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Creative writing Common Core L.8.6 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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Punctuating Dialogue - Embedding Quotations Grammar Worksheets - Quotation Marks
Teach students about punctuating dialogue using these grammar worksheets, games, and activities! Students will learn about embedding quotations and the proper use of quotation marks with this modern and engaging lesson. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!Included with these Punctuating Dialogue Grammar Worksheets:✏️ Punctuating Dialogue Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® & Google Slides®✏️ Punctuating Dialogue Informational Handout✏️ Punctuating Dialogue Practice Ac
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6th - 10th
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Writing Lessons - 10 Mini-Lessons, Writer's Workshop, Prompts (Paper & Digital)
What’s the best way to help your students to become stronger writers? With targeted writing instruction, of course! That’s where this set of 10 writing lessons comes in! These lessons can be easily incorporated into writing workshop, writing units, writing centers, or your everyday writing instruction. Each are designed to be quick and engaging. They can be taught in succession as a single writing unit or you can pick and choose lessons to teach at different points throughout the school yea
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Lessons and Units - Building a Writing Curriculum
Vocabulary Writing Activities for Any List Digital & Print
What's the use in students memorizing vocabulary words if they can't use them in discourse!? The vocabulary activities in this resource focus on engaging middle and high school students in creative and informative writing opportunities. They can be used with any word list!CONTENTS:This vocabulary in writing resource contains six different types of activities:5 RAFT writing assignments that encourage students to use their words in writing as they take on different points of view and write for dif
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Vocabulary Activities for Any Word List: Set 2
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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6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
List of Character Traits — 500 Words Characterization; Reference & Support Tool
This list includes 500 different Character Traits. This is a great resource for students to reference while describing characters or practicing characterization skills. You could post it around your room or print copies for students. Help your students expand their vocabulary and use words beyond "good" and "bad."
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4th - 12th
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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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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.
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6th - 8th
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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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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: Halloween Writing BUNDLE of Spooky Creative and Persuasive Activities
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
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6th - 8th
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DD E 8th Grade Language Arts Lessons 5-8 CC Aligned
Daily Dazzle E - Lessons 5 - 8 (7th grade) is a STUDENT DIRECTED, DAILY BELL RINGER PRODUCTEach 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 quoteCreative writingTHE TOOLBOX, WHICH IS A ONE
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8th
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Also included in: DD E Bundled Bell Ringer Grade 8 - Lessons 1-32 CC Aligned
DD E 8th Grade Language Arts Lessons 1-4 CC Aligned
Daily Dazzle E - Lessons 1 - 4 (7th grade) is a STUDENT DIRECTED, DAILY BELL RINGER PRODUCTEach 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 quoteCreative writingTHE TOOLBOX, WHICH IS A ON
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8th
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Also included in: DD E Bundled Bell Ringer Grade 8 - Lessons 1-32 CC Aligned
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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Poetry Characteristics Notes and Parts of Speech Poem Writing Activity
Poetry Characteristics - Notes about elements of poetry and a Parts of Speech Poem Poetry Writing Activity. The poetry notes can be projected or printed as a handout. Several different characteristics of poetry writing are explained. Includes notes on figurative language, sound devices, and the seven types of imagery, along with a handout on poetry vs. prose. Students can apply their learning to creating their own poetry. They write a Parts of Speech poem using the brainstorming sheet, form for
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
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
Vocabulary Activities for Any Word List
Students love this vocabulary activity which asks them to use their vocabulary words to create the dialogue and description on real comic pages. Use this vocabulary activity with middle school or high school students as a quick and easy way to engage students and to help them apply vocabulary terms through critical thinking and application rather than rote memorization!Vocabulary instruction that works teaches students through multiple exposures, use of different learning modalities, use of the
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5th - 8th
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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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FREE BELL RINGER LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON - DAILY DAZZLE E - 8th Grade
Daily Dazzle E - FREE LESSON (7th grade) is a STUDENT DIRECTED, DAILY BELL RINGER PRODUCT that includes the following skills:AnalogiesSubject/verb agreementVocabularyPrefixes/suffixes/root wordsEditingFact/opinionAdjective/adverb usageLiterary devices Descriptive wordsAntonyms/synonymsMisused wordsAbbreviationsExpanded vocabularyPossessivesUse of parts of speechSpellingFamous quoteCreative writingTHE TOOLBOX, WHICH IS A ONE TIME PURCHASE FOR ALL OF THE DAILY DAZZLES A - E MUST BE PURCHASED SEPA
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8th
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Writing Prompts for November -- Creative and Self Paced Activity
These creative November-themed writing prompts will engage your students' imagination with quirky and fun topics. Plus, students will be challenged to add sensory details or grammar structures along with challenging vocabulary.Ready to use - print, digital, task cards, slides ... you'll love how easy they are to share and how much your students enjoy writing in response.What's in this resource:ten different prompts with titles like: "No Lima Beans" and "You Have a Pet What?"each prompt directs
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6th - 8th
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Writing Prompts for October
Wondering what students should write about? These creative October-themed writing prompts will engage your students' imagination with quirky and fun topics. Plus, students will be challenged to add sensory details or grammar structures.Ready to use - print, digital, task cards, slides ... you'll love how easy they are to share and how much your students enjoy writing in response.What's in this resource:ten different prompts with titles like: "Pumpkin Spice Overload" and "Only a Zombie Would...
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6th - 8th
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How to Write an "I believe..." Poem - Powerpoint Lesson
Want to teach your kids about poetry? This is your resource! This is a general PPT about what poetry is and the types of poems out there. At the end of the lesson students will be asked to write a Manifesto Poem, which is relatively easy and personal to write. The outline is as such:I believe... (student fills in responses) (repeated over and over)These poems can be very powerful and also a great way for students to both express themselves and to get to know each other more too!What's in the Pow
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6th - 12th
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