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Free high school creative writing printables
A List of Character Traits
This is a list of 174 different Character Traits. So often when I was teaching I wanted a list of traits so that my students could look at the list while describing characters. This also helps students get to know and understand different character traits.
Mrs. R.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Free Winter Creative Writing Activities
Free Winter Creative Writing Activities
Lighten up the winter blues with these fun creative writing activities for the winter season. Correlated to the Common Core State Standards for Writing, this 13-page document (nine student handouts and two pages for examples & teacher's guide) includes poetry prompts, short story activities and prompts, and a fun narrative prompt using Twitter for inspiration.
As always, I like to create activities that will appeal to a wide range of students. These
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Journal Prompts FREE
Journal Prompts FREE
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Do you have students who say they don't like to write or those who say they don't know what to write about? Watch pencils fly across their papers when they're given my 280 prompts that be used for daily journal writing or to encourage class discussions. Suggestions of how to use them are included. Great for morning meetings and centers! Take a look at the comments teachers have made about my prompts and you'll understand why they've been downloaded thousands of
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4th - 10th
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FREE Narrative Writing Checklists | Rubrics | All Ages | Editing Assessment
Teach your students to independently check their narrative/story writing using these beautiful checklists and rubrics. this is the free PDF version. If you are looking for an EDITABLE VERSION WITH ALL TEXT TYPES, you can find it here.These editable checklists are specifically for narratives or story writing. We will be creating more for other writing genres shortly.There are three age variations in the bundle for Junior (Ages 5 - 7), Middle (7 - 11) and Senior (11 - 15). Each bundle contains
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K - 9th
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Blank Lined Paper
This paper is great for whenever you are ready to publish any of the fantastic writing that you have been working on class and would like something a little snazzier than just plain notebook paper.There is also a nice blank area at the top for students to add a fancy title of their choosing.Includes:- Single Sided- Double SidedFeel free to rate as thanks!GRAMMAR PARTY!Complete Grammar Bundle (Save Over 50%) Includes everything below!Nouns Worksheet + TestPrepositions Packet + TestAdjectives Work
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Descriptive Writing Picture Prompts
Descriptive Writing Picture Prompts. Using writing prompts with photos to teach descriptive writing is an effective exercise. Teach your students to use concrete, or sensory, detail with three thought-provoking photos with writing prompts and notes on using sensory detail. This is part of my complete unit on Writing a Narrative Essay.Writing a Narrative Essay - Complete UnitYou might also likeWriting Prompts for Research and Response PapersWriting a Persuasive Essay - Complete UnitWriting a Rese
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7th - 10th
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Blank Comic Strip Template
In this file you will find four unique and fun blank comic strip pages. Students can work on creating their own graphic novels, summarize and sequence events of a group activity or simply transfer one of their narrative pieces into comic strip format. Skills that are practiced: paraphrasing, picture/text correspondence, critical thinking, sequencing, imagination, storytelling, and creativity. ANY GRADE LEVEL. Find more fun ideas at www.readnespanol.com.
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1st - 12th
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Valentine's Kindness Flower - FREE Printable Writing & Coloring Activity
Students write about how they can plant seeds of kindness and help spread acts of love beyond Valentine's day. This one page, no-prep worksheet is a perfect way to engage your students in thoughtful creativity - a gift that keeps on giving.If you enjoy this freebie, please leave feedback on my TPT store and join my email newsletter at rainbowbrain.cloud for updates on new products and fun freebies!Thank you for YOUR kindness :)
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PreK - 12th
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FREE SAMPLE Bell Ringer Journal: (VOL 4) Printer Friendly Version Grades 6-12
This FREE resource includes two weeks of bell ringers from my printer friendly bell ringer journal. It also includes a guide to help you determine which Bell Ringer Journal would best fit your students! Here are details of the full, paid version:This product provides teachers with an entire school year of journal prompts in an organized and focused way. Volume 4 is 100% printer friendly and is designed for teachers who do not have access to a color printer. The journal is organized by month w
Grades:
6th - 12th
2-Sentence Horror Stories Creative Writing Activity FREEBIE
Let students have fun and get creative with this FREE 2-Sentence Horror Stories Creative Writing Activity! Students will write a couple of 2-sentence horror stories, which will challenge them to consider their reader's reactions while writing concisely. This creative writing activity can serve as enrichment, a resource for early finishers, or just a fun Halloween lesson!A teacher's guide is also included which covers directions for using this lesson as a whole class activity, a station, or deliv
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Horror Genre Study Unit: 3 Stories, Elements of Horror, and More
(FREE) Mother's Day Craft: Mindfulness Zen Doodle Card Printable
For an easy and effective card to complement any gift, get students to colour and write in these Mindfulness Mother's Day Card templates. Want even more Mindfulness Mother's Day Card Designs?Click here for more Mindfulness Mother's Day Card templates (seven different designs, name and spelling variations for all the special women in a child's life). ⭐️ Follow Me to always have fresh, fun and engaging activities at your finger tips!⭐️ Please take a second to provide feedback for this product (and
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1st - 12th
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Free Templates! Exit Slip, Bell Ringer, Journal Entry, & Take Note
Free editable/printable/digital templates for 1. Bell Ringers 2. Journal Entry 3. Exit Slip and 4. Take Note. These are great 5-minute activities that help maintain superior classroom management! They are editable, so change them to best fit your classroom needs. Enjoy this freebie & please check out new products when I drop them--I AM A NEWBIE!
Grades:
4th - 12th
December Holiday/Winter Creative Writing Paper
This is a packet of writing papers with borders to utilize in the winter time and for December holidays. There is a writing paper option for everyone!!!
This packet includes:
- 6 elementary (wide spaced lines) writing papers.
- 6 middle and high (single spaced lined) writing papers.
For the six - 3 are in color and 3 are in black and white.
Also for the six - 3 are Christmas focused, and 3 are winter-focused.
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K - 12th
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Poetry Book Project - Free with Easel Activity
Free! Using this poetry project assignment, students will create a poetry book by writing 11 different poems from a list of subjects, and each poem will require a different element of poetry including figurative language (metaphor, simile, idiom, personification, hyperbole) or sound device (onomatopoeia, alliteration). Students must also include one of each type of poetry given (limerick, ode, haiku, ballad, free verse, etc.) Cover page, Table of Contents, Writing Pages, and Detailed Rubric incl
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Writing Hooks Anchor Chart
A printable poster to display in your writing center. This poster contains 11 different types of hooks, along with an example for each! Please rate and review!!! I appreciate any and all feedback. Thank you :)Fonts: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hello-Fonts-by-Jen-Jones-Commercial-Use-395172?st=5cf7dc16f37b2cde78f064cf45117d25 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Commercial-Font-License-One-Hello-Font-Lifetime-License-1454349?st=5cf7dc16f37b2cde78f064cf45117d25Images: google
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3rd - 12th
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Said is Dead Writing Spelling Vocabulary Poster FREEBIE
Said is Dead Writing Spelling Vocabulary Poster FREEBIEWhat is this resource?This resource is for helping your students find other words to use besides said. Students may tend to overuse the word, and therefor need alternatives to use. What is included in this resource?1 Said is Dead Poster ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Who created this resource?Ally, also known as Ms.K, holds a BS in both Elementary and Early Child
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
Printable Lined Paper
Printable PDF lined paper template for writing in the classroom. Great for short stories or poems!!
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PreK - 12th
Text Messaging with Romeo and Juliet- a Fun Lesson
Trying to reach your students by using social media AND attempting to have them comprehend Shakespeare? Why not combine the two?
Due to a careless moment, Romeo's cell phone was destroyed when he dropped it on Verona’s cobblestone streets. Your student's job is to recreate the text messages that were lost from Romeo's phone. Students choose a scene in the play to recreate in text-language.
This seven page document gives a fun- yet school appropriate- lesson for students to recreate a scene
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7th - 12th
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Short Story Planning Guide
This is a graphic organizer for students to use when thinking through the basic parts of a short story or even a longer novel, either one they've read or one they're brainstorming to write.
I've used it for students preparing to write folk tales, myths, and historical fiction.
It has students start with the purpose, theme, or moral, then list characters and setting, and finally a plot diagram. It would work well for all types of creative writing.
The file download is a .pdf file; however, if
Grades:
5th - 12th
For my Future Self -Time Capsule Activity - 1st Week of School - Free & Editable
Give this activity to your students to complete the first week of school.Return it to them the last week of school.They love to see how they have progressed throughout the year!This is a free and editable download. Enjoy!
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6th - 12th
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Editing Check List
Here is a simple checklist for students to use when editing their longer writing assignments. Can be used by either the student themselves or by a peer editor.The editing is broken down into three sections to check:MechanicsGrammarStyleEnjoy, rate, and follow!GRAMMAR PARTY!Complete Grammar Bundle (Save Over 50%) Includes everything below!Nouns Worksheet + TestPrepositions Packet + TestAdjectives Worksheet + TestVerbs/Adverbs Worksheet + TestFact or Opinion Worksheet + TestNouns, Verbs,Adjectives
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5th - 9th
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FREE Proofreading Symbols Chart: Editing with Hammingway
Hammingway loves to write! Unfortunately, his hooves make this difficult. Sometimes he requires help from human friends with opposable thumbs. These are the proofreading symbols they use to edit his work.
This fun freebie includes the proofreading and editing sheet from "Editing with Hammingway." It will work with students of every age!
Enjoy it!
Darlene
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3rd - 10th
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Seven Steps to Writing Success Posters and Board Pieces
A set a bright and catchy posters, which outline 3 key points for each of the Seven Steps to Writing Success writing strategy, by Jen Mcveity.Included are 2 options for the Tightening Tension poster - Option 1 describes the main character as the "hero" and option 2 describes the main character as the "protagonist". This way you can choose which works better for the language in your classroom.Also included are interactive pieces, which can be laminated and used on the whiteboard during teaching t
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Grades:
K - 10th
How to Write a Fable Writing Template
Using this simple template, fill in the blanks to create a first draft of a fable. Then encourage students to revise and polish their fable using the sentence structure and syntax and writing tips expected for their grade and skill level.
Great creative writing assignment for reluctant and pre-writers.
Teachers can enter the fables in a Fable Writing Contest at injoyinc.com through October 31, 2013.
Download the How To Write A Fable e-book for 8 easy fable writing lessons that can be used wit
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PreK - 9th
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