Middle school creative writing assessments for Easel Activities

Your students will be completely engaged in this Class Magazine! This is a fun way your students can show what they have learned about WRITING in a creative way! Includes:27 Magazine Templates (cover, blank and lined pages)Teacher InstructionsStudent News Team PacketsMagazine Theme Ideas Writing IdeasCCSS Posters for 3rd, 4th and 5th gradeStudent-Friendly Writing RubricThis is a great way to assess your students' writing skills and also looks great on a bulletin board!by Upper LMNtary

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

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Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief Novel Study -Stations Digital Activity

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature

This unit contains nine different learning stations for you to use.Set up thought-provoking tasks at stations for your students to cycle through. They enjoy the movement as they learn more about the novel and explore it more deeply activities with simply a “rotate” from the teacher every 9-10 minutes.This is a great way to culminate a study of your novel unit. It can also be used as a group of Common Formative Assessments. Students are organized into multiple "learning stations". I’ve used learn

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Grades:

6th - 9th

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Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.5

...

Also included in: Literacy Stations Bundle of Lessons Unit: Poetry, Mythology, Novel, Drama for HS

Scrapbook Book Report or Memory Book-Open House or End of Year Project

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ScrapbookBook Report or Memory Book-Open House, Back to School Night or End of the Year ProjectOver 30 pages of templates and 3 different scrapbook pages! Create a Scrapbook to document your students' whole year or your main character’s memories from the book!!Your students will be creating a scrapbook that is meant to do one of the following:-record memories of your studentsOR-record the memories of the main character from a book (book report)The Assignment could be:-An individual student’s Sc

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Grades:

2nd - 6th

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BOOK REPORT- Create a COMIC BOOK|Distance Learning+Printable|

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Your students will be completely engaged in this COMIC Book Report! This is a fun way your students can show what they have learned about a book in a creative way! Includes:7 Comic Book Front Cover Templates13 Comic Book Page Templates6 Comic Book Back Cover TemplatesComic Book Cut-Out Templates (speech and thought bubbles, star burst)Comic Book RubricStudent Friendly Writing RubricCharacter Profile TemplateStory Board Template to map out their comic book plotThis is a great way to assess your

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Short Story Writing Rubric for Project Based Learning

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HappyEdugator

Use this rubric to evaluate short story writing. Have your students write a short story for a fun hands-on learning project. They can use PowerPoint slides to get creative, using this rubric as a guide for including the literary elements, and making it easy for you to grade. Print or go digital. This rubric specifies the requirements needed, and addresses the writing process, introduction, organization, problem or conflict, characters, setting, resolution/solution, and spelling and punctuation.

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Grades:

6th - 8th

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3

, CCRA.W.4

, CCRA.W.5

Also included in: Middle School Writing Rubrics BUNDLE

Peer Editing Checklist

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Stress-Free Teaching

Students LOVE sharing their work during writing time. Use the printable or digital checklist to have students edit each other's writing. This checklist is different because it asks students to show evidence from the writing they are editing. The checklist has two parts. The first part asks students to look at the writing content. The second part has students edit for spelling, grammar, etc.This resource includes:Black and white printable checklistLink to the digital version***This resource also

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Assessment, Classroom Forms

CCSS:

W.5.5

Script Writing Intermediate Unit - Create Your Own Movie Script!

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Linds and Dex Designs

Learn the basics of writing a film or TV script and then create your own! Students will learn all about the main components of script writing and then create their own script for a fictional TV show. This unit is packed with practice assessments and information on script writing! Due to the technical language and many components of script writing I recommend this units for Grades 5 and up. Check out the other writing units in my store OR get an amazing deal on the full-year Writing BUNDLE. Jam

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Drama, Writing

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

, CCRA.L.3

Also included in: Intermediate Themed Writing Units - FULL YEAR BUNDLE

“Earth on Turtle’s Back” & “When Grizzlies Walked Upright” Creation Origin Myths

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THE NOTORIOUS ASP

It’s back to school, and you’ve decided to begin the year with Native American Literature because they offer great opportunities to enhance your classroom management strategies and they add cultural diversity to your curriculum. But you don’t have good resources, and you don’t have time to make them. Worse, you know you need a major grade within a month, but you don’t have time to make an assessment. Worst of all, you know you could enhance your classroom management simply by offering a project

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Native American Creation Origin Myth Complete Bundle for Distance Learning

Poetry Stations 2.0: for High School and Middle School Digital

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry

***All of my stations may be used for distance learning. Simply upload the pdf into your google drive and share it with your class. This set, in particular, has poetry in a box project that would be wonderful for a student at home. Instruct them that group work now will be done independently, or they can use a virtual meet to work as a team digitally. If you loved my first set of poetry stations, then you will be head over heels for this new set. I’ve created six more stations that explore poeti

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Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.4

, RL.9-10.6

, RL.9-10.10

Also included in: Bundle of Epic, Short Story, Novel, Poetry, Drama, Lit terms, CCSS Lesson Unit

Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief -Vs. Perseus Writing Assigment

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature

This is a short writing assignment that lets a student compare Percy to Perseus. I have included: teacher directions, a copy of the myth, a graphic organizer, the constructed response writing prompt, and a rubric. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.If you like this assignment, you might want to purchase my set that includes 8 other learning stations for this novel. Percy Jackson&Olympians The Lightning Thief: L

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Grades:

5th - 9th

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Assessment, Lesson, Centers

Also included in: Percy Jackson: Bundle Lesson Unit with Digital Options Activity

ELA Resources I The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise I Digital Learning

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A Nest in the Rocks

Save time and energy with these discussion questions for Dan Gemeinhart's middle-grade novel The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. The discussion questions are purposely open-ended and subject to opinion to encourage debate and discussion in your classroom. Also included are creative writing prompts and scoring rubrics.Included in this product:- Three or more open-ended discussion questions, sorted by chapter- These discussion questions reorganized onto printable handouts, suitable for com

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.5

, W.6.1

...

BOOK REPORT- Make a FLOAT - Fun Easy Directions Artistic Creative Challenging

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Your students will be completely engaged in this Parade FLOAT book report! This is a fun way your students can show what they have learned about a book in a creative way! Includes: Lots of photos Student Assignment Sheet Self-Assessment Score Sheet (2 sizes) Kid-Friendly Writing Rubric Easy Teacher instructions This is a great way to assess your students after reading a book and also looks great sitting on top of your bookcases! by Upper LMNtary

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing-Essays

Fractured Fairy Tales Intermediate Writing Unit

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Linds and Dex Designs

This unit has students delve into some of their favourite fairy tales and re-write them from the perspective of another character! It's a great way to learn perspective and invoke imagination. Would we think differently about the story of Cinderella if we heard it from the Evil Stepmother's perspective? What does she have to say? It's also a great chance for students to role-play!Take a look at the preview to see what's included!If you're interesting in other writing units, check out my BUNDLE o

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Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

Also included in: Intermediate Themed Writing Units - FULL YEAR BUNDLE

Children's Book Writing Project Rubric

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HappyEdugator

Children's Book Writing Project Rubric. Story Writing. Have your students write a children's book with PowerPoint, using this rubric as their guide. Help them incorporate literary elements and make it easy for yourself to grade! This rubric considers the writing process, introduction, organization, problem/conflict, characters, solution/resolution, setting, spelling and punctuation, specific requirements, and illustrations. Please see full preview.Includes an Easel version for a digital option.S

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

W.5.3

, W.6.3

, W.7.3

, W.8.3

, W.9-10.3

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Also included in: Middle School Writing Rubrics BUNDLE

Discussion Questions & Creative Writing Prompts for Squint I Print & Digital

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A Nest in the Rocks

Save time and energy with these discussion questions for Chad Morris' middle-grade novel Squint. The discussion questions are purposely open-ended and subject to opinion to encourage debate and discussion in your classroom. Also included are creative writing prompts and scoring rubrics.Included in this product:- 110+ open-ended discussion questions, sorted by chapter- These discussion questions reorganized onto printable handouts, suitable for comprehension checks, homework, mini-essays, or prep

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

...

Also included in: ELA Bundle for Chad Morris' Squint I Print & Digital Versions

Write a Mystery Story - Harris Burdick Inspired - DIGITAL and PRINTABLE

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No Prep Planet

This package outlines instructions for writing a mystery story using the book The Mysteries of Harris Burdick as a starting point. Students choose a picture with its accompanying quote from the book upon which to build their mystery story.Includes:⭐Assignment instructions ⭐Time management strategy (timeline) for each stage of the writing process⭐Elements of a mystery guide and organizer⭐Graphic organizers for each stage of the writing process⭐Rubric⭐EASEL activities and PRINTABLE optionsIf you

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

BOOK REPORT- Create a Brochure- Distance Learning - fun creative

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****NOW DIGITAL for distance learning!!****Your students will be completely engaged in this Brochure Report! This is a fun way your students can show what they have learned about a book in a creative way! What's great is that this brochure can be used over and over again in so many ways! For example students can create a brochure for:Travel: State Brochure, Setting in a storyBiography: Famous people, Fictional characters, Historical figuresBusiness: Pet Shop, Zoo, Disneyland, Circus, Grocery

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Grades:

2nd - 6th

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BOOK REPORT|Pop-Up Book|Distance Learning|

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Sold individually or in a bundle. Check out "Book Report FUN PACK 2"http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Report-FUN-PACK-2-3-Projects-Make-a-Float-Puppet-Theater-PopUp-BookYour students will be completely engaged in this Pop Up Book Report! This is a fun way your students can show what they have learned about a book in a creative way! Includes:Lots of photos of Student SamplesSelf-Assessment Score Sheet (2 sizes)Kid-Friendly Writing RubricEasy Teacher instructionsThis is a great wa

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Grades:

2nd - 8th

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BOOK REPORT|Newspaper Report|Fun Easy Directions Creative Challenging

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Sold individually or as a bundle at a discount http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Report-FUN-PACK-4-Projects-Board-Game-Newspaper-Facebook-Cereal-Box Your students will be completely engaged in this newspaper book report! This is a fun way your students can show what they have learned about a book in a creative way! Includes: Lots of photos Tons of ideas for newspaper assignment Newspaper template (2 styles) (UPDATE Feb. 2015 - 13 more templates added) Newspaper Rubric/Score Sh

Subjects:

Activities, Assessment, Bulletin Board Ideas

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Rikki Tikki Tavi Writing Assignment and Rubric with Easel Activity

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HappyEdugator

Rikki Tikki Tavi Writing Activity and Rubric. This assignment is a good way to get students to summarize a story in a creative way. Have them write a newspaper article, including illustration, about the story they have read and use this rubric to guide their work. This works well with almost any story. I used it with Rikki-Tikki-Tavi with great success. Includes directions on how to write a newspaper article and information on inverted pyramid news stories. Printable and Digital Resource: Inclu

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4

, CCRA.W.10

Also included in: Rikki Tikki Tavi Bundle with Easel Activities

Holes: Novel Study Literacy Stations Common Core Digital Activity

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature

Holes Literacy Stations Set up thought provoking tasks at stations for your students to cycle through. They enjoy the movement as they learn more about the novel and explore it with greater depth. This is an engaging and entertaining formative assessment. With a little preparation and careful instructions, students can move through eight novel based activities with simply a “rotate” from the teacher every 9-10 minutes. This is a great way to culminate a study of your novel unit. It can also be

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types: