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High school Back to School creative writing literature circles
Social Media Templates for ANY text - TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Text
Five 2023 social media templates in both DIGITAL (Google Slides or PowerPoint) and printable versions. These reusable and highly engaging templates for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Messenger are perfect for ANY novel study, creative writing task or even history class!Carefully designed on the 2023 versions of these popular Apps. Also includes editable exemplars to show students what success looks like.Happy teaching :)
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â FULL Unit for ANY Novel & Independent Reading (Digital & Print)
Survivor - An Introduction to Discussion and Textual Evidence
Welcome to the game of Survivor! This introductory lesson is perfect for any collaborative classroom and utilizes text annotation, finding textual evidence, forming an opinion based on text, and respectful debate all in one fun activity! The Game:Students must determine 5 plane crash survivors to be rescued immediately and 5 to stay and attempt to survive on the island.What's included?Slides to accompany the lessonA student-facing worksheetA full lesson plan with objective and common core standa
Grades:
6th - 12th
Middle School Poetry Bundle: 12 Mad Libs, 3 Puzzles, 10 Poems (BEST DEAL)
Middle School Poetry Bundle: 12 Mad Libs, 3 Puzzles, 10 Poems to Create (BEST DEAL)
Mad Libs: Poetry 3-Pack:
Twelve pages of poetry-based mad libs grammar-fun activities. Each one includes a short writing activity based on the original poem for the students to complete; Set 2 contains additional illustration activities.
Word Puzzles: Literary Terms - Poetry:
Three word puzzles using poetry terms. Includes a crossword puzzle, double puzzle, and word search. Answer keys included.
Poetry-Pac
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Complete Memoir/ Nonfiction Unit
Recently Updated in February 2023-- New & Improved! Now includes Day-by-Day Instructions for this 3-week unit-- No prep needed!This Memoir Unit is always a huge hit in my high school English classes! Many of my students consistently say it is their favorite unit in the class This bundle includes 3 different PowerPoint presentations focusing on memoir writing. The first one I use is the "Show, Don't Tell" presentation where students are introduced to the idea of writing in a more descriptive
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Narrative Writing Bundle | 7 Complete Story Writing & Story Elements Units
This bundle comprises SEVEN PRODUCTS designed to cover all aspects of NARRATIVE WRITING and STORYTELLING in 2024. It contains seven high-quality DIGITAL, PRINT and INTERACTIVE units of work, including:Introduction to Narrative Writing Unit ( For younger and developing writers.)Our TpT best-selling Narrative writing Unit ( With hundreds of glowing reviews )Narrative Writing Unit for Established Writers ( For high school students )Introduction to story elements for younger and developing writers.
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
Universal Memoir Unit - Memoir Analysis Activities, Writing Projects, Any Memoir
Looking for a diverse set of materials to accompany your high school memoir unit? These bundled memoir analysis materials offer a comprehensive and engaging experience for students reading any memoir. Not only will students be properly introduced to memoir as a genre, but they will have ample opportunities to analyze their memoir's context, characters, embedded messages, and lasting legacy. At the end, they will be able to brainstorm and develop their own memoir short story.Materials Included: I
Grades:
9th - 12th
Back to School Writing Activities | Homework Excuses Unit
Writing activities for Back to School don't need to be boring! Have your students use this creative writing unit to invent crazy excuses for not doing their homework! This is a fun NO-PREP interactive writing unit..NEW IN 2020: A Digital Interactive PDF version is now included!Your Fun Homework Excuses Unit in detail:If you're looking for a fun way to revise simple past with your students then look no further. From a fun poem - Excuses - have your students imagine the craziest and most unbelieva
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in:Â Back to school Writing Activities
A Christmas Memory Capote CCSS Questions, Vocab, Personal Narrative Activity
A complete packet with many extras for this beloved short story. NOTE: the story is copyrighted and NOT included but is available online. What you get:Matching review of literary terms used in the questions.In-depth literal and critical analysis comprehension questions (27) Literary terms such as mood, characterization, theme, symbol, exposition/climax/falling action, and more. Vocabulary worksheet of 55 terms: identifying examples of figures of speech, using context clues, matching (includ
Grades:
7th - 10th
Character Scrapbook Workbook- Novel Study + Independent Reading Project
This 20-page workbook and project are the perfect culminating project for ANY novel study! Students create a scrapbook using multiple genres to show different important aspects of the character and plot. This works well for independent novels and whole-class novels too!The scrapbook includes 10 required elements. This workbook comes complete with minilessons for each required piece, examples, and room to brainstorm. In addition, QR codes lead students to helpful websites to create their scrapboo
Grades:
7th - 12th
World Mythology
A complete three to four week unit on mythology from around the world. Includes Mythologies from 8 different cultures, worksheets, myth packets, creatures from different mythologies, a project, and a jigsaw activity.The myth unit covers creation myths in the 1. General Asian Mythology 2. Celtic Mythology 3. Egyptian Mythology 4. Greek/Roman Mythology 5. Islander Mythology 6. Native American Mythology and 7. Norse Mythology. In addition to Local Myths from my area. You will need to do your own re
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Hero's Journey/Ender's Game/World Mythology Bundle
Independent Reading Creative Analysis Check In
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 and critically about what they are reading.The assignment is currently formatted so students choose from a list of 4-6 activities per week over a 4 week period, but could easily be modified to fit your pacing.This EDITABLE Google Doc will let you chang
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Creative Assessments-Book Clubs-Close Reading-Literary Analysis
Small Group Toolkit | Teacher Resource | Data Collecting
Small group toolkit for all grades to change the way you plan for small groups, make it easier, more organized, and consolidate your data collection!There are so many fabulous resources in this small group kit! Planning and executing small group instruction can be incredibly stressful for teachers. It adds another layer of responsibility and planning, and let’s face it, we do a lot of work! This resource takes ALL of the planning and organization to another level, and makes it SO much easier fo
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Reading Teacher Toolkit Resource Bundle! | ELA Teacher Essentials
Middle Grades Genre Posters - Middle School Genre Posters
Looking for middle grades back to school reading posters for middle school genres? These 28 editable middle grades genre posters are perfect for your classroom library displays! Each poster features three purposefully-selected example texts! This diverse set features current bestsellers, our favorite award-winners, and texts written by multicultural authors such as Pam Muñoz Ryan, Fredrick Douglass, Malala Yousafzai, Sandra Cisneros, Jaqueline Woodson, and other influential figures. The set can
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Boho Ocean / Sea Themed Classroom Calendar
Boho Ocean / Sea Themed Classroom Calendar (in boho vintage color scheme)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One for the Ocean lovers of the world, this beautiful boho vintage ocean themed calendar will help you get your classroom looking super organised and playful for the new school year!This calendar pack comes in two font options and includes a mini 'Today is..' calendar activity that is a perfect morning routine for little learne
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Story Starters - science fiction writing aid 120 flash card set
Story starters offer you a way to get your creative juices flowing, without having to come up with the whole story on your own. Draw as many or as few cards as you need from categories like plot, setting, characters, and items, and go from there. A whole class could use the same cards and have totally different stories!
You'll get 120 cards with all of the most common themes you'll find in most science fiction stories. Many of them have choices or options, too, giving the writers even more crea
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Reader's Survey - Digital - Distance Learning - ** Back To School ** - Google
Based on The Book Whisperer, I have created a cute and functional way to assess new students coming into your class. This resource helps you get to know them better as readers. This Google Form asks them about their reading habits, what they like to read, and their library interactions. This is fully editable through Google Forms. You can adjust any question to better suit your needs. This form has the EXACT SAME questions as my paper version of the Reader's Survey ** Back To School **. You can
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Elements of a Story Anchor Charts | Reading Posters
18 Different Posters for Elements of a Story! FUN, COLORFUL, & SIMPLE!All posters are included in color and black & white! These are fantastic to use for a number of ways:reference posters around the roomanchor chartsinteractive notebook insertsfolder insertsprojectsnovel studiesin tandem with graphic organizerssmall groupswhole- group instructionmini- lessonsAnd so much more!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in:Â Kindergarten Back to School Literacy Resource Bundle NO PREP!
Narrative Nonfiction & Memoir Unit ELA Short Story & Memoir Analysis Activities
Together, these diverse materials create a 5-6 week unit that thoroughly covers the memoir and narrative nonfiction genre. First, students will work closely with two iconic paired short texts - "Death of the Moth" by Virginia Woolf and "Death of A Moth" by Annie Dillard. Not only will they analyze each story in length, but they will discuss their similarities and differences - which obviously go much deeper than their titles! Then, they can dive into any full-length memoir of your choosing, usin
Grades:
9th - 12th
Independent Novel Character Scrapbook Project
Looking for a creative way to hold your students accountable for their independent reading? This project allows students plenty of space to demonstrate their understanding of a novel– with a focus on characterization. Students create a scrapbook using multiple genres to show different important aspects of the character and plot. You could even assign this after reading a whole class novel!Students can follow these instructions to create a digital scrapbook on Google Slides or Canva-- but many
Grades:
9th - 12th
Moral Dilemmas Short Story Unit
Thank you for your interest in this short story unit.
When I created this unit, I had four main goals in mind: (1) To expose my students to a variety of reading strategies, (2) To draw attention to varying levels of information found in text, (3) To have the students practice compare and contrast, and (4) For my students to gain experience in narrative writing skills .
It is always my goal to provide useful, easy-to-use lessons and units, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you hav
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bundle: English Collaborative Posters Series #1
Collaborative posters are an excellent tool for students to create a visual and written representation of their ideas and learning, engage in meaningful discussions with peers, and feel valued as a member of an inclusive classroom community.Please read the individual product descriptions for specific details about each resource that is included in this bundle.Copyright © Zenful Ziggy DesignsBy purchasing this resource, you are agreeing that the contents are the property of ZENFUL ZIGGY DESIGNS,
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Mommy, Do You Hear That? Scary Reader's Theatre/Radio Play -Creative Writing
Mommy, Do You Hear That? Summary:One evening, Ellen and her daughter Alice are returning home from their visit to Aunt Sally and Uncle Albert's house. On the way home, Alice hears sounds all around her in the dark. Ellen calms young Alice's mind by telling her their is a logical explanation for all the sounds she is hearing at that time of the night. The one sound that Ellen does not respond to is the sound of heavy footsteps. Alice continually asks who or what could be making them, while Ellen
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Movie Guides Literary Elements | plot | theme| inference | characters | dialogue
Want to teach literary elements using ANY MOVIE or PIXAR SHORT FILM to bring real world learning into your classroom? This bundle includes workshops for the 8 major literary devices and is easy to use and versatile! Focus on one literary element, or make a packet of the entire bundle to do a comprehensive movie study. LITERARY ELEMENTS:PLOTSETTINGTHEMECHARACTER TYPESCHARACTER TRAITSINFERENCEPLOT/OBJECTIVE SUMMARYDIALOGUE❤ Culminating Activities: Students will assume various movie roles such as,
Grades:
5th - 9th
What's Their View? Creative Character Motivation, Perspective, & POV Activity
What's Their View activity is a creative way for students to master character perspectives, motivations, and point of view.What’s Their View is one of my students’ favorite activities, is often requested from every level of student, and is a great piece of student work to display.Key Concepts & Objectives:Reading ComprehensionCharacter MotivationCharacter POV and Perspective based on setting and conflictStudent conclusion based on textResources IncludeLesson Guides and Suggested SequenceGuid
Grades:
6th - 12th
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