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Free middle school creative writing resources for Microsoft PowerPoint
Figure of Speech- Simile, Personification, Metaphor PowerPoint and Worksheet
Includes:★1x PowerPoint presentation (10 slides)This PowerPoint presentation highlights various figurative language techniques; including the definition of simile, metaphor and personification with poetic examples for each. A great educational resource for Stage 2 and 3 teachers. ★1x Figurative Language Worksheet (2 pages)Students must identify statements as similes, metaphors or personification. Additionally, students must write sentences using figurative language techniques assisted by picture
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4th - 6th
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Show Don't Tell Seven Steps Writing Template
Use this template in your creative writing lessons for students to write using the 'Show Don't Tell!' technique. This resource include some Show Don't Tell writing prompts and an editable slide to create your own!Looking for other resource to support your writers? You may like these!- WOW Words- Writing Support Bundle- Magic Editing Pencils- 'Said' is dead- Writing Goals Peg Chart- 5 ★ Writing Checklist- Story Starter Pencils-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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3rd - 6th
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Free Halloween Creative Writing Prompt Activity - October 2021
Grab this month's (October 2021) free creative writing activity to get your kids writing an interesting Halloween narrative. Make it simple by getting your students to write a description of how they feel when entering the spooky castle or challenge them to write an escape-style story as they must rescue their friend. This free creative writing activity includes:A writing prompt with a pictureStory requirement guidelinesStory Challenge suggestions (optional)File TypeThe file is in Microsoft Powe
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1st - 6th
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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE (Animated)
This is an animated PowerPoint presentation on figurative language. It introduces/reviews similies, metaphors, onomatopoeia, alliteration, hyperbole, and personification.
Grades:
4th - 9th
So you think you know your teacher? No prep needed!
This assignment has already been used in my classroom and is kid approved! My students had a blast answering questions about their favorite teacher. Students will respond to questions using the slides provided, they can use text box, pictures of gifs… Do be warned, your classroom might be full of laughter after you’re finished with this activity! Want to make this activity last longer? Allow students to present their answers to the class.
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3rd - 12th
Vision Board Template
Use this fun, editable template to have your students create digital vision boards! You can use this for any topic, any subject, as an assessment, as a get to know you, etc. I like to have my kiddos create a New Year vision board - that's my example on the cover photo! *************************************************************************************************************Looking for another cross-curricular template?Super Social Media Bundle âž¡ Click HereInstagram Template Set âž¡ Click HereTw
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4th - 12th
Alliteration Magic-animated POWERPOINT
A fully animated powerpoint designed to teach alliterations. A complete review, with examples and practice opportunities. This powerpoint will keep your students entertained, while they learn all they need to know about alliterations
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Free Winter Creative Writing Prompt Activity - December 2021
Grab this month's (December 2021) free creative writing activity to get your kids writing an interesting winter narrative about the relationship between the dog and the snowman in the picture. Make it simple by getting your students to write a short conversation between the dog and the snowman, or challenge them to write a story from the dog's perspective. This free creative writing activity includes:A writing prompt with a pictureStory requirement guidelinesStory Challenge suggestions (optional
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1st - 6th
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FREE Writing Quote of the Week Collection
This collection of 41 writing quotes gives you one quote per week in the school year, with a few to spare! Inspire your writers with fresh "food for thought" on why writing is important and enjoyable. The quotes are mostly general thoughts on writing by famous authors or people, but a few are direct quotes from books, including:• Stephen King• Ernest Hemingway• Mark Twain• Michael Crichton• Dr. Suess• Many others!With this list of quotes, you can:• Project the quote on a SMARTboard or screen for
Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in:Â Bell-Ringers & Programs Bundle for MIDDLE School ELA
Elements of Literature PowerPoint: CCSS Aligned
The ten slides in this FREE Elements of Literature PowerPoint enable teachers to show students how to analyze literature in depth. Each slide offers a visual lesson for Setting, Characters, Plot, Conflict, The World the Author Creates, Theme, Symbols, Tone and Literary Terms.Teachers can use this presentation as an overview before delving into a literature study, or as a reinforcement prior to analyzing a short story, a novel, or narrative non-fiction. Another idea is to show each slide as each
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5th - 12th
Introduction to Character Archetypes
This interactive and manipulatable Google Slide/PowerPoint Presentation introduces students to 12 Classic Character Archetypes. The lesson begins with a general description of character archetypes, then takes students through 12 archetypes by examining a colourful infographic. The teacher and students will then discuss how character archetypes are used in modern media (Harry Potter and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) to create consistent, rich characters. Finally, students will have fun guessing
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7th - 12th
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Poetry Unit FREE Sample Lessons
Poetry Unit: "Exploring poetry and figurative language!" This is a unit on writing poetry and figurative language.
The first four lessons are included in this 30 page sample.
It includes a Power Point Presentation that goes over similes, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification, and hyperbole. This presentation also includes examples in poetry for each type of figurative language, and a sheet for student notes. Finally, students will take a quiz to assess their knowledge of fig
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3rd - 6th
The Adverb Poem: a fun writing & grammar activity
The students write a poem that incorporates adding adverbs, one at a time, to create a poem. By the end, students have a better understanding of what adverbs are, and have fun reading the poetry aloud.
The PowerPoint is ready to go, with a slide to leave up while the students are working to keep them on track, and two clear examples of the poetry, one of which is shown clearly taking form.
A simple idea, but the results can be quite creative!
Also, check out my other adverb activity that w
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4th - 11th
Writing Narrative Myths and Legends
In this lesson students will learn the characteristics of, and the differences between, myths and legends. Students will then work together to create their own mythical world by building a world map and brainstorm rules to govern their world. Next, students will write either a narrative myth or a legend that takes place within this world and either incorporates parts of it to teach a moral lesson (legend), or works to explain why something in that world exists (myth).
Using both self and peer
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4th - 8th
SAMPLE - 180 Days of Quick Writing Prompts -Daily Writing Prompt
25 Day sample of my quick write prompts for the whole school year. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/180-Days-of-Quick-Writing-Prompts-Daily-Writing-Prompt-4790148"One quick writing prompt for every day of the school year.These prompts are meant to inspire five minutes of uninterrupted writing every day, in order to help your students grow as writers.There are two purposes to incorporating quick writes daily.1. Students' writing stamina expands greatly.2. Students learn how to edit and
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1st - 6th
Summer Writing Prompt Activity - FREE
This month's free writing prompt is a delicious one, or maybe not?   Prevent the summer slide and provide your kids with some fun writing opportunities during the holidays. Keep on reading to collect this month's free creative writing activity. This free creative writing activity includes:A writing prompt with a pictureStory requirement guidelinesStory Challenge suggestions (optional)File TypeThe file is in Microsoft PowerPoint format, which hopefully will suit many digital learning needs. But,
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1st - 7th
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Creative/Collaborative Writing Prompt Photos (3-8)
**UPDATED (2/2/16)**
This is an 18 slide PowerPoint with interesting and amusing pictures students will love! You can change the directions on each slide if you need to do so.
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3rd - 8th
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November Writing Prompts
FREE Writing Prompts for the month of November. Can be used from grades 1 through 6. Gives an opportunity for creative writing and developing literacy skillsGreat for English Language Learning!Please rate and leave feedback!- Hal's Hallway
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1st - 6th
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FREE Editable Printable Book Template!
I used to constantly be looking for simple sight words readers on TpT to use with my class, but often couldn't find exactly the theme or vocabulary I wanted. That's when I started making my own!
Once I realized how easy it is to make your own printable books, I make them for every unit we do. I thought I'd share my knowledge by sharing the very simple template I use to make the books. It is a powerpoint with text boxes. Nothing in this presentation is copyrighted, so feel free to change the fon
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PreK - 12th
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 1: Introduction to Storytelling
Hi! I'm Livia Blackburne, author of the NY Times bestselling young adult novel Midnight Thief. In July of 2015, I ran a week long creative writing camp for middle and high school students. We had a ton of fun, and the students wrote some great short stories and novellas! After the camp, I revised my materials and expanded them for other teachers to use.
Lesson one is a bird's eye view of storytelling. Why do we tell stories in the first place? What makes a good story? How do you become a bet
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
Free Pirate Treasure Creative Writing Prompt Activity - September 2021
Grab this month's (September 2021) free creative writing activity to get your kids writing an interesting narrative - this prompt is a great theme for Talk like a Pirate day. Make it simple by getting your students to write a description of what items they find inside the treasure chest, or challenge them to write an adventure story that leads them to the treasure inside the cave. This free creative writing activity includes:A writing prompt with a pictureStory requirement guidelinesStory Challe
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1st - 6th
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Free Printable & Digital Creative Writing Prompt - April 2021
This month's (April 2021) writing activity freebie is sure to create some sweet ideas! No matter the grade level, you can keep it as simple as kids writing a description of the setting, or you can challenge your kids to create an exciting adventure in a place made of candy!This free creative writing activity includes:A writing prompt with a pictureStory requirement guidelinesStory Challenge suggestions (optional)File TypeThe file is in Microsoft PowerPoint format, which hopefully will suit many
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1st - 6th
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Creative Writing Journal Prompts
This presentation of 180 creative writing journal prompts (a new journal prompt for each school day) has been adapted from the free website http://writingprompts.tumblr.com/ Please visit the website for even more great prompts. The contents are intended to be free materials to use in the classroom as outlined by the website.
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6th - 12th
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Free Newspaper Template - Free School Newspaper Template
No PREP needed other than sharing the template. Perfect for students to create their own newspapers for any subject (school newspaper, a history newspaper, etc.) either individually or work together on a collaboration project. Students simply edit the text boxes to add their own titles, content and pictures/clipart. Prints nicely in color or black and white as 8 1/2 x 11 landscape size paper.Technology Standards:1.c Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to
Grades:
6th - 12th
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