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Building Suspense-Creative Writing-Guided Writing

By Whimsy and Rigor

"I am really freaking myself out!""Me too!" "This is fun but terrifying!"That is what my secondary ELA students said as we worked through this activity!Creating tension and suspense is a skill that takes work to develop and refine. And this resource

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.10

$4.00

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Dear Basketball: A Poem Activity Inspired by Kobe Bryant

By Whimsy and Rigor

Expose students to the power of poetry using Kobe Bryant's letter to basketball as a model. After leading students on an analysis of Bryant's moving poem and maybe even listening to a YouTube video of his recitation of the poem, have students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$4.00

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Create an App-Character Analysis-Critical Thinking

By Whimsy and Rigor

Get those creative and critical thinking skills going with this activity designed to help students analyze and deeply understand a character's conflict by asking them to create an app (that does not yet exist!) that could have greatly benefited a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

$4.00

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Independent Reading Creative Analysis Check In

By Whimsy and Rigor

Give students 21 unique ways to show what they are thinking about while they are reading ANY novel. From what a character would leave on a voicemail to what questions they want to ask the author, this download will get students thinking creatively

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.10

$4.00

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Google Docs™

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Creative Assessments-Book Clubs-Close Reading-Literary Analysis

By Whimsy and Rigor

Tired of book reports, essays, and other B-O-R-I-N-G assessments? My middle school students and I were too, so I created a bunch (9, to be exact!) of engaging and whimsically rigorous assessments to use with ANY novel!They are bundled here for you,

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

$31.00

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Podcasting in the Classroom-Authentic Audience-Project-Based Learning

By Whimsy and Rigor

Podcasts are becoming more and more popular and it's time to harness that energy and help students find their voice and broadcast it to an authentic audience!This download includes everything you need to get your students interested in,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.SL.6

$8.00

Digital Download PDF (0.36 MB)

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Goldilocks on Trial-Critical Reading-Argumentative Writing and Speaking

By Whimsy and Rigor

Need an engaging way for your students to dig into critical reading, argumentative writing, AND public speaking? This fairy tale on trial unit is exactly what you need.Students form two teams-Prosecution and Defense. The Prosecution is charging

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$18.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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How to Write a Novel in 30 Days-Creative Writing-Assessment-Grammar

By Whimsy and Rigor

Want to help your students write a real novel in 30 days in the spirit of National Novel Writing Month? Well this is what you need!After teaching this whirlwind unit for 10 years, I have learned all the tips and tricks you need to be successful!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Grammar

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.6

$15.00

Digital Download PDF (0.77 MB)

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Creative Assessments-Close Reading-Critical Thinking-Literary Analysis

By Whimsy and Rigor

Ready to move beyond traditional assessments that students don't like doing and teachers don't like grading? Need 4 assessments that ask students to do some critical creative thinking?I got you! These 4 assessments can be used during or after

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

$15.00

$10.00

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Walk With Me-Creative Writing-Multiple Perspectives

By Whimsy and Rigor

Walk With Me-Creative Writing-Multiple Perspectives-Point of View-AnalysisGet students to think analytically, make inferences, and practice creative writing by having them metaphorically walk in the footsteps of a real or fictional character.This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Posters

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3

$3.00

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Google Slides™

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Connections Game for ANY Topic

By Whimsy and Rigor

Based on the New York Times game, Connections, this resource challenges students to create groups of 4 words that all share a common theme. Then they challenge their classmates to form the correct connections.For example, when my students finished

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Assessment

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Reading Check-In-Creative Assessment-Fortune Teller

By Whimsy and Rigor

Remember that incredible fortune telling game we'd play with paper when we were kids? You know, the one where you pick a color, pick a number, pick another number, and then lift the flap to reveal who you marry, where you will live, and how many

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.8.10, CCRA.R.2

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (2.31 MB)

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Ongoing Student Reflection

By Whimsy and Rigor

Need an easy and ongoing way for students to reflect on their work? This is what you are looking for!This slide deck has space for students to reflect on both their process and their product. Plus, an area where they can give advice to future

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Ethos, Logos, Pathos-Small Group Rubric-Argumentative Speaking

By Whimsy and Rigor

Get students talking AND listening by using this small group rubric that highlights the specific components of an effective argument. This is a student-led activity where students craft arguments (for any topic), present their argument to a small

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Rubrics

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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BUNDLE-Weekly Vocabulary-Word Work-Virtual Flashcards

By Whimsy and Rigor

Get these THREE resources to get you going on the Monday Mania method of weekly vocabulary instruction. (Watch this quick tutorial about that method by clicking here.)The "40 SAT-Based Vocabulary Words-Classroom Display" is a PDF download includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Flash Cards

$15.00

$13.50

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50 Objects to Represent [INSERT ANY TOPIC HERE]-Critical Thinking and Analysis

By Whimsy and Rigor

Get your students thinking critically and deeply about any topic by asking them to generate a list of 50 objects relevant to your subject. You can begin by having them brainstorm independently and then with a small group and then as a whole class.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.02 MB)

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Character Playlist-Characterization for Any Novel-Close Reading and Analysis

By Whimsy and Rigor

Ever wondered what a character from a novel was listening to? This activity asks students to analyze not only a character from any novel but also lyrics from some of their favorite songs. Students create a 5-song playlist that connects a specific

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Almighty Year-Long Rubrics for Middle or High School English Class

By Whimsy and Rigor

Yes! You can make ONE spectacular rubric and use it for ALL written assignments for the whole year! This resource contains two fully EDITABLE rubrics (one for essays and one for creative writing) that you can use all year long to assess students on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Classroom Forms

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.10

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Fahrenheit 451 Breakout Box-Assessment-End of Novel Review

By Whimsy and Rigor

If your students read Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and you have a Breakout EDU box (or something similar!), this is for you!This download includes all of the puzzles and codes so all you have to do is print, set your locks, and go! This download

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

$8.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Literary Food Truck Essay

By Whimsy and Rigor

It's a Food Truck Festival...and a Delicious Literary Analysis!Obviously food trucks hold delicious morsels. And now, literary food trucks hold magical powers to inspire your students to dive deeply into a novel or short story in a new and inspiring

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download DOCX (3.31 MB)

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I am the creator of a whimsical and rigorous middle school English classroom. My work in the classroom over the past 14 years has involved visiting retirement communities so students can write narrative nonfiction, motivating students to write 18,000 word novels in 30 days (for real!), and incorporating food trucks into a rigorous analysis of short stories. I have taught in both public and private schools and is committed to making middle school not the worst place ever!

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