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Middle school creative writing microsofts in English (UK)
Number the stars
This is a fully resourced, three-week writing unit, based on chapter 14 of ‘Number the Stars’ by Lois Lowry. It is pitched at Year 5 and Year 6 (UK) or 4th and 5th Grade (US). This unit links beautifully with history learning, World War 2. If children a familiar with the story of Anne Frank, this text provides another example of what was happening in Europe in the final years of the WW2. All planning, slides and activities are included - no extra work necessary. It has been created using Word a
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Rhetorical Questions Mini Lesson
A short mini lesson focusing on the use of rhetorical questions in persuasive writing. Including a definition of rhetorical question, examples of rhetorical questions and tips on how to incorporate them into persuasive writing. Suitable for 3rd-6th grades.
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3rd - 6th
Pirate Pack - UKS2 Writing Structures
This pirate pack contains many high-quality images of various fictitious pirates (male and female). It also has various setting images - this includes ships, islands and various ports. There are various writing structure sheets to support character and setting descriptions. This means the students have given adjectives, which are geared to different characteristics and settings. There are expanded noun phrases, figurative language examples and information (fact) sheets related to pirates.
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4th - 9th
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Introduction to Character Archetypes
This interactive and manipulatable Google Slide/PowerPoint Presentation introduces students to 12 Classic Character Archetypes. The lesson begins with a general description of character archetypes, then takes students through 12 archetypes by examining a colourful infographic. The teacher and students will then discuss how character archetypes are used in modern media (Harry Potter and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) to create consistent, rich characters. Finally, students will have fun guessing
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Setting Images and Descriptions in full (KS2 and KS3)
72 different types of setting descriptions and corresponding images. There are 12 images per page and each setting description tries to use a range of writing techniques (such as listed adjectives, figurative language and adventurous vocabulary). This is great for KS2 or KS3 children (ages 7-14). You can also get this as three separate PowerPoint presentations to display in the classroom.
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4th - 8th
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Editing Diary Entries UKS2 - The Highwayman
This resource has been inspired by Alfred Noyes' poem, The Highwayman. It provides 6 diary entries which provide different viewpoints from 3 of the main characters in the poem. There are mistakes in each of the diary entries so pupils need to work out the errors and then correct them as part of an editing task. Additionally, 2 self and peer checklists are provided to support children with what they need to find and edit. Answers are provided to help inform pupils why the mistakes need correcting
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4th - 8th
Zombie Apocalypse Creative Writing Lesson
The Zombie Apocalypse
Cities lie abandoned. The streets are no longer safe as the K11 virus has spread and infected large numbers of the population. You and a small group of survivors have made it out of the city and have taken refuge in an abandoned farmhouse. You have to hold out against the ‘zombie-like’ hordes for 7 days until help arrives. Will you survive?
Lesson includes:
• Attractive title pages.
• Zombie Apocalypse word search starter.
• Attractive scenario pages.
• Lesson objective
Grades:
5th - 10th
Setting Descriptions Presentation Pack 1 (KS2 and KS3)
This resource provides 24 various and interesting images of settings and a corresponding setting description. The descriptions use interesting vocabulary and should expose children to a wider base of vocabulary too. You can choose whether to display the text or the image (or both at the same time).There are also 25 teaching-related questions at the end of the PowerPoint which help to engage children with the writing techniques as well as give them the opportunity to add more, edit or practise va
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4th - 8th
Setting Description Images with Writing Space (KS2 & KS3) Pack 1
This resource provides 24 various and interesting images of settings. This is a Word doc that has 3 images and 3 writing boxes per page - to allow pupils to write their descriptions or notes next to the images. This is Pack 1. (Note- These are the same images that are in Pack 1 of the presentation version available on my site.)
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Describing a setting
A PowerPoint designed to be used as short Writer's Workshop mini lesson on how to describe a setting in a narrative. Highlights the importance of describing a scene in narrative writing and includes an example of an effective description for pupils. Also includes mentor text suggestions and worksheet to fill in in response to mentor texts. Suitable for all levels.This mini lesson is also part of a bundle. Copy and Paste the link below to purchase a set of 17 lessons to support your narrative wri
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Harry Kane Fact Sheet & Non-Chronological Report Writing (Structured)
Perfect for any teacher who is trying to inspire their pupils to write a non-chronological report on the life of a significant person. Harry Kane has been a role model for thousands and achieved at the highest level of professional football. Two A4 pages of facts about Harry Kane provide a fairly detailed snapshot of his family members, his sporting achievements, interests and some random facts too.There is a basic and an advanced planning structure sheet for children to use to support writing a
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4th - 8th
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S1 S2 S3 Gothic Story writing, creative scary spooky unit. N4
This S1/S2 Gothic story unit guides pupils through writing a Gothic story, looking a the idea of genre, then Setting, Character and Plot.It includes looking at the story The Monkey’s Paw, a short sequence from Woman in Black (if you have a copy), and builds up to writing creatively about being in a haunted house.I suggest for the writing to buy some LED candles and play spooky music!Could also be used for N4 Writing
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6th - 8th
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Setting Descriptions Presentation Pack 2 (KS2 and KS3)
This resource provides 24 various and interesting images of settings and a corresponding setting description. The descriptions use interesting vocabulary and should expose children to a wider base of vocabulary too. You can choose whether to display the text or the image (or both at the same time).There are also 25 teaching-related questions at the end of the PowerPoint which help to engage children with the writing techniques as well as give them the opportunity to add more, edit or practise va
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Setting Descriptions Presentation Pack 3 (KS2 and KS3)
This resource provides 24 various and interesting images of settings and a corresponding setting description. The descriptions use interesting vocabulary and should expose children to a wider base of vocabulary too. You can choose whether to display the text or the image (or both at the same time).There are also 25 teaching-related questions at the end of the PowerPoint which help to engage children with the writing techniques as well as give them the opportunity to add more, edit or practise va
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Conversation Conversion (Speech) Beowulf Themed
This resource is for children who are practising writing speech for narrative stories. It uses a Beowulf theme so there is a conversation between Beowulf and King Hrothgar. There are two levels - Level 1 uses shorter sentences and words for children who struggle with longer passages. It also structures their ideas to get them to edit their work to include better adverbs and synonyms for said. Level 2 is more advanced. It encourages children to edit their work to include split speech and advance
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Grades:
4th - 6th
The Way up to Heaven by Roald Dahl
The Way up to Heaven by Roald Dahl
Complete lessons or lessons, on the excellent short story by Roald Dahl!
Complete and attractive lesson pack includes:
• Engaging starters
• Lesson objectives
• Full story and discussion prompts throughout (pdf of the complete story included)
• Key quote analysis discussion
• Main question
• The Way up to Heaven quiz
An engaging lesson to use time and time again.
Roald Dahl story available here:
http://ekladata.com/-DO9CNHfQY7PfrK84RVJXCJg6DM.pdf
For the
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7th - 10th
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Persuasive Writing Sentence Starters
A short PowerPoint focusing on persuasive sentence starters which can be used as a writer's workshop mini lesson. Includes a list of effective sentence starters for children to use in their writing. Suitable for 3rd-6th grade/class.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Outstanding English Writing Interview Lesson - Sentence Openers
This English writing interview lesson on openers and effective writing has been rated Outstanding by administrators. It can be flexibly used from 20 minutes to an hour.Children will produce a piece of descriptive writing based on a film clip and learn how to use a range of sentence openers effectively.It includes: lesson plan, PowerPoint presentation, mild, spicy and hot task and starter activity.Children will reflect upon their writing and evaluate an example of writing in terms of vocabulary a
Grades:
4th - 7th
Setting Description Images with Writing Space (KS2 & KS3) Pack 3
This resource provides 24 various and interesting images of settings.This is a Word doc that has 3 images and 3 writing boxes per page - to allow pupils to write their descriptions or notes next to the images.This is Pack 3.(Note- These are the same images that are in Pack 3 of the presentation version available on my site.)
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Setting Description Images with Writing Space (KS2 & KS3) Pack 2
This resource provides 24 various and interesting images of settings.This is a Word doc that has 3 images and 3 writing boxes per page - to allow pupils to write their descriptions or notes next to the images.This is Pack 2.(Note- These are the same images that are in Pack 2 of the presentation version available on my site.)
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Grades:
4th - 8th
S1 Travel Writing- Paris Research Unit
This was produced for a 6-8 period rotation of English classes.This includes researching facts about Paris, reading an article and starting to pick out good descriptive phrases. The final outcome is a travel brochure. You would need some research time either at home or on computers in school.This also involves an episode of Travel Man on Prime but this is optional.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Writing a Monologue
Students will look at the ingredients of a monologue through both comedic and dramatic examples. Through hands-on highlighting and annotating, students will watch engaging monologues and see how they are translated to the page. Students will understand how a monologue is crafted, and what kind of details they need to include.
The end goal is for students to be able to write their own monologue with confidence and style.
Examples, handouts, and links are provided.
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
The Hitchhiker by Roald Dahl
The Hitchhiker by Roald Dahl
Complete lessons or lessons, on the excellent short story by Roald Dahl!
Complete and attractive lesson pack includes:
• Engaging starters
• Lesson objectives
• Full story and discussion prompts throughout (pdf of the complete story included)
• Card sort and text search activity
• Agree or disagree discussion prompt activity
• Key quote analysis discussion
• Main question and WAGOLL
• The Hitchhiker quiz
Resources included at the back of the power point. Roald Da
Grades:
6th - 10th
The Magic Box - Kit Wright: Literacy Scheme of Work
This PPT covers a full scheme of poetry in Literacy.
This scheme is based upon the famous poem "The Magic Box" by Kit Wright.
Using the teaching style of Talk4Writing the children will:
Think about what a poem is,
learn the poem "The Magic Box" by heart,
Innovate using exciting new stimulus,
Invent a brand new, personalised for each student, poem in the style of Kit Wright.
This PPT is so descriptive it can be used as a stand alone resource however, also available on TPT - The Full Scheme of
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Kit Wright - The Magic Box - Complete Bundle
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