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Middle school creative writing resources for Microsoft PowerPoint 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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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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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
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
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
Grades:
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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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
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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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
The Supernatural & Sinister: Lesson 1: Introducing Story Arcs using Pixar Shorts
This is a lesson's worth of material focusing around the idea of narrative story arcs, connected to some of Pixar's short films. It includes a complete PowerPoint, resources and full lesson plan.There is a worksheet to complete along with a task to create their own version of a Pixar Short.This is LESSON ONE of a whole unit of work focused around imaginative writing skills.You can find the bundle of lessons here for MASSIVE 20% SAVING!You will also need the following free resource for copies of
Grades:
8th - 12th
Unleashing the Power of Ads: A Fun and Engaging Guide on Messages (COMPLETE)
I present a comprehensive and enjoyable PowerPoint presentation tailored specifically for higher primary students and educators. This presentation is ideal for starting to think about the message behind images. These photos are designed to help you improve your classes by making your students think outside the box and conquer the challenges of crafting powerful messages that captivate your audience. It's the ultimate resource to take your advertising skills to new heights.Description:PowerPoint
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
S2 S3 All That Glisters short story unit, Anne Donovan
This is a unit that would work with S2/ S3. It has a storyboard, hot seating, imaginative writing task, and critical essay task.Good for a decent ability S2, lower ability S3, or S4.
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6th - 8th
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Describing a Character
A narrative mini lesson focusing on how to describe characters in a story. Explains why it is important to give the reader a description of a character and includes a sample of a character description using LAF (Looks like, Acts like, Facts). This lesson also includes a brief outline of heroes and villains in narratives, mentor text suggestions and a worksheet for students to complete in response to mentor texts. Suitable for all class levels.This mini lesson is also part of a bundle. Copy and
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Comic Strip Lesson
Diary of a Wimpy Kid comic strip lesson. Ideal for a one or two lesson activity or part of a larger scheme of work. You do not need to be reading the book to do this lesson! All resources included.
Power Point (recommended over two lessons) includes:
• Post-it note starter activity providing discussion points.
• Full and detailed learning objectives instructing that students will sketch their own characters, plan their own scene and create engaging speech and storyline.
• Prompt for the teach
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Grades:
6th - 9th
'Coraline' Scheme of Work
Complete scheme of work on the text 'Coraline'. 17 lessons in total for the KS3 text, covering a range of Reading and Writing assessment areas. The scheme includes both a key Reading and Writing assessment that can be used to level students for the unit.
Scheme has title slides outlining the lesson in brief and details whether additional resources are required. Homework, learning objectives and peer assessment activities are included.
Whilst this scheme has been written according to APP, the s
Grades:
6th - 9th, Higher Education
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Teaching VOICE in writing
Hey hey!If you teach English, then you will know that getting students to find their writing voice is HARD.To give them an idea, I created this presentation where all of the information is written in different voices. I don't read it on the video - that's for you or them to do. Rather, I explain the slides and help them realise that there are a few things to know when creating voice.How you could use this in class:print a copy of the presentation for each student and have them highlight or annot
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Writing with VOICE
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