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Middle school creative writing worksheet 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
Show, Don't Tell: Descriptive Writing Practice Worksheet
Students learning to fine-tune their narrative writing will benefit from this "Show, don't tell" exercise. This sheet is a perfect complement to a "Show, don't tell" introductory lesson, as it provides a ready-to-use tool for students to practice their descriptive writing skills.
On this sheet, students are asked to turn boring "telling" sentences into descriptive, sensory scenes. An example is provided on the student sheet to guide student work, and a complete answer key is provided with samp
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3rd - 8th
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Literary Elements BUNDLE (To use with ANY novel or to teach narrative writing)
Resources for teaching literary elements (narration, plot, setting, characterisation etc.) Powerpoint presentations, detailed lesson plans, informational hand outs, worksheets, posters and more!
Currently studying a novel in class? Looking for resources to help your students analyze literary elements more effectively? Or, are you teaching writing? Looking for resources to help students develop plot, characters and setting more authentically?Either way, these resources will assist you!
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Advertising Techniques - Create An Ad - Media Literacy
Looking for a fun project where students create their own advertisements? Using the techniques used in advertising, students must create an ad and then justify their work by writing a paragraph explaining their choices. Excellent for a media awareness activity, media literacy unit, or a study on persuasive writing! Looking for a DIGITAL VERSION of this activity? CLICK HERE!Includes a two-page handout with 10 common advertising strategies listed, complete with examples and discussion prompts! I
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Media Literacy Social Media Activities Advertising Lessons
Quotation Marks Cartoon Creative Writing Unit Just Add Dialogue Worksheets
Quotation Marks Cartoon Creative Writing Unit Just Add Dialogue WorksheetsKids love cartoons! One fun way to get them thinking about adding dialogue and quotation marks in their writing is to provide a format that inspires creative thought. This unit consists of 26 printable worksheets that can be used in a number of ways. There are 10 different cartoons with no dialogue added. Students add their own dialogue - either by writing sentences at the bottom of the page, or by using word bubbles.
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2nd - 8th
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Adjective Writing Prompts Describing Objects
Help your students think of something to write with these Adjective Writing Prompts!There are 16 prompt mats. Each mat contains a photo and space to write adjectives which describe the object. Once students have planned which adjectives to use, they can publish their work on the matching publishing sheet or in their books.A word board is also included for ideas. It comes in both Australian and US spelling.These are perfect to support informative and factual writing. Simply print and laminate!Lik
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K - 6th
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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
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6th - 9th
Photo Writing Prompts
Help your students think of something to write with these Photo Writing Prompt cards!There are 33 cards covering the following categories; places, animals and community helpers. Each card contains a word bank of words likely to be used when writing about the photo.These are perfect to support informative and factual writing. Simply print and laminate!Combine with Photo Writing Prompts Set 2 hereHave a question? Use the Product Q & A or email me at talesfrommissd@gmail.comRelated ProductsPhot
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K - 6th
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"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
Emergency Sub Plans Middle School ELA Substitute Teacher Activities - Number 2
Do you want to be the best teacher? Ready to have your emergency sub plans do a happy dance? Imagine leaving your middle school champs with activities that are so captivating, they won't even notice you're MIA. Plot twist: while you're away, the learning party continues! These aren't your run-of-the-mill worksheets; they're magical scrolls that whisk students away on captivating adventures. ✨ Think about what a difference it will make when you start using this emergency ELA sub plans pack in
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6th - 8th
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How to write a good introduction paragraph 4th & 5th grade, hook your reader
Writing a good introduction paragraph is sometimes the hardest part. Teach 3rd, 4th & 5th graders how to write a good introduction paragraph to hook your reader with this low-prep resource. Writing a strong introduction paragraph makes your reader want to continue to read your paper. Teach your students how to do this. INCLUDED INSIDE:✿ Explanation of what a hook is✿ 8 different introduction styles✿ Examples of each style✿ Printable booklet for students to practiceThis packet is great for ex
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4th - 6th
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Hero's Journey Identifying Stages
An "ordinary" boy who makes things happen when he is angry or scared, the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village and our friendly neighborhood high school student bitten by a radioactive spider – they’re all heroes of their own narratives, or if you like, protagonists within a Hero’s Journey. Identifying and analyzing the acts and stages of the Hero’s Journey can be difficult for students if not modeled first. This resource includes plot summaries from the above three well-kno
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Hero's Journey Presentation, Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers Bundle
Mother's Day Writing And Fun Activities - 61 PAGES
BUY THIS PRODUCT ON TIME AND YOU CAN USE IT YEAR AFTER YEAR:)Mother's Day Writing Activities - 61 PAGES(INCLUDING BONUS:15 PAGES ADDED ON MAY 3, 2019)If you want the SPANISH VERSION click here:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mothers-Day-Writing-Activities-FREE-61-PAGES-SPANISH-VERSION-5224510This product contains 61 beautiful pages, plus 5 colorful, beautiful, cards in different versions.I also included a version for AUNT, MUM, and GRANDMA.The students will complete sentences about
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PreK - 6th
Descriptive Writing - Graphic Organizers, Examples, Rubric and More!
Looking for something to lead your students through writing a DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH or essay? This resource includes a detailed assignment sheet, brainstorming sheet, peer editing / self-evaluation sheet, Helpful Hints handout, detailed grading rubric and more! It also includes two example descriptive paragraphs / mentor texts for students to see the difference between a poorly written and a well-written paragraph. An easy-to-use package for students to create a well-written descriptive parag
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: WRITING - Persuasive, Narrative, Expository & Descriptive Writing Bundle
Valentine's Day Writing - Conversation / Candy Heart Activity
Valentine's Day Writing - In this activity, students use traditional Valentine's Day Candy/Conversation Hearts and Valentine's Day vocabulary, to create an original short story or poem. My students have always LOVED this unique and fun writing or poetry assignment, and I love to read what they produce. This activity is great for literacy centers, creative writing, and group work and is easily adaptable to different age groups. **You can use real candy conversation hearts or use the paper conve
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Valentine's Day Activity Bundle - Writing, Poetry, and Grammar!
Editing and Proofreading Marks - Poster, Worksheets, and more..
This set is easy, yet effective to use in K-5 classrooms. It contains a full page classroom poster, students' personal desktop helpers, and worksheets to practice editing and proofreading marks.Page # 1 - A classroom poster or student's handout which displays marks and description. (can be pasted into your student's journals)Page # 2 - A poster or student's handout that shows marks and descriptions with examples.Page # 3 - A worksheet which has editing marks and only examples. Students will use
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2nd - 6th
English: Writing A Public Service Announcement (PSA)
English: Writing A Public Service Announcement (PSA)Writing a public service announcement (PSA) is a fantastic way to get your students interested in writing. It allows them to take a social issue that they can connect with and express them self in creating an announcement for that issue. You get three resources in one: Resource #1) The Handouts - Structured for independent learningResource #2) The Assignment - Step-by-step for independent completion Resource #3) The Rubric - Simple to use for g
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7th - 10th
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Ugly Christmas Holiday Sweater Descriptive and Persuasive Writing Editable
Keep your students engaged as you wait for the holidays with this fun, creative Ugly Christmas or Holiday Sweater writing challenge. Students will design, describe, recreate based on a description, and persuade.They'll be practicing writing and reading skills in a fun, unique way, and your lesson planning is finished!This resource is completely editable -- you can have students create any kind of holiday sweater.Students will:design an original ugly Christmas or Holiday sweater following a pro
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Christmas No Prep Persuasive and Descriptive Writing Bundle
One Word Writing & Art Project: Goals for the New Year / Beginning School Year
This One Word Project is an engaging, reflective, and powerful way for students to stay motivated and set positive goals for the year. Use at the beginning of the New Year, or beginning of the school year. There's also a fun chalk art and video component! Students pick one inspirational word to focus on for the year to provide clarity, focus, and ambition. You could start this at the beginning of the school year (back to school), or calendar year (January). Full unit & ALL resources included
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3rd - 7th
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Wait, Wait! Don't Shoot! A Persuasive Writing Thanksgiving Activity!
Teach Persuasive Writing with this fun activity where the students act like they are the turkey and they try to persuade the farmer not to eat them for Thanksgiving Dinner!
Your students will be engaged in the writing process with a variety of whole class, partner and small group activities that help them formulate their stance, come up with reasons and alternatives and review persuasive language as well as personal pronouns.
Common Core Aligned! ELACC4W1a-d
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- 1 Writing
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3rd - 6th
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End of the Year Activity Packet - End of School, Graduation ELA Worksheets
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to end the school in a reflective and successful manner together with your students? Is one of your goals to encourage reflection writing and introspection among other exciting end of the school year activities? Would you be interested in having memorable last days of the school year or middle school graduation activities in your class?If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with it right away?Think
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: 50% OFF End of the Year Activities, Graduation Worksheets MEGA Bundle
Horror Mini Lessons | ELA Reading & Creative Writing
Halloween friendly! Ready to have students in the palm of your hand and give them plenty of reasons to want to be working in your class - all year long? If your students like scary stories and other things frightful - read on!This product is also available in my Bundle of Fear (200+ Pages and growing). Don't miss out on a great bargain!Get students hooked and keep them engaged using the theme of horror. With these highly engaging lessons, they will practice their reading analysis and narrative w
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Language Arts Lessons Horror Bundle | Middle School and High School
A List of Adjectives
This is a 2 page list to help students find and use a variety of adjectives. There are some of each of the different kinds of adjectives and they are in alphabetical order.
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4th - 8th
Story Writing Prompts | Photo Writing Prompts | Narrative Writing
Help your students think of something to write with these Story Writing Prompt Cards!The 40 cards cover a variety of fiction and non-fiction topics. Each card includes a sentence that can be used within the story or adapted to students' ideas.Support creative thinking and help students enjoy writing. Simply print and laminate!Have a question? Use the Product Q & A or email me at talesfrommissd@gmail.comRelated ProductsWriting Prompts Variety PackWriting Prompts - You're the Author!Show, Don'
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2nd - 6th
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