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Free high school creative writing assessments
Narrative Writing “Extend the Story” – For Substitute or Everyday - FREE
Narrative Writing “Extend the Story” – Here’s a Common Core-aligned narrative writing assignment convenient to use after reading ANY story! Perfect for substitute plans, or for use in your own lessons.
Students write an additional narrative page of the story to extend the ending, using a format similar to the author’s. A detailed graphic organizer is included to keep students engaged, on topic, and consulting the text.
Included in this Product:
1. Writing Topic, Detailed Graphic Organizer, D
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6th - 9th
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10 Custom Templates for the 8 pARTS Eduprotocol
I've taken Jon Corripo and Marlena Hebern's 8 p*ARTS Eduprotocol and created 10 customized templates for your students to use in Google Slides.The Google Slides contain "Click to add text" for each category to make it easier for students to fill in the categories quickly.If you'd like to add or remove categories to cater it to your specific grade level, the Canva template I created can be downloaded here. You will need to transfer the images into your own Google Slides as backgrounds and create
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1st - 12th
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Free Short Story Rubric Creative Writing Peer & Teacher Editing
Creative writing rubrics
This two page document includes: one peer-editing rubric and one teacher grading rubric (the rubrics are the same, but labeled differently for each page).
Includes the following categories: creativity, plot, development of characters, organization, spelling, grammar, and a Liked It/Didn't Like It section. There is an explanation for every single point.
I use this at the end of our short story unit when students compose their own. Students love to read their classmates'
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
The Raven by Edgar Alan Poe
This is a fun small group activity that can be used in grades 8 through 12. This is an assignment that requires deep thinking and that the students actually enjoy. I usually introduce this activity in October to set the Halloween theme. Divide the class up into small groups of a minimum of 2 students but no more than 4 students. Give each group one of more verses of Edgar Alan Poe’s poem The Raven. Have the students totally and thoroughly translate the verse(s) into today’s modern language.
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8th - 11th
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Ethos, Logos, Pathos Dice Roll Writing Activity
Students use a die to decide the format, topic, and rhetorical appeal that they will use for this persuasive writing assignment. This is meant to be a fun, amusing activity for students learning about rhetorical appeals. One sheet is colored for posting online, the other is in black and white for printing.Check out my Author's Purpose Dice Roll Writing Activity, and my Character Reading Response Dice Roll Writing Activity as well!
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7th - 12th
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Writing Diagnostic Assessment: Activity & Checklist
This resource contains a Writing Diagnostic Assessment (activity and checklist) for Intermediate and Senior students. This can be done at the beginning of a school year or a semester to assess students' strengths and next steps.*This resource is editable and a rubric/feedback checklist is provided.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Poetry Portfolio / Folder / Book Cover | Miss Rusden | FREE RESOURCE
If you teach poetry then I am sure you are familiar with that amazing feeling when a student finishes a piece and looks at you with a beaming smile that reads..... "I DID IT!" Why not provide them with a fun way to present and file these poems by printing this poetry portfolio book cover!? I print these on one side of an A3 sheet and then fold in half which allows them to either staple in a clear plastic sheet (or multiple) or simply staple in their finished pieces. In this resource you will fin
Grades:
4th - 10th
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Greek Mythology: Write Your Own Myth
A writing assignment which requires students to choose a natural event and explain how it came to be.
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4th - 10th
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Writer's Notebook Journal Rubric (FREE)
This is a writer's notebook rubric adapted from a rubric as suggested in the book, Notebook Know-How: Strategies for the Writer's Notebook by Aimee Buckner.
It is a two page document with one page for the rubric and one page of credits/information.
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3rd - 12th
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Narrative Writing Prompts - A Digital and Printable Freebie
-Great for assessing students narrative writing skills, or providing extra practice with these fun and unique narrative writing prompts! PDF documents provided in both color and black & white. Google Documents provided for digital classrooms!I add a new freebie every month! Follow my store to get an update when a new freebie arrives!
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Identifying Point of View
This quick worksheet, complete with answer document, will allow students to read a story told in four different points of view: first person, third person objective, third person limited omniscient, and third person omniscient. In addition to asking students to identify the POV, they must also explain how they were able to correctly identify the POV, allowing them to further demonstrate their mastery of the story element.
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6th - 12th
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Historical Fiction Story Rubric
Looking for a way to marry concepts from history/social studies class with creative writing?
This is a very detailed rubric to use when writing and/or scoring a historical fiction short story. The quality of student work is sure to increase if you are willing to teach and provide this sort of rubric before the assignment is due.
It is a four-point scale for six criteria (twenty-four possible points). One point is given to those who submit their work on time. Multiply all points by four, to g
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Creative Writing Activity - Lamb to the Slaughter
A creative writing activity for a suspenseful crime fiction narrative. Ideal for a class that has read Roald Dahl's short story 'Lamb to the Slaughter' or watched the film adaptation, although engaging with these texts is not necessary. This activity is a perfect addition to any creative writing or crime fiction unit. This task includes a scaffold to assist students in creating a well-structured and suspenseful narrative and can be used as a formative assessment or as an independent activity. Th
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9th - 11th
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Bar paper for student writing with space for teacher's comments
This mimics the old fashioned bar printer paper. I was thinking it would be a great way to help my students to skip lines when writing rough drafts so that I could edit.
The line width is close to that of wide ruled paper. Lines for students to write on are very dark.
If you have any requests for modifications, please send me a message. I will try to help.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
The Outsiders Newspaper Article Project
An easy project to assess student understanding of The Outsiders novel and practice close reading and creative writing skills! Students will create a newspaper article and image reporting Bob's death in Chapter 4 of The Outsiders. This download includes: Assignment outline and completion checklistRubric for grading Note: Newspaper article templates are not included with this download, however students can make their own or there are tons for free here on TpT, via a simple Google search, or on Ca
Grades:
7th - 9th
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A Christmas Carol Folder Project
This is a great folder project with ten items to complete after reading, or during a study of A Christmas Carol.
It will require students to use skill such as critical thinking, knowledge recall, paraphrasing, and artistic ability.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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FREE Post It Note Template
Directions for use:
• First, print the templates on a plain sheet of copy paper.
• Now, attach sticky notes on top of squares of the copy paper.
• Next, put the paper in the printer (you will need to figure out if you print face down or face up). The sticky notes will be printed on (and you can print some more once you take those sticky notes off). You can now use these to attach to student work. They are perfect for attaching rubrics or for times that you don't want to write directly
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Dating Profile: Characterization Activity
This is a fun, high-level thinking activity where students can create a dating profile for any character within a story. This dating profile not only assesses students' knowledge of the character, but lets them add a touch of creativity, via illustration and inference, that has the whole classroom laughing and having fun - "Synthesis" level of Bloom's Taxonomy.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dialogue Writing to Explore Theme, Conflict, Plot, Characterization
Readers as Flies on the Wall?...What profound conversations would Hamlet have with Romeo? Or Steinbeck's George Milton with Walter from A Raisin in the Sun? What would the most pathetic character in literary history have to say to the most despicable or the most admirable if they could both leap off the pages of their respective novels or short stories to meet in a world of your student's making. The possibilites for profound and perceptive conversation are limitless and your students have an op
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6th - 12th
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Getting Creepy With Adjectives and Adverbs
This is a good stepping stone for a lesson plan in imagery and story writing using precise, powerful adjectives and adverbs.
It includes a 15 minute warm-up assessment that can easily be adjusted to a 5 minute activity depending on the level of understanding in your classroom. It includes:
1. a creepy story entertaining for Halloween (appropriate for 7th grade - 12th)
2. an extension activity with bonus points
3. differentiated so that you can complete in pairs, groups or with individuals.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Middle School Poetry Unit Final Project
This product includes an instruction handout for students and teachers as well as a rubric for grading the project. The project includes portions for writing poetry, analyzing poetry (both their own poetry and poetry from other authors), and sharing poetry. Be careful, because this project also includes a section where the teacher must share their own poetry with students!
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5th - 10th
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Metaphor worksheets
Enhance your students' metaphorical prowess with our comprehensive set of three worksheets. These versatile resources are perfect for educators seeking to guide students through the world of metaphors, whether in the classroom or through homework and assessments.**Worksheet 1: Identifying Metaphors**- This initial worksheet serves as a foundation, helping students learn the art of identifying metaphors in writing. It provides a variety of sentences, allowing students to grasp the concept of meta
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6th - 10th
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Spanish Project: Travel Brochure
Instructions for a nice Spanish Vacation Project including the rubric. I used it for my Spanish 2, and they loved it.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Greek Mythology Project Menu
Are you looking for a way to incorporate student choice and differentiated instruction into a unit on Greek mythology? This Common Core aligned project menu provides options for vocabulary enrichment, essay topics to compare the portrayal of a myth across different mediums, and creative writing prompts for poems, short stories, and newspaper articles.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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