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Free middle school creative writing scaffolded notes
Author's Point of View Cheat Sheet! {Freebie!} (First, Second, Third Person)
Free for all your needs in helping students remember the multiple methods that writers may use to narrate their stories. This author point of view cheat sheet is also super handy for writing units and helping students pick as well as stick to their narrative style.Each point of view is simply defined. Additionally clear examples of word choices that fit with each style are given. If you are looking to nail the common core standard "Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator
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4th - 9th
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Paragraph Writing Made Easy Student Template FREE
Paragraph Writing Made Easy Student Template is an excellent tool for teaching the process of writing a paragraph. How to write a paragraph visual is included to help students visualize the writing process. Also included are:-A Brainstorming Page-Topic and Concluding Sentence Prompting -Structured and organized Supporting Sentence Practice-Putting it all together -rough copy and good copy - pagesHelp your students learn to write a paragraph with ease. Simple download and use today! _____________
Grades:
5th - 7th
Character Sketch Worksheet
A worksheet that creates a brief character sketch. Students can use this to map out fictional characters of their own creation or to take a more in-depth look at a character in an established work. This worksheet asks about the character's appearance, thoughts, words, actions, and motivations.
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6th - 12th
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Characteristics of Epics and Epic Heroes powerpoint notes lesson
This powerpoint presentation gives detailed explanation and examples of the characteristics of epic poetry and the epic hero, displaying still shots taken from a multitude of popular movies and television series'. Students will be able to record organized notes on epics and epic heroes, while seeing vivid examples that encourage comprehension of the material. This presentation displays a compilation of characteristics in the most simplified format possible, in order to ensure the success of ev
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Irregular Verbs: Present and Past Tense
Use this list of irregular present and past tense verbs to help your ESL students who are still learning!
Grades:
1st - 12th
Similes: Guided Notes and Poetry Analysis Practice Activity
In this two-part worksheet, students will first learn the basics of what similes are and why they're used. Students will follow along as they fill in explanations showing how similes compare two things using a feature that both things have in common.
On the back, students will read a free-verse poem, and will identify the similes used within. Students will then use the poem to answer several questions about the author's use of similes within the poem.
Answer key is included, and is great to
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Let's Write a Fable! (Student Template)
Provide scaffolding for your students who just aren't sure how to get started with this easy-to-use fable template!
Perfect for ELL's, students with IEP's, or struggling writers.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Narrative Writing Editing Checklist
Students can use this check list to self-check and peer-check their narrative writing. Students are encouraged to work through the list to ensure they have checked spelling and grammar, as well as reminders about the narrative structure. Uploaded as a word document so that you can edit, add or remove whatever you'd like!
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3rd - 7th
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Underappreciated Figurative Language Guided Notes
This listing corresponds with the Lesson on Underappreciated Figurative Language which can be found here.If you like this resource, you'd love this writing lesson on the Progymnasmata and these lessons on Aristotle's Rhetorical Appeals.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
ELA Descriptive Writing Practice!
This was an extra credit opportunity that I gave my 7th grade students! It encourages them to write about their own interests, and creates a fun and engaging way to differentiate instruction. I asked students if they wanted to share out what they wrote about and read some examples and they all loved it. Perfect for practicing descriptive writing, can also be modified to help write about characters.
Grades:
7th - 8th
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Complaint Box Writing
This is a fun way for students to "vent" about their pet peeves in an informal way of argumentative writing. This is a presentation that takes you through the steps from understanding / identifying pet peeves to analyzing other pieces of writing about pet peeves.
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Writing Strategies That Work!
Are you tired of pulling your hair out trying to teach your children how to write a narrative story? Well, here is a study guide that is sure to ease your troubles! This unique writing "study guide" helps students to see a "recipe" for writing a narrative. These concrete ideas help teachers communicate the writing process with children so that they get it!! Students can use this study guide as they approach any narrative writing prompt. This recipe will turn non-writers into strong writers! Happ
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3rd - 7th
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Nomos, Telos, Mythos, Oikos Guided Notes
These Guided Notes are activities designed to be used with the cooresponding PowerPoint Presentation on Nomos, Telos, Mythos, and Oikos.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Aristotle's Rhetorical Appeals Bundle!
Character Archetypes Notes
This document is a note-taking chart reviewing various character archetypes. It includes space for 13 different character archetypes, which are a combination of archetypes from Reader's Workshop and Carl Jung's archetypes. This resource is best used with my Character Archetypes Presentation, which includes details, traits, and examples for the 13 different archetypes. The 13 archetypes include:1. Hero2. Villain3. Sidekick4. Anti-hero5. Mentor6. Caregiver7. Lover8. Magician9. Outlaw10. Explorer11
Grades:
6th - 9th
Teaching Dialogue Slides
*Would you like a visual way to show how to teach students how to write dialogue into their stories? These slides are perfect for you! *Visually pleasing*Examples on each slide
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Dialogue / Quotation Marks Freebie Practice
Students take guided notes on indenting when using dialogue and get to practice punctuating and indenting a passage before responding to an independent practice writing prompt. The prompt asks them to write the conversation between a girl and her mother after the parent gets a call from the teacher!
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Career Research
Graphic organizer or outline for students to research about a career they're interested in.
I used it around Labor Day, but you could really use it anytime.
Could be used in Higher Grades for struggling learners.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Short Story Graphic Organiser: For Crafting Stories in Timed Conditions
Recent Update:The one page planning sheet has been updated to include past present and future tense. Both the original and updated version are included in the download.OverviewIn timed test conditions, every second counts, and having a well-organised plan in place can be the key to success. Use this simple one page worksheet to support students by providing a clear and efficient framework for organising their ideas and structuring their story.With dedicated sections to character, plot, setting,
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7th - 10th
Narrative Characters Do, Think, Say, Feel Anchor Chart Blank
Narrative characters do things (actions big and small), think things (internal thoughts), say things (dialog), and feel things (emotions). Blank anchor chart, printable, for students to fill out as a writing tool when revising narrative stories
Grades:
1st - 8th
The Jacket- Interactive PowerPoint Slides
These interactive slides can by used to teach The Jacket, by Gary Soto. Slides include vocabulary definitions, narrative story elements, figurative language, and vivid verbs.
Grades:
5th - 8th
FREE No Prep Fast Finisher Photo Lesson with Discussions, and Tasks for ESL/ELL
Are you looking for a quick timer filler for fast finishers or supplementary activity for emergencies? This is a lesson that is built around a single thought-provoking image and it’s perfect for fast finishers or for those moments when you finish a class a bit earlier than you had planned. The ideas an tasks in the lesson plan, plus the accompanying photo, make this super simple to pull out at a moment’s notice and keep the learning happening in your classroom.Here’s how it works: You get a sing
Grades:
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Teaching Narrative Writing
This resource was designed to teach the basic components of narrative writing to students grades 3 and above-- by using a lot of fun pop-culture references! Students will love seeing new concepts reinforced by references to old favorite stories such as Moana and Charlotte's Web, as well as references to NEW favorites like Riverdale and To All The Boys I've Loved Before (available on Netflix). *Note: Students need NOT have seen any of the stories/movies/shows referenced in this learning tool in o
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Narrative Plan Template
Narrative Plan TemplateSections: - Orientation: Sizzling Start- Rising Action- Climax- Falling Action - Resolution Students use this document to plan their narrative writing during independent writing routines.
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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