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Middle school creative writing resources for staff and administrators in English (UK)
Mystery Stories | Claim, Reason, & Evidence Writing | Argumentative Paragraph
Help your students practice identifying evidence, creating a claim, and writing an argumentative paragraph with this collection of mystery activities. Students will work in small groups to read 4 engaging short stories. Then, students will collaborate with their partners to write a paragraph that defends their opinion about who they think committed the crime in the story. As a culminating activity, students can present their cases to the classroom in a mock "courtroom." A jury of their peers can
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6th - 9th
What Does Our Principal Assistant Principal Dean Director Headmaster Do All Day?
What Does Our Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, Director, Headmaster Do All Day? Student Written BookWhat is this resource?This activity is perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week, Principals or Administrators Appreciation Days, or the perfect retirement gift for an outgoing principal or administrator.What is included in this resource?Principal VersionAssistant Principal VersionDean VersionDirector VersionHeadmaster VersionThree different levels are included for all grades: -Drawing Version (P
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Sentence Science Writing Goals Display Strips
Sentence Science Goal Setting Strips are the perfect support for your students when writing. They support you in teaching sentence structure in a visual, kinaesthetic, engaging and clear way. They make learning accessible for every student in your class, from the new arrival who speaks no English, to the student who needs a challenge to take their writing to the next level. Sentence Science is for every student, and every student can experience success. This resource includes:-23 goals to displa
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K - 6th
Also included in: Custom Bundle
What Does Our Secretary Assistant Teacher Clerk Do All Day? Student Written Book
What Does Our Secretary Assistant Secretary Teacher Clerk Do All Day? Student Written Appreciation BookWhat is this resource?This activity is perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week, Office Professionals Appreciation Days, or Secretaries Day, or the perfect retirement gift for an outgoing Secretary or Office Professional.What is included in this resource?Secretary VersionAssistant Secretary VersionTeacher Clerk VersionThree different levels are included for all grades: -Drawing Version (Perfect fo
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Year Long Writing Bundle | All Text Structures | Fiction & Nonfiction 1140 Pages
Get our TOP RATED writing guides at a HEAVILY DISCOUNTED rate FOR A LIMITED TIME. These products have sold thousands of copies and are some of the most popular products in their category on TpT. These PROVEN resources are excellent for teaching all aspects of writing in 2024, with most resources being DIGITAL, PRINTABLE and EDITABLE to suit your needs. You will not be disappointed.Ensure you view the individual product previews, read the reviews, and take confidence in knowing that you are b
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3rd - 6th
Creative writing - My strange animal
Here you have 2 examples to develop our students' creativity and writing skill.The first one was for my 2nd graders, and they used the structure It's got / it hasn't got and the vocabulary of head, body, legs, tail and wings. The second one was for my 3rd graders and they used the structures It's got / It hasn't got, It can / It can't and the vocabulary of head, body, legs, wings, tail, scales, paws, whiskers...I hope you like it!
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1st - 6th
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Macbeth | A Play Script for Young Performers
This is a play script for William Shakespeare's Macbeth, which has been rewritten for students from third grade to seventh grade. Macbeth tells the story of a fierce warrior who meets three strange witches on his way home after a battle. The witches tell him that he will be King. At first Macbeth thinks they are lying but then he starts to believe the witches' prophecies.He sends a letter to his wife, Lady Macbeth, who persuades him to kill the King and claim the throne. He does this but the cou
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4th - 7th
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Shoes retirement card for teacher, staff, or principal
This is a fun way for your students to honor someone retiring. This card is open to more than educators.The theme is "Kick off your shoes and..." This is not editable and there is NOT A blank template. Perfect fit for a male retiree or a female retiree. There are teacher directions and student directions with a circle map.Cut shoe or make a book. Enjoy!Ideas for retirement are:Go whale watchingRide your bike to…Eat Ice Cream with a friendLearn an instrumentGo water skiingBuild somethingGo
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Retirement Card Bundle
Hamlet | A Play Script for Young Performers
A play script for William Shakespeare's Hamlet rewritten for students from third grade to seventh grade. Hamlet tells the story of a Prince whose father, the King, has just died. His father’s ghost visits him and tells him that the new King, Claudius – who has married his mother – was the killer.Hamlet wants revenge and the story follows a bloody path in which he takes revenge but loses his own life, and the life of the woman he loves – Ophelia.⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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4th - 7th
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MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SHORT FILM UNIT: DYSTOPIAN GENRE
Introduce or revise the dystopian genre with this stand alone or mentor text unit.Includes lessons that explore a range of the following concepts:Suppression of individuality and oppressive government controlExcessive use of social mediaAutomation of the workforceSymbolismLanguage useToneLessons include:2187 short film + analysis of symbolism and dystopian elementsHyper-Reality short film + analysis of technology overuse and creative advertising mini taskThe Luckiest short film + analysis of ton
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6th - 10th
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Grammar-Verb/Noun/Adjective/Adverb Word Lists & Sentence Structure Worksheets
This is an extensive resource with words and worksheets to print. It is part of my Colourful Speech range which helps children to enjoy and understand sentence structure. Colourful Speech- I wanted to create a scheme that was not only suitable for SEN children but could also be used in whole class and cross curriculum learning throughout the school.Contents* Sentence Structure Worksheets* Word lists (150 verbs in different tenses)* Description Cards* Word mats* Lesson Starter/introduction presen
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1st - 8th
Retirement card for teacher, staff, or principal
This is a fun way for your students to honor someone retiring. This card is open to more than educators.The theme is "Retirement Bucket Ideas" and there are 36 unique prompts. There is also a blank template so students can do their own. There are 26 prompts with girls on it, and the same prompts with boys on them. Perfect fit for a male retiree or a female retiree. 2 per page. I recommend running it off and students can pick one, or you assign to them. There are 10 neutral cards that can
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Retirement Card Bundle
The Skeleton Tree Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with The Skeleton Tree by Iain Lawrence.ABOUT THE NOVEL: Less than 48 hours after twelve-year-old Chris casts off on a trip to sail down the Alaskan coast with his uncle, their boat sinks. The only survivors are Chris and a boy named Frank, who hates Chris immediately. Chris and Frank have no radio, no flares, no food. Suddenly, they've got to find a way to forage, fish and scavenge supplies from the shore. Chris lik
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: The Skeleton Tree Novel Study with STEM Add-on BUNDLE
Wolf Hollow Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk.ABOUT THE NOVEL: Growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town. Until the day new student Betty Glengarry walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and while her bullying seems isolated at first, things quickly escalate, and reclusive World War I veteran Toby becom
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Lauren Wolk BUNDLE
The Girl Who Drank the Moon Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. The pack has been designed in alignment with the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s reading objectives for Year 6.ABOUT THE NOVEL: Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the Forest, Xan, is kind. She shares her
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Kelly Barnhill Novel Study BUNDLE (4 Novel Studies)
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing Writing Worksheet
This worksheet is designed for the post reading activity for the picture book "Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing".After reading the book, students may be able to write the sentences they created and illustrate their sentences. My students had a great fun when creating these sentences. Hope your students will like it, too.This is how I used this worksheet:Please visit my bloghttp://caroline-efl.blogspot.com/2018/05/animals-should-definitely-not-wear.html
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PreK - 6th
Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix Novel Study
About the Graphic Novel: In a timely update of Jane Austen''s Pride and Prejudice, National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi skillfully balances cultural identity, class, and gentrification against the heady magic of first love in her vibrant reimagining of this beloved classic. A smart, funny, gorgeous retelling starring all characters of color. Zuri Benitez has pride. Brooklyn pride, family pride, and pride in her Afro-Latino roots. But pride might not be enough to save her rapidly gentrifying ne
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6th - 8th
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Nimona Graphic Novel Study
About the Novel: Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel has been hailed by critics and fans alike as the arrival of a “superstar” talent (NPR.org).Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister B
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6th - 8th
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World Kindness Day Papers and Cards R.A.K Kindness Activity
Celebrate World Kindness Day on November 13 and any other time of the year by spreading kindness. Continue to build classroom and school wide community by displaying kindness with this resource. Use the kindness cards and papers for a weekly, monthly or annual lesson activity. Join in on the movement and spread more kindness to staff members, volunteers, parents or students! Includes:6 Kindness Papers4 Kindness CardsBoth blankSee the preview for more details and a complete view of the resourc
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2nd - 8th, Staff
Also included in: Kindness Activity BUNDLE World Kindness R.A.K
Retirement Banner for teacher, staff, or principal
This is a fun way for your students to honor someone retiring. This card is open to more than educators.The theme is "o fish ally done" and there are 26 unique prompts. There are end banners as well to finish the decoration. Easily decorate the lounge or a classroom.There is also a blank template so students can do their own that has a heading on it that reads the same as all others. Students color, write something, and then write their name. The bottom portion has ideas/sentence starters f
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1st - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Retirement Card Bundle
Self & Peer Editing Checklists (Narrative, Persuasive, Explanation, Information)
This resource can be used for self or peer editing in a Key Stage 2 classroom. The guidelines used for mechanics, structure, grammar, and style have been taken from the Interim Guidelines for End of Key Stage 2 Expectations in England. When I have used these in the classroom, I will place coloured pencils in yellow, green, pink, and blue on tables and have the children mark where specific requirements are missing or needing change on the papers of their peers.I have included additional pages whe
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3rd - 6th
Bell Ringers Creative Writing Prompts
These creative writing prompts are tried and tested in my classroom and work well for students aged 11 - 17 years.
This product contains unusual and engaging creative writing tasks with great visual images.
Contents; 35 Writing prompts.
My students LOVE these activities. I hope yours do too. Please do rate and leave me feedback - I really appreciate this.
Please note - some of these prompts are also in my ELA Bell Ringer bundle, so be sure not to double up.
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7th - 9th
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Flush Novel Study
About the Novel: Take a romp in the swamp with this New York Times bestselling mystery adventure set in the Florida Keys from Newbery Honoree Carl Hiaasen!Noah's dad is sure that the owner of the Coral Queen casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor—which has made taking a dip at the local beach like swimming in a toilet. He can't prove it though, and so he decides that sinking the boat will make an effective statement. Right. The boat is pumped out and back in business within days and
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Paws, Claws, and Whiskers Thematic Unit BUNDLE
CREATIVE WRITING - Food
ACTUALIZACIÓN: There's a new page to practise the structure: do you like...? Yes, I do. No, I don't and an easier template. Here you have another way to promote writing by creating funny sentences about food. In the pdf, you have also other options to do with this template. I hope you like it. If you download it, I would appreciate your feedback :)
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1st - 6th, Adult Education
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