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Middle school creative writing scaffolded note pdfs
Hero's Journey Doodle Notes
Hero’s Journey graphic organizer that allow students to compile their knowledge and understanding of the monomyth (in the traditional 12-step cycle that most narratives follow) in a doodle notes style! Give your students a welcome change of pace by leading them through the ideas and concepts underpinning the Hero’s Journey and then gift them with time to doodle and make those connections! This graphic organizer would be great for an interactive notebook, too!
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Hero's Journey Presentation, Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers Bundle
Transition Words for Narrative Writing
Here's a 1-page quick tool/cheat sheet for students to use when writing any narrative!Here are the categories: Time Transitions, Place Transitions, Add Information, Show Similarities, Show Location, To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting, To Build Suspense, and Show Time.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Reading and Summarizing Doddle Note Taking Graphic Organizer Any Subject
Engage your students in notetaking using this creative and visual set of doodle graphic organizers which are the perfect visual tool to gather information about any subject such as writing, close reading, sciences, or math. These doodle note-taking can be used to-summarize information-Interactive notebooks-video summarizing-close reading notes-main ideas and details-reviewing math concepts-writing centers♥︎♥︎♥︎ CommentsIf you have any questions, suggestions, or need clarification about this reso
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Middle School Novel Study │ Scythe, The Book │ By Neal Shusterman │ 200+ pages
This comprehensive 200+ page novel study resource facilitates a thorough understanding and appreciation of Neal Shusterman's novel Scythe. Filled with various enticing questions and answers for every chapter, this resource will guide your students through the novel in a way that encourages critical thinking and deep analysis.FREE CHAPTER 1 - Try it out with your classroom!THE IMPORTANCE OF NOVEL STUDIESIncorporating novel studies into your lesson plans can be a valuable way to help students deve
Grades:
8th - 10th
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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Grades:
4th - 9th
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"I am From" Poem Packet: Back-to-School!
The "I am From" poem (or autobiographical/introduction poem) is not an entirely new concept, but this file contains the step-by-step process that scaffolds the writing process for even the most "resistant" poets in your class.
The packet contains a two-sided pre-writing worksheet, a rough draft template, directions for formatting the final draft, and a detailed grading rubric. The writing process could take anywhere from 2-5 days in class, depending on the age of the learners and the time desig
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Narrative Writing Interactive Notebook
Narrative Writing Interactive Notebook: Sentences, Plot, Show Don't Tell, Figurative Language, Setting, Characters, Leads, Edit and Revise This interactive notebook includes:~22 pages of student notes~Unit plan suggestions ~Pictures of finished pages~A few of the pages include alternatives to fit your needs***************************************************************************** Notes Cover the Following Topics:~Writing Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences~Watermelon, Slice, and Seed Stor
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street - Reading Comprehension Quiz and Worksheets
This preparation by Creative Works is based on the story ( Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street by Roni Schooter)
Included with this preparation are -
1. Reading Comprehension Questions - Blanks
2. Reading Comprehension Questions - Answer Key
3. Cause and Effect diagram - Blanks
4. Cause and Effect diagram - Answer Key
5. Creative Writing Story Helpers Diagram
6. Writing exercise
Grades:
3rd - 7th, Staff
Opinion Essay Writing Prompts for 5th, 6th and 7th Grade
These essay writing prompts for opinion writing were made for students in 5th, 6th and 7th grade. There are 10 exciting and thought-provoking topics with guided writing prompts outlining the correct structure for essays. This resource is perfect for students that have not mastered writing 5 paragraphs and require scaffolding. Each topic has a brainstorming activity and tips for what to write in each paragraph giving students guidance for writing their essays. This resource also includes a self-
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: 5th Grade Writing Bundle | Writing Prompts | Essay | Guided Writing
Three Types of Writing Review
Getting ready for state testing? Need your students to remember that there are THREE completely different types of writing that they might see on the test? This resource will help your students review the three main types of writing:NarrativeInformationalPersuasiveFor each type of writing, you will review the purpose, organization, and transition words used. Students will fill in the blanks on their handout (Answer Key is provided). This is a great way to help your students feel prepared for the
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Detailed Outline for Memoir & Personal Narrative
This detailed outline will help students break down their stories and find the beginning, middle, and the end. Also, it will help them brainstorm ideas and guide them as they write their stories. This outline is perfect for memoirs and personal narratives.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Powers of Persuasion: Using the PERSUADER Acronym to Write a Compelling Speech
This work book consists of 25 pages which introduce students to the acronym “PERSUADER”- an excellent tool for both identifying and remembering persuasive techniques. It explains each persuasive technique individually and provides examples from famous speeches from history.The workbook is scaffolded with tasks first introducing the technique and then asking students to identify and highlight its use before requiring them to practise the technique themselves. Finally they annotate an extract from
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Organizador gráfico para una trama
Este organizador gráfico ayuda a los estudiantes a crear una historia bien escrita con una trama que se desarrolla lentamente.
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Differentiated S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Scaffold to create a Fairy Tale
Provided is the scaffold S.C.A.M.P.E.R. that has a guideline that explains what each section includes. As well as, three different forms of a differentiated worksheet for students to get started on writing their own Fairy Tales. Form A allows students to have a checklist and to begin writing.Form B is more prompted in order to help students who need more assistance and structure in their writing.Form C is for those students who need examples in front of them and even more scaffolding and prompti
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
Television News Report Scaffold Outline Weather Script Media TV English Speaking
This resource is perfect for junior or middle schoolers (Australian grade 5 - 10) who are producing and creating their own news bulletin, segment or stories. This detailed explainer and scaffold provides a great launchpad for extension of ideas and techniques associated with reporting the news!Television News Report Scaffold includes: - a layout and suggested order of working to create a nightly TV news bulletin- opening sequence for the news bulletin- two feature news reports - linking devices-
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Graphic Organizers for any grade level
Graphic Organizers. They are the key part of documenting, note-taking, and organizing information. This is a 23 page document of several common graphic organizers and many personally used samples.
Here is a list of the graphic organizers you will see in the document.
1. Sequence of Events
2. Note Taker
3. Cause and Effect
4. Timeline
5. Book Log
6. Schema and Inferencing
7. Quotes from a story and the affects
8. Vocabulary Word Study cards
9. Individual KWL Chart
10. The 5 W's and an H Note tak
Grades:
1st - 7th
Christmas Fictional Narrative Writing If I Were an Ornament... CCSS Grades 3-6
Unwrap the magic of Christmas with this Fictional Narrative Writing Lesson, designed to pair with any cherished holiday book, such as "The Christmas Ornaments" by Pamela Edge. Immerse your students in the enchanting tale of discarded Christmas tree ornaments, replaced by shiny new decorations. Cast aside and forgotten, they find themselves in a bargain bin at the humane society, clinging to the fading hope of once again adorning a Christmas tree. Transport your students to a world where ornament
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Fourteen Holiday Lessons BUNDLE Minimal Prep CCSS Grades 3-6
The Day the Chairs Quit: Creating an Argument Activity
This is a wonderful activity to finish your argumentative unit! All materials and directions to set up and complete this activity in your classroom are included (besides the caution tape)! This is always a huge hit in my classroom!Included in this download:Resignation letter from the chairsTwo options of "We Quit" or "Out of Order" signsGraphic organizer with the parts of an argument (space for claim, reasons, evidence, and conclusionFinal draft publishing paper
Grades:
4th - 8th
Back to School Poetry Writing with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
Poetry Writing Activity for Back to School! Goes with A Remarkable Adventure by Jack Prelutsky. At the beginning of the year, read a poem about excuses for not doing homework! A fun back to school poem to read with your students. Fun to do the first week of school. Includes a poetry activity sheet (useful for the beginning of the year) which provides a scaffolded guide for them to analyze a poem, looking for rhyme, alliteration, figurative language, imagery, and more. Also includes student step
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Writing Frame | Scaffolded Persuasive Writing | Graphic Organizer
Guide pupils through the writing process for a five-paragraph persuasive speech, article, or letter. This packs features both quick and detailed planning sheets for five paragraphs - 17 pages in total, plus EASEL activities!This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE. Includes:A single page writing frame or scaffold with three columns for each paragraph (what to include, useful sentence starters, and space to plan or make notes for the written c
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Guided Writing Frames Bundle | Scaffolded Notes | Graphic Organizers
Elements of a Fairy Tale Notes and Presentation: DIGITAL and PRINTABLE
This is a great introduction to a fairy tale, folktale, or fractured fairy tale unit! Soon, I will have this product as a part of my fractured fairy tale bundle, so stay tuned! I use this presentation and guided notes as an introduction to the format and elements of a fairy tale. Please note: This product is not designed for lower elementary school students. What is covered in the presentation: Popular Western Fairy Tales Elements of a Fairy Tale (What Makes a Fairy Tale?)Two excerpts from "The
Grades:
4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Fractured Fairy Tale Narrative Writing Unit: Middle and High School
Creating Suspense in Writing
Teaching students how to create suspense in writing is a fun, 2-day lesson that is perfect for a narrative unit (especially if it falls around Halloween!)
This document includes:
1. Notes on how to use 2 different writing that create suspense. Writing Tool #1 is based off of the EXCELLENT video by Aaron Sitze (and Ted ED) called "How to Slow Down Time". The video is available on YouTube. Students really enjoy the video and connect with it.
2. A worksheet for students to practice using these 2
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Write a Great Narrative- A Complete Step by Step Student Guide and Organizer
Do your students need some extra support to get through the difficult writing process? My students sure did! I created this student friendly guide to provide a scaffold as you lead your students through the process of writing a narrative, from brainstorming a topic through publishing. This guide was created to be photocopied as a complete packet for each student. Alternatively, you could use each page separately as you teach a mini lesson on specific steps. Included in this guide:Brainstorm
Grades:
4th - 7th
Text Types and Writing Process Pack
This bundle contains a collection of pre-writing, planning, and editing process aids which can be used as classroom posters, additions to interactive notebooks, worksheets and checklists. Use to help students choose an appropriate text type, to teach about the stages of writing, and to help students plan out their texts. The bundle contains full colour pages as well as BLM options. There are overviews of the various text types and associated forms of writing, pre-writing choices handouts, an
Grades:
4th - 6th
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