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Middle school creative writing independent work packet pdfs
Poetry Unit - 21 Patterns that are perfect for writing poems - Digital or Print
This poetry unit is an all-encompassing, no-prep writing unit designed to help students work on their poetry writing skills! This works wonderfully for poetry month or any time of the year!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:33 Poetry Activity PagesDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintMany Different Poem Types to Choose FromPoetry Project Choice Grid2 Pages of Ideas to Extend the ActivityPoetry Reflection QuestionsGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade!CHECK OUT TH
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3rd - 6th
Tall Tales Story Pattern Graphic Organizer Printable and Digital Easel Activity
Tall Tales Story Pattern. How to write tall tales! A simple story pattern that will help students write their own tall tale. Fill in the blanks to create a story sketch, then elaborate and expand on to create a personal tall tale. Includes a handout on "What is a Tall Tale?" to use as a reference or put in an interactive notebook, a graphic organizer to help create the main character, and writing paper for a final draft. Also includes a Tall Tale suggested reading list for students to take to
Grades:
4th - 6th
Figurative Language Worksheets and Google Slides - Simile, Idiom, Allusion, etc.
Figurative language independent practice worksheets print and digital resources. This packet of worksheets contains extensive guided practice on figurative language. Alliteration, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, metonymy, onomatopoeia, proverb, personification, proverb, pun, and simile are covered. Use them for classwork, homework, bonus work, and substitute plans. Printable and Google Slides versions are included.FROM MEMORY TO MASTERYBloom's taxonomy verbs are applied throughout. Student
Grades:
6th - 9th
Restart by Gordon Korman - Novel Study!
This novel study for "Restart", by Gordon Korman, contains 50 pages of resources, including Vocabulary & Comprehension Q's per Chapter Packet (and answers!), Focused Assignments and a Culminating Task Choice Board.Focus standards include prediction, visualization, character analysis, point of view, summarization, plot & theme, figurative language and creative writing.No-prep, fun and engaging activities! This novel study is ideal for full class, literature circles, independent study and
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4th - 8th
5 Paragraph Essay Writing- EASIEST way to teach kids to organize their writing
A Best-Seller! Here are a few TpT Buyer reviews:"It's a small resource, but mighty. And extremely intuitive. In fact, I'd say that so far, this may be the best 5 paragraph essay resource I've used yet. Thanks! I would buy this again in a heartbeat. It is awesome. (16+ year teacher here!)""One of the best writing products I've ever purchased!""I used this with my 7th & 8th graders as yet another way to organize their writing. It helped the students that still did not know how to organize thei
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: The Ultimate Writing Bundle (Grades 3-6)
Cursive Handwriting Worksheets Penmanship Practice Fun Animal Riddles
Cursive Handwriting Worksheets Penmanship Practice Fun Animal RiddlesCursive handwriting can be fun! I created these animal based cursive handwriting practice worksheets allow my students to have fun while they reinforce their cursive handwriting skills. -There are 56 animal themed cursive handwriting worksheets in all.-Includes two cursive handwriting worksheets for each letter of the alphabet, which include animal riddles and tongue twisters. -I have also added non-themed creative writing han
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1st - 8th
Improving Sentences Strong Writing Worksheets for Expanding Sentences NO PREP
Creative writing practice activities, ideal for stretching sentences! This independent work packet contains 40 sentence structure practice worksheets for upper Elementary and Middle School Literacy Centers. Also ideal for no prep sub lessons, these printable complex sentence building or sentence expansion worksheets include differentiation and worked examples to help students add detail and interest to their narrative writing. Use as warm ups / starter activities, bell ringers, support in SPED c
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Improving and Expanding Sentences Fun Creative Writing Activities BUNDLE
Writing Prompts for Middle School--100 High Interest Prompts!
100 High-Interest Writing Prompts are presented to inspire creative and detailed writing. These are sure to engage even reluctant writers, with writing prompts that address personal, relevant issues for middle school students. Examples:★ Reflect on the following quotation: “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” –Epicteus★ How does technology influence your life? What are the positives and what are the negatives? Use examples to support your answer.★ Tell the story
Grades:
6th - 8th
Preposition Poem Worksheet, Word Lists, and Easel Activity
Preposition Poem Worksheet. Prepositions and poetry together! Worksheet will help students playfully combine poetic form with a riddle, while extending awareness of prepositional phrases and their use. Also encourages use of imagery and figurative language like similes and metaphors to paint pictures with words. Includes a preposition list, a sensory word list, and a brainstorming sheet to help students get their poems started, along with teacher directions. Emoji theme, in color and black and w
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Zombie Apocalypse Unit - End of the Year Project or Emergency Sub Lesson Plans
This week-long, self-guided zombie apocalypse project is the PERFECT end of the year unit! It is so versatile and can be used for many different grades and subjects; appropriate for middle school or high school, science or language arts, accelerated or remediation, even upper elementary. It could also be used for a Halloween unit or emergency sub lesson plans. Directions on each page are self explanatory and will keep your students engaged from start to finish.I originally created this activity
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Biology Lessons and Curriculum for the ENTIRE YEAR
Poetry Writing - Five Senses Poem Creating Imagery with Easel Activity
Five Senses Poem Poetry Writing with Easel Activity. Help students begin using sensory language and writing poetry using vivid imagery. Add to your poetry unit. Students write a poem using their senses. Examples guide thinking. Includes handout, brainstorming pages, final poem publishing page, slides for whiteboard, and teacher directions. You’ll be amazed at the original and creative poems students write using this format. Great addition for Poetry Month in April. Good for substitute, homework
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
The Monkey’s Paw Short Story Activities & Worksheets - Digital & Printable!
Interacting with W.W. Jacob’s short horror story “The Monkey’s Paw” is easy and engaging with these post-reading activities & worksheets! A wide variety of no-prep activities are included, making it easy for you to differentiate your instruction, extend the learning for your early finishers, or provide student choice. Printable? Digital? It’s all included to save YOU time.⬆️ Check out the PREVIEW for more information! ⬆️Both teachers and students love these unique and challenging critical th
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6th - 8th
Design a Video Game, App, Clothing Line, & Restaurant- 6th, 7th, 8th Persuasive
Unleash the boundless potential of your students' creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and persuasive writing skills with this resource that invites them to embark on a journey of imagination and self-expression. Within this extraordinary bundle, students will discover a rich selection of four engaging creative writing activities, each designed to inspire and empower.With the freedom to choose from designing a video game, Cellphone App, Clothing Line, or Restaurant concept, students will be fully
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5th - 8th
Creative Bell Ringers ELA and Early Finishers For Middle School Choice Board
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to offer a fun alternative for the early finishers who have already done their work? Is one of your goals to encourage creativity and writing skills by using creative bell ringers for middle school? Would you be interested in empowering your students to do independent work as warm-up activities? If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with it right away? Think about what a difference it would make i
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6th - 8th
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Figurative Language Worksheets - Simile, Metaphor, Personification, and more ...
Many of my students love sports, so I made these figurative language worksheets with a sports and outdoor theme. This packet of standards-aligned worksheets can be used for guided practice or independent work on metaphor, personification, simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and hyperbole. Great for homework, distance-learning, packets, early-finishers, and more.The worksheets can be slipped into sheet protectors and used in centers. Simile - Identify and EvaluateSimile - Create through word cho
Grades:
3rd - 6th
End of the Year ELA Menu Choice Board Middle Grades with Easel Activity
This End of the Year middle grades ELA Menu assignment is a great final project or end of year activity. Useful writing choice board for differentiation. Print or go digital. A favorite end of year activity. Students like to have a choice to complete any of 6 different projects to demonstrate what they have learned in the course of the school year. Displayed in 3 different formats. One is presented as a menu choice board, one is presented as a list that students can read over with parents and ci
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5th - 8th
Also included in: End of the Year Activities for Middle Grades Language Arts BUNDLE
Create Your Own Superhero Storytelling Project! — ELA or Art — CCSS Rubrics
How do you write a superhero story? How are comics books created? This no-prep storytelling lesson includes everything students need to create their own superhero story! Designed for English or art classrooms, this project guides students through the invention of their own superhero and the development of an accompanying superhero narrative. An exciting and engaging learning experience your students will never forget, this resource also addresses 8 Common Core ELA Standards and 2 Common Core Art
Grades:
6th - 10th
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"
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7th - 10th
Dungeons and Dragons Inspired Creative Writing Assignment
This is a Dungeons and Dragons inspired creative writing activity. Fun for a variety of ages and writing skills. It is reusable and versatile! Your students will have a great time creating a character and writing a unique backstory. All you need is a 6 sided die to get started! Students will choose one of the 5 races, which each have unique personalities, goals and flaws to roll for. I've made this assignment to simplify the Dungeons and Dragons character creation process while incorporating cre
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4th - 10th
Halloween Imagery Word Lists - 140 Writing Prompts with Easel Activity
Halloween Writing imagery sheet and sensory word lists for reference. Use these to write spooky Halloween stories with imagery and more description. Great pack for a writing center or print for writing notebooks or folders. First page explains when a writer uses imagery, the reader can create a set of mental pictures produced by the memory or imagination. The author uses sensory images and figurative language to stimulate the reader's mind. Readers visualize and feel the senses of sight, sound,
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4th - 7th
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
Digital First Week of School Activities for Upper Grades and Middle Grades
This is a digital set of back to school activities for use with Google Slides and Google Classroom. Students insert images and text into the slides. These are great digital get to know you type activities for the first week of school for upper and middle grades. Check out the video preview to see what is included.You can also check out my digital end of the year memory book for upper and middle grades HERE.
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5th - 8th
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Weather Poetry Imagery Word List, Templates and Easel Activity Digital and Print
Imagery with Weather Poems! Easel Activity included. Have your students create weather poems using descriptive adjectives and imagery. Three different poem formats support differentiated instruction. Includes a list of weather adjectives and eight different acrostic poem writing papers with differentiated lines. Fun and engaging activity when reading a story or novel in which weather plays a major role in developing the plot (i.e. the short story “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury or the nove
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Fifth Grade Camping Themed Worksheets {100 Standards Aligned Printables}
This standards aligned, engaging, camping themed resource contains 100 printables (worksheets) for the fifth grade, each one focusing on either Language, Math, Writing, and/or Reading skills! These are excellent to use for early finishers, quarantine packets, seat-work, homework, morning work, substitute days, and even to send home within a summer packet for further review! Having a few of these sheets printed and ready to go at all times ensures that you won't ever have a student with "nothing
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4th - 6th
Also included in: 3,000 Standards Aligned Worksheets
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