Nonfiction Mysteries and Creative Writing Activities + Vocabulary in Context

In this creative writing activity, students draw inspiration from a nonfiction article about ten real-world maritime mysteries! Students choose one as inspiration for a piece of Flash Fiction. This is a great reading comprehension and creative writing activity for even the most reluctant readers!

✅ Nonfiction reading comprehension

✅ Vocabulary in context

✅ Differentiated creative writing activities

Your Creative Writing from Nonfiction resource includes:

1. Nonfiction reading about ten maritime mysteries (includes low-ink version)
2. Introduction to Flash Fiction and brainstorming worksheet (two versions for differentiation)
3. Optional Word Work (vocabulary in context) activity for reading comprehension
4. TAG feedback forms
5. Teacher's Guide & Answer Key

❤️ If you loved my Abandoned Places Creative Writing activity, you'll love this "sequel."

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