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Creative writing Common Core L.11-12.5 resources
High School Creative Writing Complete Semester Curriculum and Materials Bundle
This bundle includes a full semester curriculum map; six three-week, standards-based unit plans; and all instructional materials for supporting high school Creative Writing students as they generate original works of fiction. Not only does this bundle provide everything a teacher needs to carry out the curriculum to fidelity, but it substantially reduces prep work so teachers may invest more time developing positive relationships with students and offering personalized support as they work to a
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Figurative Language Worksheets and Google Slides - Simile, Idiom, Allusion, etc.
Figurative language independent practice worksheets print and digital resources. This packet of worksheets contains extensive guided practice on figurative language. Alliteration, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, metonymy, onomatopoeia, proverb, personification, proverb, pun, and simile are covered. Use them for classwork, homework, bonus work, and substitute plans. Printable and Google Slides versions are included.FROM MEMORY TO MASTERYBloom's taxonomy verbs are applied throughout. Student
Grades:
6th - 9th
Slam Poetry, Spoken Word Poetry Unit Plan - Poem Writing & Analysis Activities
This no-prep, engaging, 5-week CCSS-aligned slam poetry unit is packed with fun spoken word poetry activities and assignments - EVERYTHING you need for your next slam poem unit! Studying poem writing and writing slam poetry can be a fun, interactive, student-centered experience that engages every learner! These resources provide the complete slam poetry experience, from exploration to analysis, from writing to performance. Your students will understand and appreciate slam poetry, but they will a
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8th - 11th
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Creative Writing Project: Rewrite a Fairy Tale | Editable, Printable, & Digital
Have students rewrite a fairy tale in this imaginative, fun, and scaffolded project for creative writing students! Teach point-of-view and other story elements without spending days helping students get over their writer's blocks with this Rewrite a Fairy Tale Project.For this fairy tale rewrite project, students will learn about point-of-view before applying a new one to a well-known children's story by rewriting a tale from the villain's perspective. Using the included slideshow, teachers will
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Creative Writing: Complete 9-Week Class & Curriculum for High School
"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards Plus More
Are you frustrated with trying to make Puritan works such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" exciting and enjoyable for today's teens? This happens to be one of my favorite literary works to teach because of the engaging lessons I have crafted over the years. This unit takes a topic that many students find cumbersome and turns it into something challenging and fun. They will be talking about this sermon, and other classes will be asking when they get to do the sculpture activity! Plus, st
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt Activity | Printable & Digital
Engage students in learning all about figurative language techniques with this PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL Figurative Language Introduction Slideshow and Scavenger Hunt Activity! This activity uses movement around the classroom and mentor texts to make learning about figurative language more engaging than a sit-and-get lesson. This lesson begins with a short introduction slideshow covering ten types of figurative language. Then, students will complete a scavenger hunt by walking around the room to fin
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Figurative Language Mini-unit Bundle: Creative Writing
Creative Writing Unit - Descriptive and Narrative Writing Lessons and Activities
This creative writing unit for high school includes 150 pages’ worth of narrative writing prompts, descriptive writing lessons, grammar worksheets for punctuating dialogue, and more! Suitable for online learning with digital activities for Google Classroom®.⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 30% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Included with this Creative Writing Unit for High School:✏️ Descriptive Writing Informational Handouts✏️ Descriptive Writing Prompts with Pictures - Digital & Print✏️ Punctuating D
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8th - 12th
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Dissect a Poem: Complete Anatomy of Poem Activity EDITABLE
Dissect a Poem: Complete Anatomy of a Poem Activity - Editable in Microsoft Word
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
This exercise breaks down the different types of poems, parts of a poem, figurative language, and translation. Easy to read and understand, with plenty of examples. Teacher's guide included.
Updated: Differentiated student handouts with blanks now included AND Microsoft Word (both .doc and .docx formats) student copies, so you can cu
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Poetry Resources Bundle Volume 2
More Poetry Resources for Reading, Writing, and Understanding Poetry!
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
This bundle contains many of my newer poetry resources that are NOT included in my original bundle: Poetry Resources, Volume 1.
This is a second collection (Volume 2) containing the following resources, which can be purchased separately:
"Roar" by Katy Perry - Figurative Language & Poetry Devices Review
One Direction Song Lyrics Poetry Activ
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Creative Writing Unit Plan for Modified and Modern Fairy Tales (Google Drive)
Help high school Creative Writing students better understand the conventions of the fairy tale genre and prepare for the drafting of modified fairy tales with this comprehensive, low-prep, standards-aligned unit plan. Supporting materials are included. This resource is made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.) More specifically, the following are included:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring
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9th - 12th
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High School Creative Writing Project: Author Study | Imitate An Author's Style
Give students choice, freedom, and the chance to study any author of their choosing with this High School Creative Writing Project: Author Study! This Author Study Creative Writing Project is great as a capstone final project for any high school Creative Writing class or even as a deep dive with mentor texts. In the first step of this high school Creative Writing project, students will select one author to study.After choosing an author to study, students will need to analyze their author's styl
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Creative Writing: Complete 9-Week Class & Curriculum for High School
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Jonathan Edwards: Activities, Writing, Test
Are you frustrated with trying to make the Puritan sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" exciting and enjoyable for today's teens? This happens to be one of my favorite literary works to teach because of the engaging lessons I have crafted over the years. This unit takes a topic that many students find cumbersome and turns it into something challenging and fun. They will be talking about this sermon, and other classes will be asking when they get to do the sculpture activity!What's inclu
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9th - 12th
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Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle
The Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle has everything you need to help your students dive deep into Gothic short stories! This bundle is meant to be paired with any Gothic short story you choose! In this bundle you will find...1 Fear Survey: (4 pages) Students will take an extensive survey to figure out which innate fear is the strongest in them! Once students have completed the fear survey, they will read about their fear and then answer reflective questions. This survey is a great tool to he
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Go Outside EDITABLE Descriptive Writing Scavenger Hunt | Differentiated | Active
Simply send students outside with this task and ask them to spot something for each letter of the alphabet as possible, and then use the prompts to develop their list into some descriptive sentences!Students need every opportunity to get outside into the fresh air, especially now spring is near! Set this task as a homework, learning break or an afternoon chill-out activity for middle and high school students. This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Spring BUNDLE of ELA Activities | Easter | March | April | May
War of the Words: A Fast and Fun Game to Practice Diction and Sensory Language
This one is so fast and easy! It takes only two class days or less, and with hardly any work for the teacher, students will be highly engaged in discussions about word choice and grammar.
I came up with this idea and started using it decades ago when I was teaching middle school ELA. Now that I teach high school and AP classes, I've still used it every year, and it has never failed with any group or any level.
This resource includes everything you need--a 24-slide engaging presentation to tea
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6th - 12th
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Writing a Review of a Movie, Television Show, or Book for High School (Google)
When listening to the radio or surfing the web, we often come across critiques of movies, television shows, music, and books. Those who critique media take time to thoughtfully consider relevant details before determining entertainment value. This way, the general public benefits from the reviewer’s reasoned, informed judgments; the public uses these judgments to determine whether the movie, tv show, song, or book is worth experiencing.Project Overview:Students choose one of the following to r
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9th - 12th
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High School Creative Writing Complete Semester Curriculum and Materials Bundle
This bundle includes a full semester curriculum map; six three-week, standards-based unit plans; and all instructional materials for supporting high school Creative Writing students as they generate original works of fiction. Not only does this bundle provide everything a teacher needs to carry out the curriculum to fidelity, but it substantially reduces prep work so teachers may invest more time developing positive relationships with students and offering personalized support as they work to ac
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9th - 12th
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"A Poison Tree" by William Blake Poem of the Week Activity | Printable & Digital
Teach students how to analyze poetry without the overwhelm--online or in person! This Poem of the Week activity for "A Poison Tree" by William Blake breaks down poetry analysis into five simple steps--one for each day of the week. This is a great way to include more poetry in your class, without using up a ton of time! In this "Poem of the Week" for "A Poison Tree" by William Blake, students analyze poetic form, extended metaphor, allusion, theme, and anaphora. (Check out the preview to see th
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Poem of the Week Poetry Analysis Worksheets Bundle | Printable & Digital
Creative Writing Unit Plan for Fantasy Fiction and Tall Tales (Google Drive)
Save time without sacrificing rigor in the high school Creative Writing classroom with this Common Core-aligned unit plan and these comprehensive, low-prep materials for engaging students fully in the narrative writing process. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.) Included are the following:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring understanding(s), learning target(s), academi
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9th - 12th
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"We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar Poem of the Week Activity
Are you looking for a meaningful bell ringer or warm-up activity for your online or in-person class? One that will have students practicing analysis skills, not just regurgitating information? This PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL Poem of the Week activity for "We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar breaks down poetry analysis into five simple steps--one for each day of the week. In this "Poem of the Week" for "We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar, students analyze poetry form (including rhyme and
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Poem of the Week Poetry Analysis Worksheets Bundle | Printable & Digital
Creative Writing Activities - Engaging & Common Core Aligned for Grades 6-12
Creative Writing Activities - Engaging & Common Core Aligned for Grades 6-12
This set of six creative writing activities is perfect for any creative writing course or unit for students in grades 6 - 12. Engage your students in writing exercises such as rewriting stories from alternate perspectives, personifying objects, scripting a talk show interview with a celebrity, creating a scary story mini-book, composing color poems, and developing characters.
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*a writing inventory to star
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6th - 12th
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Writing Haiku Poems for High School
Writing haikus is perfect for building confidence in young writers and helping them ease into sharing their work aloud with others. This no-prep, digital and printable Writing Haiku Poems lesson includes everything you need to get students started!In this activity, you'll use the included presentation to introduce students to the haiku, its form, and review some examples. Then, students will analyze a mentor text created from several haiku stanzas. Finally, students will write haikus of their ve
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Poetry Writing Activities for High School Bundle | Printable & Digital
High School Creative Writing Unit Plan for Adventure Fiction Short Stories
Help high school Creative Writing students better understand the conventions of adventure fiction and prepare for the drafting of original short stories with this comprehensive, low-prep, standards-aligned unit plan. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) Included are the following:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring understanding(s), learning targ
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9th - 12th
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Figurative Language Group Activity
Figurative Language Group Activity. Teach your students about five types of figurative language - metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole and allusion with this group activity. Using artwork as a platform, groups come up with a thesis statement and examples of each type of figurative language. Includes everything you need for this activity. You can use the included print-outs of famous works of art or use a large piece of framed art for the whole class.
This product is also available in a
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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Also included in: Figurative Language Resources Bundle
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