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Creative writing Common Core L.11-12.6 resources
Shakespearean Slam, Insults & Flattery Contests, for ANY Shakespeare Play, CCSS
Bring vitality and hilarity to your study of any of Shakespeare’s plays with these two 20-minute contests. In one version, students use William Shakespeare’s language to hurl insults, poetry-slam style. In the other version, students try to flatter and impress using unique combinations of Shakespeare’s honeyed words.This 3-page PDF file includes one page of detailed instructions/suggestions on how to run a smooth, fun-filled contest and two pages of reproducible students handouts – one for insul
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7th - 10th
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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 a
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9th - 12th
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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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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
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9th - 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:Â Poem of the Week Poetry Analysis Worksheets Bundle | Printable & Digital
"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
Grades:
9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â 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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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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Creative Writing Unit Plan for Science Fiction Narratives (Google Drive)
Help high school Creative Writing students better understand the conventions of science fiction and prepare for the drafting of original sci-fi short stories with this comprehensive, low-prep, standards-aligned unit plan. All supporting materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.) More specifically, the following are included:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring understanding(s),
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9th - 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:Â Poetry Writing Activities for High School Bundle | Printable & Digital
Creative Writing Unit Plan for Fantasy Fiction and Tall Tales (Printable)
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 delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, digital versions made for Google Drive are available.) Included are the following:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring un
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9th - 12th
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High School Creative Writing Unit Plan for Realistic Fiction (Google Drive)
Help high school Creative Writing students better understand the conventions of realistic young adult fiction and prepare for the drafting of original short stories with this comprehensive, low-prep, standards-aligned unit plan. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable 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 target(s), academi
Grades:
9th - 12th
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High School Creative Writing Unit Plan for Adventure Fiction (Google Drive)
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 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), academic vocabula
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9th - 12th
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Editable Halloween Writing | Figurative Language | Differentiated
Use the Halloween theme to build your students' understanding of alliteration, similes, personification, and onomatopoeia. Aimed at middle and high school, use this set of figurative language worksheets as starters, mains, fast finisher or homework tasks in October! Want the Halloween BUNDLE? Check out Halloween ELA BUNDLE | October Activities | Reading, Writing, SpeakingThis resource comes in US letter and UK A4 size, with a link to a Google Apps editable version. Black and white and color vers
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Halloween Writing BUNDLE of Spooky Creative and Persuasive Activities
"If We Must Die" by Claude McKay Poem of the Week Activity | Printable & Digital
Expose your students to powerful poetry and teach literary analysis without the overwhelm with this "If We Must Die" by Claude McKay Poem of the Week Activity! This Poem of the Week activity allows you to introduce your students to a new poem or poet, review literary terms, and practice poetry analysis--all in five, bite-sized steps!My "Poem of the Week" activities are designed to introduce students to a new poem every week while breaking down annotating and analyzing practice into bite-size pie
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Poem of the Week Poetry Analysis Worksheets Bundle | Printable & Digital
Creative Writing Unit Plan for Modified and Modern Fairy Tales (Printable)
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. All supporting materials are provided in both Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive 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), end
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9th - 12th
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Asian Literature Unit Plan
This resource (81 Slides) encapsulates Asian literary works of authors from Vietnam, India, China, etc. Students will be taught about the Asian Diaspora and how the literature and even paintings of Asian authors and artists reflect the diaspora. This resource includes creative activities, discussion questions, and links for short stories, interviews, videos, etc. used. BONUS: Includes a literary element mini-lesson where students analyze ten main literary elements.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â World Literature BUNDLE: 4 UNITS ( YEAR LONG)
Pop Music: Hook Article- Terms- Differentiated Assignment: Creative & Analysis
Pop Music engages our high school learners because they get to show off their taste. Music is a comforting and exciting topic for our students. This unit asks students to question their stereotypes on the so-called shallow nature of pop, challenges them to apply knowledge of poetic devices, and allows them to express themselves creatively. In the document you will find everything you need for students to be successful:Detailed teacher notesInteresting article/ hook to the unitClassroom discussio
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Villain Origin Story Unit Plan: Printable Handouts
This resource accompanies the Villain Origin Story unit plan which is a fun, interactive unit that allows students to explore villain backstories and creatively develop their own complex villains with complex origin stories. It includes a step by step writing workshop template which students can follow to create their own villains and write their own villain origin stories.(0ver 40 pages of printable handouts, activities, rubrics, etc all of which are ready to print and use!)
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Villain Origin Story - Creative, Engaging ELA Unit (BUNDLE WITH PRINTABLES)
"To My Dear and Loving Husband" by Anne Bradstreet Poem of the Week Activity
Are you looking for a structured way to add poetry analysis to your virtual or in-person class regularly? Are you looking for a warm up or bell ringer activity with substance and skills practice? Maybe you're just looking for a great love poem or Valentine's Day activity! This Poem of the Week activity allows you to introduce your students to a new poem or poet, review literary terms, and practice poetry analysis--all in five, bite-sized steps!In this PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL Poem of the Week activ
Grades:
9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â Poem of the Week Poetry Analysis Worksheets Bundle | Printable & Digital
Creative Writing Unit Plan for Gothic Fiction, Dark Romanticism, and Horror
Save time without sacrificing rigor in the high school Creative Writing classroom with this low-prep, Common Core-aligned unit plan and these all-inclusive resources for engaging students fully in the narrative writing process. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, digital versions made for Google Drive are available.) Included are the following:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduri
Grades:
9th - 12th
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"I heard a Fly buzz -" by Emily Dickinson Poem of the Week Activity
Do you want to teach more poetry, but just don't have enough time? This Poem of the Week activity for Emily Dickinson's "I heard a Fly buzz - when I died -" can be used as a week of warm-up or bell ringer activities--online or in person! Give students time to practice their analysis, annotating, and analyzing skills in small, scaffolded chunks. In this "Poem of the Week" for "I heard a Fly buzz - when I died -" by Emily Dickinson, students summarize, analyze Dickinson's use of unconventional pun
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â Poem of the Week Poetry Analysis Worksheets Bundle | Printable & Digital
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