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Middle school creative writing handouts for Easel Activities
End of Year Writing Activities Letter to Future Self Prospective Student Teacher
Are you looking for an end of year writing activity? Do you want your students to be reflective of their year or semester? Students will be writing letters to themselves, letter to the teacher, letter to future students, and letter to their friend. There is a list of questions they can answer as well as a writing template for them to write in. This is a print and go resource, but are you looking for a digital version? Open it up in Easel and assign to Google Classroom or wherever your students a
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in: Digital End of Year Fun Activities Writing Activities BUNDLE SEL
Halloween Activities - Halloween Creative Writing Project - Narrative Writing
Looking for an engaging Halloween writing activity for middle school or upper elementary? This spooky story writing resource contains elements of literature notes and story planning pages. Students choose from a variety of image cards on setting, conflict, character, and spooky items, and use them to inspire creative writing. #twoctoberdeals✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview for detailed descriptions and images of everything included in this Halloween writing package.********
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4th - 8th
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" worksheets
This is a 50-page set of worksheets for the story "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling.I grouped the chapters into pairs (C1, C2-C3, C4-C5, etc...). For each set of two chapters, there are two worksheets:* comprehension questions* vocabulary and story analysis This novel study also includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:* story review* story reflection* parts of a story* author study* "w" questions* illustrations* story map* summaries* point of vi
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: A Bundle of Harry Potter worksheets
Creative Writing Poetry - 50 Formulas to Help Students Write Poems
Creative Writing Poetry 911: First Aid for Writing Poetry * Now over 50 Formulas for Helping Students Write Original PoemsThis IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.This student aid and handouts bundle features OVER 50 formulas for writing poetry. If you have students who struggle with creativity (excellent for L.D. students, as well as dominant left-brained thinkers), these formulas are excellent. Even the most uncreative student will be able to write poetry.
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7th - 12th
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Creative Mystery Writing Unit Fictional Narrative Writing
Make writing fun! Complete mystery writing unit. 13 activities that guide students through the creative writing process with no advance prep! 21 pages of student handouts guide students through the process of brainstorming, writing, editing, and finalizing their own mystery story. Activities include:Choosing the settingWhat is the crime?Who are the suspects?What are the alibis?Who are the witnesses?What is the evidence?What are the clues?Design a Plot LinePlanningFirst DraftEditing-PersonalEdi
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6th - 9th
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TERRY FOX 2 Reading Passages, 9 activities: Gr 4-6 PRINT and EASEL
“Terry Fox: A Canadian Hero” includes 2 reading passages and nine activities will work well in an English Language Arts class as well as Social Studies. Please check the preview to ensure the activities and reading level works for your class!This resource has been updated to include digital and print access using the new interactive digital layer tool. I have created my own version, available to buyers, but buyers can create their own version too, reflecting the needs of their students.Include
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5th - 6th
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TERRY FOX 2 Reading Passages, 6 activities: Grades 7-8 PRINT and EASEL
This resource includes informational texts and lots of activities to help your students find out more about and celebrate the life of Terry Fox.This resource has been updated to include digital and print access using the new interactive digital layer tool. I have created my own version, available to buyers, but buyers can create their own version too, reflecting the needs of their studentsIncluded in this resource:2-one page reading texts of over 500 words detailing Terry’s life and his legacy.
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7th - 8th
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Creative Writing Storyboard, Story Elements Planning Guide | Print & Digital
★★★★★ Creative writing has never been simpler! This simple & effective step-by-step writing guide helps your students write amazing CREATIVE narratives that they can be proud of!⭐ Walks students through every step of the creative writing process!2 WAYS TO USE:Plan your own creative storySummarize/analyze a story that was read in classWHAT'S INSIDE:9 Interactive Google Slides2 printable pagesQuick reference page with examples and definitions FORMAT:Google SlidesPrintable PDFEASELSTORY ELEMENT
Grades:
4th - 7th
Horror Writing Workshop – ELA – Genre Creative Writing Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics PPT
Interested in teaching students how to write a spooky horror story? Looking for the perfect creative writing unit to engage all learners? This no-prep horror and suspense creative writing unit will guide you from start to finish, comprehensively facilitating the analysis, development, and creation of frightening and suspenseful narratives.An ideal fall creative writing unit, this 22-page and 14-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Horror Writing Workshop"
Grades:
7th - 10th
Middle School Poetry Unit
This Middle School Poetry Unit we covers the following concepts and skills:Definition of poetryDetailed explanation and examples of rhythm and rhymeTypes of poetry (narrative, ballads) and lyric (haiku, cinquain, limerick, sonnet, free verse, blank verse) - including a Ballad Writing Assignment with assessment criteriaHow to write these types of poems - Including a comprehensive Poetry Assignment with assessment criteria which focuses on examining and writing poetryFigures of speech (simile, met
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6th - 8th
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Drama Play Writing Project Outline with Easel Activity Printable and Digital
Drama Play Outline for Play Writing Project. Drama writing activity. If you want your students to write their own play, this is a good way to get them to start thinking. They must write an outline of what their play is about, and they will need to complete the ten steps required for a good outline of their play. Students will have to include information on characters, setting, conflict, plot, etc. Includes brainstorming sheet, protagonist and antagonist character developing sheets (male and fema
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Drama Unit Resource BUNDLE Print and Digital Easel Activities
Myth Writing Lesson for Middle School with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
Myth Writing Lesson for Middle School. Fun for your mythology unit or writing lesson. Includes lesson plan details, assignment handout, and rubric. Students will learn the elements of myth, research a mythological hero, and write their own narrative. They will create a modern-day myth and tell how the hero they chose can solve one of a list of problems that face middle school kids today. Great for substitute, homework, homeschool, distance learning, and independent study. This can be used as a n
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5th - 8th
Journal Writing - Holidays & Seasonal Prompts 117 prompts on 13 TicTacToe Boards
Here are 117 holiday and seasonal journal prompts arranged in 13 grids of nine prompts each to make a Tic-Tac-Toe format. Perfect for your writers!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:13 Choice Boards (9 prompts each)DIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintSo many prompt optionsGreat for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade!CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE!NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable. These are meant to be used at specific ti
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2nd - 8th
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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
Sonnets: Critique & Create, Lesson & Handouts; Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same.Sonnets Lesson Plan: Students can stomp it, shout it, and get the beat while grappling with the challenge of iambic pentameter in Sonnets: Critique & Create. This set of lessons, guides, and handouts provides detailed instruct
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7th - 12th
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Time Conjunctions (Connectives) Worksheets
**These worksheets are included in my complete Explanation Writing Worksheet Pack**Time Conjunctions (Connectives) WorksheetsIncludes two handouts to teach students about time conjunctions (connectives).Handouts included:A worksheet where students choose the correct time conjunctions to place into the sentences.A worksheet where students write a sentence using each of the time conjunctions listed.This resource includes a digital (Google Slides) version. See the end page of the resource for the d
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3rd - 6th
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Elaboration Practice Worksheets - Story Writing with Easel Activities
Story writing elaboration practice worksheets. Descriptive writing activities that teach students how to expand a story by elaborating and adding details and specifics, making writing more interesting and engaging. Includes handout with examples and practice exercise, revising strategies handout, a revising worksheet, ten seasonal stories for expansion, and a writing choice activity with ten possible topics to develop. Included are writing prompts to expand for these seasonal or holiday stories
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4th - 7th
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Adjective Poem and Word List for Brainstorming with Easel Activity
The Adjective Poem is a form poem to help your students write a poem from a simple pattern. Students create their own poem using the parts of speech in the pattern. Teacher directions, brainstorming sheet, and adjective list included. The poem starts out with a plural noun, and then uses other parts of speech, including positive, comparative, and superlative adjectives. It can be used as a handout or projected on your whiteboard if you wish to save paper. Have students work in small groups to st
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
"The Rocket" by Ray Bradbury - Close Reading, Analysis, Writing Short Story Unit
"The Rocket" by Ray Bradbury is a wonderful dystopian short story about a determined, poverty-stricken protagonist named Fiorello who dreams about going to space with his family. While not as well known as some of Bradbury's other dystopian short stories, it includes the same masterful language, unforgettable characters, and an imaginative setting. Therefore, it serves as a fantastic teaching tools for students. This reading comprehension, literary analysis, and fiction writing unit will allow s
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7th - 11th
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Creative Writing Middle School High School - Using Classic Texts as Mentors
When my students complete this learning activity, their creative writing is delightful to read - truly! Plus, they feel 'smart' and it boosts their confidence to add sophistication to their imaginative writing. Unlike simply using a thesaurus, the students have explored the new vocabulary in context and therefore produce sophisticated narrative writing as they understand not only what the words mean, but also how to use them well. I share this with you to get back the love of writing we all have
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Hero's Journey Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer allows students to visualize The Hero's Journey myth as outlined by Joseph Campbell. Each box correlates to stage of the journey, noted within the circle. The circle is divided between "real world" stages of the journey and magical world stages. For visual learners, colors are coordinated so boxes match the color of the stage they correlate with.Students can use this graphic organizer to...Take notes on the hero's journeyDetail the hero's journey of a character in a partic
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5th - 12th
Superhero Project:Common Core: The Hero in Literature
Kids love superheroes! In the classroom, I often use popular superheroes to explain characteristics of the hero in literature. I created an extended journal entry that allows them to take this to another level. They design a character and place him/her in to a conflict. They will learn about: hero, heroine, foil, onomatopoeia, conflict, and symbolism. **********I've recently updated this file to include a template for the crest, and three templates for the cartoon. ********Click here to follow m
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6th - 12th
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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
Practice Writing Extended Metaphors (Similes & Metaphors) (Creative Writing)
This is a six-page product that gives students various ways to access (and then create) Extended Metaphors (and Similes). It starts with a quick and easy, one-page worksheet to kickstart students in their creative writing. There are seventeen metaphor stems which students have to fill out (e.g., Freedom is _____________.) After completing the worksheet, students share with a partner, but also choose their favourite three as the basis for writing extended metaphors (e.g., Freedom is a summer's
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7th - 12th
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