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High school creative writing literature circles for GATE
Abandoned Places - Creative Writing Activity from Nonfiction (print + digital)
In this creative writing activity, students draw inspiration from a nonfiction article about ten real-world abandoned places! Students choose one as a setting for a piece of Flash Fiction. This is a great reading comprehension and creative writing activity for even the most reluctant readers! ✅ Nonfiction reading comprehension✅ Vocabulary in context✅ Differentiated creative writing activitiesYour Creative Writing from Nonfiction resource includes:Nonfiction reading about ten abandoned places (in
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Social Media Templates for ANY text - TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Text
Five 2023 social media templates in both DIGITAL (Google Slides or PowerPoint) and printable versions. These reusable and highly engaging templates for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Messenger are perfect for ANY novel study, creative writing task or even history class!Carefully designed on the 2023 versions of these popular Apps. Also includes editable exemplars to show students what success looks like.Happy teaching :)
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: FULL Unit for ANY Novel & Independent Reading (Digital & Print)
5 Paragraph Essay Writing- EASIEST way to teach kids to organize their writing
A Best-Seller! Here are a few TpT Buyer reviews:"It's a small resource, but mighty. And extremely intuitive. In fact, I'd say that so far, this may be the best 5 paragraph essay resource I've used yet. Thanks! I would buy this again in a heartbeat. It is awesome. (16+ year teacher here!)""One of the best writing products I've ever purchased!""I used this with my 7th & 8th graders as yet another way to organize their writing. It helped the students that still did not know how to organize thei
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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Also included in: The Ultimate Writing Bundle (Grades 3-6)
Middle School Poetry Bundle: 12 Mad Libs, 3 Puzzles, 10 Poems (BEST DEAL)
Middle School Poetry Bundle: 12 Mad Libs, 3 Puzzles, 10 Poems to Create (BEST DEAL)
Mad Libs: Poetry 3-Pack:
Twelve pages of poetry-based mad libs grammar-fun activities. Each one includes a short writing activity based on the original poem for the students to complete; Set 2 contains additional illustration activities.
Word Puzzles: Literary Terms - Poetry:
Three word puzzles using poetry terms. Includes a crossword puzzle, double puzzle, and word search. Answer keys included.
Poetry-Pac
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Animate A Story (Scratch Coding Project)
In this project, students will animate a story. This story could be anything. It could be an original creative piece they've written. It could be a story you're reading in class. It could even be a movie or moment in history that connects with their interests or topics/themes you're currently learning. Students will get to experience the connections between technology and writing, as they dive into computer programming and animation of their stories. Specific skills students will develop are: -
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Creative Coding Adventures: 4 Interactive Scratch Projects Bundle
Complete Memoir/ Nonfiction Unit
Recently Updated in February 2023-- New & Improved! Now includes Day-by-Day Instructions for this 3-week unit-- No prep needed!This Memoir Unit is always a huge hit in my high school English classes! Many of my students consistently say it is their favorite unit in the class This bundle includes 3 different PowerPoint presentations focusing on memoir writing. The first one I use is the "Show, Don't Tell" presentation where students are introduced to the idea of writing in a more descriptive
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Recipe for Writing a Sonnet (like Shakespeare)
This is a graphic organizer that allows your students to write sonnets that are amazing. I have used this in both a Gifted 4th and 5th grade, and a regular 5th grade and the results were amazing in both. This clearly lays everything out...topic and structure. It can be used all the way up to high school!
Grades:
4th - 12th
Narrative Writing Bundle | 7 Complete Story Writing & Story Elements Units
This bundle comprises SEVEN PRODUCTS designed to cover all aspects of NARRATIVE WRITING and STORYTELLING in 2024. It contains seven high-quality DIGITAL, PRINT and INTERACTIVE units of work, including:Introduction to Narrative Writing Unit ( For younger and developing writers.)Our TpT best-selling Narrative writing Unit ( With hundreds of glowing reviews )Narrative Writing Unit for Established Writers ( For high school students )Introduction to story elements for younger and developing writers.
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
Universal Memoir Unit - Memoir Analysis Activities, Writing Projects, Any Memoir
Looking for a diverse set of materials to accompany your high school memoir unit? These bundled memoir analysis materials offer a comprehensive and engaging experience for students reading any memoir. Not only will students be properly introduced to memoir as a genre, but they will have ample opportunities to analyze their memoir's context, characters, embedded messages, and lasting legacy. At the end, they will be able to brainstorm and develop their own memoir short story.Materials Included: I
Grades:
9th - 12th
BOOK REPORT Board Game|Fun Creative Challenging|Distance Learning
Sold individually or as a bundle at a discounthttp://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Report-FUN-PACK-4-Projects-Board-Game-Newspaper-Facebook-Cereal-BoxBook reports don't have to be that boring! This a more creative way to find out how much of the book the student really understands.This can also be used to compliment your already classroom book report assignment.Includes:Simple Directions/InstructionsBoard Game Criteria for Students (kid-friendly)Board Game Scoring Rubric2 Board Game T
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Book Report FUN PACK|4 Projects|Board Game-Newspaper-Facebook-Cereal Box
Book reports don't have to be that boring! These projects are a more creative way to find out how much of the book the student really understands.All of these look GREAT on your walls and bulletin boards!Includes:Board Game Book ReportNewspaper Book ReportFacebook Book ReportCereal Box Book ReportSimple Directions/InstructionsCriteria for Students (kid-friendly)RubricsTemplatesGeneric Score Sheets and TONS of Photos of actual Student Board Games! Check out our store for individually sold Book Re
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Back to School Writing Activities | Homework Excuses Unit
Writing activities for Back to School don't need to be boring! Have your students use this creative writing unit to invent crazy excuses for not doing their homework! This is a fun NO-PREP interactive writing unit..NEW IN 2020: A Digital Interactive PDF version is now included!Your Fun Homework Excuses Unit in detail:If you're looking for a fun way to revise simple past with your students then look no further. From a fun poem - Excuses - have your students imagine the craziest and most unbelieva
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Back to school Writing Activities
A Christmas Memory Capote CCSS Questions, Vocab, Personal Narrative Activity
A complete packet with many extras for this beloved short story. NOTE: the story is copyrighted and NOT included but is available online. What you get:Matching review of literary terms used in the questions.In-depth literal and critical analysis comprehension questions (27) Literary terms such as mood, characterization, theme, symbol, exposition/climax/falling action, and more. Vocabulary worksheet of 55 terms: identifying examples of figures of speech, using context clues, matching (includ
Grades:
7th - 10th
Create Your Own Country
Check out the updated 2024 version of this project!This is a year long project for students in any grade (You can make any changes to accommodate any grade). Students will design and create their own country. It includes all subject areas with modifications and GT accommodations. Subjects are History(history of the country), Math (budget), Geography(Map locations, latitude/longitude), Science (weather, plants, and animals), Government (laws and regulations), Language Arts (national anthem, pledg
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Character Scrapbook Workbook- Novel Study + Independent Reading Project
This 20-page workbook and project are the perfect culminating project for ANY novel study! Students create a scrapbook using multiple genres to show different important aspects of the character and plot. This works well for independent novels and whole-class novels too!The scrapbook includes 10 required elements. This workbook comes complete with minilessons for each required piece, examples, and room to brainstorm. In addition, QR codes lead students to helpful websites to create their scrapboo
Grades:
7th - 12th
Creative Writing Prompts - Journal Prompts using Poetry & Song Lyrics Task Cards
Use these poetry snippets & song lyrics as journal prompts to inspire creative writing and storytelling. These journal and creative writing prompts help to demystify poetry and show students that they can draw inspiration anywhere. They also make for a great writing activity during National Poetry Month (or any time of year)! Use these poetry task cards as bellringers, journal prompts, a creative writing station, or for small-group inspiration. Daily exposure to poetry through these journal
Grades:
7th - 10th
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World Mythology
A complete three to four week unit on mythology from around the world. Includes Mythologies from 8 different cultures, worksheets, myth packets, creatures from different mythologies, a project, and a jigsaw activity.The myth unit covers creation myths in the 1. General Asian Mythology 2. Celtic Mythology 3. Egyptian Mythology 4. Greek/Roman Mythology 5. Islander Mythology 6. Native American Mythology and 7. Norse Mythology. In addition to Local Myths from my area. You will need to do your own re
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Hero's Journey/Ender's Game/World Mythology Bundle
Halloween & Fall S.C.A.M.P.E.R
This product contains 12 different S.C.A.M.P.E.R. templates for the following:Pumpkin PatchWitch's Broom Haunted HouseJack-O-LanternCandy CornTrick-Or-TreatScarecrowApple PieCorn MazeHayrideThanksgiving DinnerCandy Apple+ Create Your OwnEACH template comes with 4 different creative thinking questions to spark critical thinking and unique answers around the specific topic that is being scampered!
Grades:
K - 12th
Also included in: S.C.A.M.P.E.R The School Year BUNDLE
Independent Reading Creative Analysis Check In
Give students 21 unique ways to show what they are thinking about while they are reading ANY novel. From what a character would leave on a voicemail to what questions they want to ask the author, this download will get students thinking creatively and critically about what they are reading.The assignment is currently formatted so students choose from a list of 4-6 activities per week over a 4 week period, but could easily be modified to fit your pacing.This EDITABLE Google Doc will let you chang
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Creative Assessments-Book Clubs-Close Reading-Literary Analysis
Christmas & Winter S.C.A.M.P.E.R
This product contains 12 different S.C.A.M.P.E.R. templates for the following:snowmanSnow globeSledUgly SweaterMistletoeCandy CaneGingerbread HouseChristmas TreeNutcrackerWreath Christmas LightsStocking+ Create Your OwnEACH template comes with 4 different creative thinking questions to spark creative/critical thinking and unique answers around the specific topic that is being scampered!
Grades:
K - 12th
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Also included in: S.C.A.M.P.E.R The School Year BUNDLE
Story Starters - science fiction writing aid 120 flash card set
Story starters offer you a way to get your creative juices flowing, without having to come up with the whole story on your own. Draw as many or as few cards as you need from categories like plot, setting, characters, and items, and go from there. A whole class could use the same cards and have totally different stories!
You'll get 120 cards with all of the most common themes you'll find in most science fiction stories. Many of them have choices or options, too, giving the writers even more crea
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Nonfiction Mysteries and Creative Writing Activities + Vocabulary in Context
In this creative writing activity, students draw inspiration from a nonfiction article about ten real-world maritime mysteries! Students choose one as inspiration for a piece of Flash Fiction. This is a great reading comprehension and creative writing activity for even the most reluctant readers! ✅ Nonfiction reading comprehension✅ Vocabulary in context✅ Differentiated creative writing activitiesYour Creative Writing from Nonfiction resource includes:Nonfiction reading about ten maritime mysteri
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Narrative Nonfiction & Memoir Unit ELA Short Story & Memoir Analysis Activities
Together, these diverse materials create a 5-6 week unit that thoroughly covers the memoir and narrative nonfiction genre. First, students will work closely with two iconic paired short texts - "Death of the Moth" by Virginia Woolf and "Death of A Moth" by Annie Dillard. Not only will they analyze each story in length, but they will discuss their similarities and differences - which obviously go much deeper than their titles! Then, they can dive into any full-length memoir of your choosing, usin
Grades:
9th - 12th
Independent Novel Character Scrapbook Project
Looking for a creative way to hold your students accountable for their independent reading? This project allows students plenty of space to demonstrate their understanding of a novel– with a focus on characterization. Students create a scrapbook using multiple genres to show different important aspects of the character and plot. You could even assign this after reading a whole class novel!Students can follow these instructions to create a digital scrapbook on Google Slides or Canva-- but many
Grades:
9th - 12th
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