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Creative writing Common Core L.9-10.6 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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Six Word Memoir Unit l memoir project
Six word memoirs are a unique and impactful genre for students to explore. You can say a lot in one line, if you give that one line a lot of thought. This six word memoir pack gives you a chance to introduce and experiment with the genre as well as extend it into your novel study and research units. After all, if a person can write a six word memoir about their own life, they can also write one about the life of a character in a novel or a person they’ve researched. Inside this packet, you’ll fi
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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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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
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
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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Tiles for Spring Poetry l spring poetry activities l fun poetry activities
Need an engaging activity for spring? Try this fun magnetic poetry lesson. With three lovely backgrounds to choose from and a large set of spring-themed "magnetic" poetry words, students can use their creativity to make striking poetry posters in Google Slides. Students simply drag and drop the tiles to create their poems. Basic familiarity with Google Slides will help make this lesson a success. Check out the preview to see the student directions, an example, and the three slide options for stu
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: The Creative Poetry Bundle l poetry activities l fun poetry activities
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: 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
Digital "Magnetic" Tiles for Winter Poetry l winter poetry activities
Need an engaging activity before winter break? Try this fun magnetic poetry lesson. Students have a chance to unwind a little while thinking about the beautiful parts of winter. With four lovely backgrounds to choose from and a large set of winter and holiday-themed "magnetic" poetry words, students can use their creativity to make striking poetry posters in Google Slides. The kit includes poetry tiles for Hannukah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. Students simply drag and drop the tiles to creat
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: The Creative Poetry Bundle l poetry activities l fun poetry activities
Identity Personal Narrative and Mandala Bundle
Students will write a narrative essay about their identity by reflecting and analyzing who they were, who they are, and who they want to become. After, they will use the Identity Symbolism Mandala to create and explain different symbols for each section of their life that they wrote about in their essay. This establishes a visual pairing with the essay and will deepen their understanding of both narrative writing best practices and symbolism. These two assignments were originally designed to wor
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6th - 12th
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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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
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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: 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: 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
Grades:
9th - 12th
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