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Middle school creative writing resources for Microsoft Word under $5
Narrative Revising and Editing Checklist (Self and Peer)
This checklist is used after students have written narrative stories. They will go through their stories with the checklist independently first. Then they will have a classmate use the same checklist to read their story. At the end, the peer can leave comments with advice and feedback. This has been helpful in building independence during writing, rather than having a line waiting for me to read their stories!
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3rd - 8th
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Short Story Writing Assignment & the Elements of Fiction
A strait forward and READY TO PRINT booklet on the six Elements of Fiction. If you're teaching short stories or novels, this is a perfect resource for your class or for students working independently. Works well for either analysis of texts or for students writing their own stories.Designed for diverse learning environments - students can complete it in a teacher-led class or use included scaffolding for independent learning at home.The package includes definitions, explanations, and examples of
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Narrative Writing Outline - Worksheet with Student Example Outline & Narrative
This one-page "Narrative Writing Outline" helps students brainstorm and organize their ideas before writing their own fictional or personal narrative (story). This outline includes sections for: Attention-Grabber, Beginning (characters, setting, conflict), Middle (complications/events, climax), and End (resolution, message/meaning). This outline will help students confidently write their own narrative and will help them include all the necessary components of a narrative. Also included are stud
Grades:
4th - 10th
Bloom Ball Book Report, Full Size - Editable
Here is a full size Bloom Ball completely editable.
You can delete and add questions that best fit the needs of your students.
This activity can be done in class, as an individual project and or homework.
I will be posting other Bloom Balls at a later date with questions you can chose at different levels to make it easier to differentiate according to your students' needs.
* The template you are purchasing is for the large Bloom Ball.
Don't forget to give feedback and come back soon. :-)
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3rd - 6th
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Folktale, Fairytales, Fables, Tall Tales, Myths & Legends from Around the World
A packet of literature from around the world. Each one has a "Think About It" writing prompt except one which has a set of questions w/ answer key. There are 15 in total to share.This packet can be adapted for younger or older students/learners.Origins: Afghanistan, Thailand, Nepal, China, Indian, Greece, Minnesota, Maine, Alabama, and Inuit
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3rd - 9th
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Onomatopoeia I HAVE / WHO HAS
As an ESL teacher, I have fallen in love with I have/who has games! They are a great way to have the students engaged while practicing their reading, speaking, and listening skills.
This particular I have/who has game is dedicated to Onomatopoeia. The students are given a description of a sound, such as, "Who has the Onomatopoeia sound that you make when you are cold?" Another student will then respond, "I have BRRRR!"
The students will enjoy making the silly sounds, while becoming familiar
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1st - 8th
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Letter to Myself Time Capsule Project
Students create a letter to their future "self" to be placed in the teacher's time capsule for the year, month, or until graduation. This is a great end-of-year activity to get kids working and thinking about the future. I like to use this for my 7th grade for one year and save my 8th grade letters until their highschool graduation.
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5th - 9th
Fable, Myth, Fairy Tale, Tall Tale, and Legend Creative Writing Unit
This is a reproducible handout or packet of information about Fables, Myths, Fairy Tales, Tall Tales, and Legends. This packet includes information and examples of each type of story. It also includes short writing assignments for each type of story as well. Students can either create a Folktale collection which will include each type of story or do these projects individually. Each story can be illustrated with drawings, paintings, magazine pictures, computer generated pictures etc.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Dialogue - Rules, Examples, & Practice
Use this 2-page worksheet to teach the main rules of writing dialogue in a story. Each rule has examples and practice correcting dialogue. Then, at the end, students practice writing their own conversation using correct dialogue.
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4th - 10th
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LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL - Letter to Next Year's Students
What better way to end the year than to have your students write letters to your upcoming students next year! This is a one-page template for a guided 3-paragraph letter that your students can write during the last week of school. It includes introducing oneself, and explaining learning, favorite projects/assignments, and tips/advice for students to be successful in your class! My students always do a wonderful job inspiring next year's students (I give these to my new students on the first d
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4th - 12th
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Language Arts Writing A Play Script Basic Outline Template Graphic Organizer
This is a basic graphic organizer to use with your students when having them brainstorm ideas during the process of writing their own play. The outline template covers such topics as title, character, settings, scenes, main idea, climax, resolution, and narrator. This outline template is great to use with your special needs students or those who have a difficult time generating their thoughts on paper.
Grades:
5th - 10th
Reverse Poetry Project
Have your students write poems that send one message when read from top to bottom, but an entirely different message when read from bottom to top! Use the effortless template for an exciting, complex piece of creative writing. Two model poems are included.
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4th - 12th
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Mother's Day Poetry Project with Poetry Templates, Word Bank, & Rubric
Mother's Day Poetry Project with Poetry Templates, Original Poem Examples for each type of Poem, Word Bank, & Rubric: Create Poetry for Mother’s Day with this Mother’s Day Poetry Packet!
Student poetry templates for the following poems:
• Alliteration Poem
• 5 Ws Poem
• Acrostic Poem
• List Poem
• Diamante Poem
• Haiku
• Fill in the Blank Poem
Create a poetry bouquet, poetry book, or a treasure box full of notes to Mom for your class room project for Mother’s Day! This project is made e
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2nd - 12th
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick creative writing example (Just Dessert)
Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick is an excellent medium to teach creative writing. The titled illustrations are accompanied with only the slightest bit of text. A mere suggestion as to what already has happened and might happen. Every turn of the page introduces a unique vignette, an intriguing picture that arouses curiosity that tugs at the imagination, thus sparking new ideas to fill in the blanks. The entire book is a collection of writing prompts! The tantalizing st
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Realistic Fiction Sample
This is a two page realistic fiction sample great for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. This realistic fiction follows a basic story mountain model, includes dialogue, vivid vocabulary, figurative language, and many other strong writing elements.
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4th - 6th
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Writing Assignment: Write a Movie Review. Film Critique Handout w/ Rubric
This is a handout for a fun and creative writing assignment, in which students will write their own film review. Page one explains the function of a film review, and the kind of content that should be included in one. The content should be focused on evaluating the film, rather than summarizing. A couple website links are also included so that students can go read some current reviews and get a better understanding of what a good review is before they create their own.Formatting requirements are
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Yearbook Club Application
After lots of research, I created this thorough yearbook club application. I used this one for 5th - 8th grade students at my school, but it can easily be modified to fit your needs. It could really be used as-is for high school - just take out where it says 5th- 8th ;)
The application is 6 pages long and includes:
*Student application (fill in, circle, and short answer essay questions)
*Teacher recommendations (2 teachers)
*Parent letter
*Parent approval form
There are a few places where you w
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5th - 12th
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Writing Guide 4: Tone & Audience (Explanation, Definitions, and Activity)
A quick writing guide on different types of tone!Comes complete with a 1 hour tone writing activity where students try to persuade different groups of people at school to agree on a four-day school week.THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:- Tone Definition Sheet with 36 DIFFERENT TYPES OF TONE- 1 Period Writing Activity arguing for a four-day school week (with persuasive writing instructions and outlines of six different audiences to convince)- Rough Work sheet for each audience- Peer Feedback sheets- Debrie
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
iphone text message template (editable), con-text clues, context
Great for bulletin boards or a fun center for writing, vocabulary review, context clue, dialogue fun and much more! Use this editable text message template to create a great bulletin board display or fun writing activity for your students!After an activity of your choice, use this fun template to allow students to creatively make a text message conversation. *Completely editable template* Modify however you choose for any fun writing activity!Included: - Editable text message template (you can c
Grades:
2nd - 12th
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Harris Burdick Creative Writing Rubric - Simple Easy Middle School 6 7 8 9
Print out a rubric worksheet for your students to know what criteria you are expecting: rubric focuses on the format of a short story developing character, setting and plot. A category of Show, Don't Tell is a reminder of the importance of a writer's craft.
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5th - 8th
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Show-Don't-Tell: 7 No Prep Worksheets in 1!
This is a bundle of show-don't-tell worksheets!
This is a steal at $4!
These are perfect for teaching your class how to write with detail and description by avoiding "telling" a story, instead "showing" it with their words.
Included in this bundle:
No Prep Passages:
This worksheet displays two passages, one written by "telling" a story and the other written by "showing" the same story.
There is a completed example for your to model to your students.
There is a second passage for your stu
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Inside Out - Film Guide - PIXAR
This is a 27 questions film guide to get students critically thinking about the more complex parts of the brain and issues people go through that the film Inside Out captures so well. The depth of these questions requires the teachers to pause the video and discuss with the class. Most likely this will be appropriate for middle to high school level. I made the guide for my seniors and had some great conversations. Would be great in a psychology class as well.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Back to School - Timeline of My Life
Get to know your students at the beginning of the school year by having them create a timeline of important events in their lives. Attached is a worksheet with directions and a space for students to brainstorm their events before creating their colorful timeline with dates, events, and pictures!
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3rd - 10th
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Mirror Writing Activity - Leonardo da Vinci
This paper focuses on Mirror Writing, the process of writing words and messages completely backwards. Leonardo da Vinci was famous for writing all of his notes and ideas using Mirror Writing. No one know for sure why he did it, although many believe it was to prevent others from stealing his ideas. This paper allows students to both decode a message written using Mirror Writing and allows them to write a message of their own. This activity goes great with any lesson on Leonardo da Vinci, or can
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2nd - 12th
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