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Creative writing Common Core L.8.4 resources
Poetry Terms Presentation with Song Lyric Examples
Poetry Terms Presentation with Song Lyrics Examples: Song lyrics are one of the easiest ways to teach poetry terms/devices such as alliteration, metaphor, simile, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, irony, and rhyme.
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
This zipped file contains three pdf presentation files. The teacher's file contains a presentation to introduce each term, define it, and gives examples of each one. Then is uses Daughtry's song
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Vocabulary Activities 30 Fun Creative Word Study Tasks
With 30 print & digital activities, this workbook makes teaching vocabulary fun, easy, and ready to go! Editable word lists, checklists, and lots of creative ways for your students to engage with learning new vocabulary! Choices galore!Use with your words or the editable vocabulary "menu" provided.Assign one, some, or all activities -- so flexible! Use for self-paced activities, book clubs, independent reading, or whole class word studies. This resource includes:"vocabulary collectors"vo
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4th - 8th
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Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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
The Tail of Emily Windsnap Novel Study: Vocabulary & Comprehension Pack
The Tail of Emily Windsnap novel study is filled with vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions. These standard-based, no-prep activities, will keep your students engaged as you explore this imaginative novel. This Novel Study includes more than 35 pages of printable student activities that focus on vocabulary & comprehension, teacher resource pages with instructions, suggestions, and answer keys. What's Included?The book consists of 8 units, broken down into sections of 2 chapters.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Creative Writing: Burying the Dead Words Halloween Activity DIGITAL RESOURCE
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO INCLUDE DIGITAL WORKSHEETS. It can be used for virtual/distance learning, hybrid learning, and in person schooling. After reading several beginning of the year essays, it soon becomes glaringly apparent that students need a reminder on how to be successful using Word Choices. Essays are full of words such as “fun”, “good”, “said”, and “stuff”. In order to combat the use of boring overused words, we complete this assignment called “Burying the Dead Words.” It is
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Middle School Novel Study │ Scythe, The Book │ By Neal Shusterman │ 200+ pages
This comprehensive 200+ page novel study resource facilitates a thorough understanding and appreciation of Neal Shusterman's novel Scythe. Filled with various enticing questions and answers for every chapter, this resource will guide your students through the novel in a way that encourages critical thinking and deep analysis.FREE CHAPTER 1 - Try it out with your classroom!THE IMPORTANCE OF NOVEL STUDIESIncorporating novel studies into your lesson plans can be a valuable way to help students deve
Grades:
8th - 10th
Star Spangled Banner: National Anthem Lesson
The Star Spangled Banner! We sing it every game, what does it really mean? Written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, the lyrics to the U.S. National Anthem will be analyzed and rewritten by students to gain a better understanding of this great song. History, vocabulary, and creative writing are all an essential part of this activity. This product is also included in my Star Spangled Banner: Mini-Unit which includes 3 excellent resources on the Star Spangled Banner and they are all GOO
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4th - 8th
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Divergent Poetry: Creative Writing & Close Reading Activities
Divergent Poetry: Creative Writing and Close Reading Activities - Common Core State Standards Aligned
Incorporate poetry into your novel unit! I've included 35 pages of engaging activities that will inspire and spark creative thought and critical thinking. Students will not only write poetry, they will practice close reading, annotating, research, vocabulary, and more.
Exercises include:
Writing poems: haiku, acrostic, free verse, found, black-out (redacted), I Am, Character Bio, diamante, fiv
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Divergent Novel Unit Bundle Common Core Aligned {Editable}
FAHRENHEIT 451 Novel Study CCSS Unit for 7th-10th Grades
This engaging, fun, and rigorous unit is designed to help low, medium, and high students in many Reading and writing standards in grades 7th-10th. This unit will also help you teach this challenging book in an easy way. This unit will help spark discussions and debates that will make it fun for the teacher and students. This unit will also supply you with many formative and summative assessments that your principals, your students, and your parents will love. Take a quick look at the preview pac
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7th - 10th
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The Last Dog Katherine Paterson Reading Activities Bundle
The Last Dog Reading Activities BundleHere's What's Included:1. Pre-Reading Anticipation Guide- The students will read statements and decide if they agree or disagree. Following the reading, check to see if their opinions have changed! This allows for great classroom discussion.2. Quick Write Prompts- I typically use this as a "Do Now" or "Exit-Ticket". Set a timer, and students will write as much as they can about the assigned writing prompt. Allow some students to share their responses to allo
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6th - 8th
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Multiple Meaning Words Jokes/Riddles Common Core Differentiated Task Pack Gr.6-8
This Common Core State Standards Multiple Meaning Words Jokes and Riddles Differentiated Task is appropriate for 6th-8th grade, but could be used as low as 4th and 5th grade depending on the academic levels of students. This set addresses Language Common Core State Standard L.6.4.b. Tasks include multiple meaning (homographic) words practice for below, on, and above level learners, making the curriculum both accessible and challenging for all.
Students are asked to complete tasks by creating t
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4th - 8th
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Al Capone Does My Shirts: COMPLETE Novel Study
This in-depth novel study for Al Capone Does My Shirts includes everything you need! These standard-based, no-prep activities will keep your students engaged as you explore the book's fascinating characters, funny moments & unique setting.This Novel Study includes more than 60 pages of printable student activities, dozens of teacher resource pages with instructions, suggestions, vocabulary cards, and answer keys. What's Included?The book consists of 3 units, broken down into smaller sections
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Positive Character Traits Lists for Best Acrostic Poetry & Descriptive Writing!⭐
Positive Character Traits with PizzazzReading those Name Acrostic Poems can sure be a bore - the same character traits student after student, year after year. Snoozefest!So, why not provide variety & pizzazz with an ample offering of synonyms?⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What You GetThis writing resource is comprised of 56 different positive traits, with 13 synonyms for each. The traits are all positive, so that your students will be thinking of themselves in a favorable light when they write
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7th - 10th
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Origin of Idioms Project & Activity (figures of speech, narrative, research)
Three-part project that guides students through the origin of idioms that are commonly used in the English language.*This is a research-based project that allows students to see how the English language has evolved over time.*After discovering the origin of a common idiom, students will increase their understanding by comparing the intended and literal meaning of the idiom through images and pictures. *Finally, students will demonstrate understanding of their idiom by completing a narrative task
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6th - 8th
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Unit: Legends & Tall Tales/Mythology, Folklore/Creative Writing/ELA7-12|EDITABLE
Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: 15Steps: 16Original Products: 9Links to Resources: 10Rubrics: 2Brainstorm about heroes with MY ORIGINAL HONORS WKSH: Heroes (CCSS.ELA.W.9)Research with LINK R4S: Module 2- Finding Information about a hero (CCSS.ELA.W.7)Read LINK: Tale of Sir Launcelot.pdf (CCSS.ELA.R.10)Practice standardized testing vocabulary with MY ORIGINAL WKSH Vocabulary Usage: Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake (CCSS.ELA.L.4-6)Read LINK: The Sword in the Stone.pdf (CCSS.
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7th - 12th
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CLASS: Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Unit: Norse Stories- Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: All 32 CCSS Anchor StandardsSteps: 115+Original Products: 75+Links to Resources: 100+Rubrics: 5+11 Unit Bundles Include: Introduction, African, Sports, Pirates, Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Arabian, Celtic, Italian, Norse, Greek
Grades:
7th - 12th
Al Capone Does My Shirts Novel Study: Vocabulary & Comprehension Pack
This Al Capone Does My Shirts novel study is filled with vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions. These standard-based, no-prep activities, in digital & print formats, will keep your students engaged as you explore the book's fascinating characters, funny moments & unique setting.This Novel Study includes more than 35 pages of printable student activities that focus on vocabulary & comprehension, teacher resource pages with instructions, suggestions, and answer keys. What'
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6th - 8th
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Standards-Based Poetry Unit--Bundled
Standards-Based Poetry Unit--37 different poetry lessons/examples ranging from a Jeopardy style Poetry powerpoint game, to a standards-based poetry test. Bundled Unit includes: mini lessons on metaphor poetry, teaching the ode, concept poems, haikus, personification poems,analyzing music lyrics,etc. Based on 8th grade standards, but can be adapted for several levels. Has been successfully used in with English Language Learners. Most activities/poem styles can be easily differentiated.
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6th - 9th
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The Wednesday Wars Novel Study: Vocabulary & Comprehension Pack
The Wednesday Wars novel study is filled with vocabulary, comprehension, and discussion questions. These standard-based, no-prep activities, will keep your students engaged as you explore this clever, compelling, comedic story. This Novel Study pairs perfectly with, The Wednesday Wars, by Gary D. Schmidt. It includes pages of printable student activities that focus on vocabulary & comprehension, characters and theme, and teacher resource pages with instructions, suggestions, and answer keys
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6th - 8th
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Infographic Reading Comprehension Teen Anxiety - Language Resource
Students will learn about teen anxiety through an engaging infographic and reading comprehension questions. This resource comes with a modified version to address the needs of IEP students. Anxiety is a major issue in this modern world. Help your students' overcome it by informing themselves!Approximately 65% of students are visual learners (according to Google). Infographics are very effective visual learning aids you can use in the classroom because they're easier to read than conventional inf
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6th - 9th
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Unit: Ballads for Mythology, Folklore/Creative Writing (EDITABLE)
Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: 6Steps: 7Original Products: 5Links to Resources: 4Rubrics: 1Read LINK Text: The Ballad of Mulan (CCSS.ELA.R.1)With MY ORIGINAL WKSH: Discover Ballad Elements [CCSS.ELA.W.9]Read LINK Textbook Ballads (CCSS.ELA.SL.2) With MY ORIGINAL Literary Speed Dating with Ballads, have students line up in 2 lines (like speed dating) with one side having 1 ballad each and 1 side having any number of the ballad elements based on size. Have students discu
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7th - 12th
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Idioms Project - Literal Image, Figurative Meaning, Origin Research, Create New
A short, fun, creative, and deceivingly challenging project for students investigating idioms. This project has multiple layers that appeal to students:ChoiceInternet researchArtwork and designCritical thinking Silly, creativityWeird historyCreative writingFirst students will choose 3 idioms (I tell them Cold feet, Ants in your pants, and Hit the road are OFF LIMITS because I have made and share examples using those three). Students tend to choose the same ones over and over (AND idioms they alr
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
DD E 8th Grade Language Arts Lessons 9-12 CC Aligned
Daily Dazzle E - Lessons 9 - 12 (7th grade) is a STUDENT DIRECTED, DAILY BELL RINGER PRODUCT, with an optional free Common Core alignment. Each lesson is used for one week, and teaches and reviews over 17 critical language arts skills including:AnalogiesSubject/verb agreementVocabularyPrefixes/suffixes/root wordsEditingFact/opinionAdjective/adverb usageLiterary devices Descriptive wordsAntonyms/synonymsMisused wordsAbbreviationsExpanded vocabularyPossessivesUse of parts of speechSpellingFamous
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8th
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Also included in: DD E Bundled Bell Ringer Grade 8 - Lessons 1-32 CC Aligned
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