High school Halloween creative writing resources for GATE

Abandoned Places - Creative Writing Activity from Nonfiction (print + digital)

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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

Subjects:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

, CCRA.W.3

Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages - High Interest Nonfiction Bundle

5 Paragraph Essay Writing- EASIEST way to teach kids to organize their writing

Created by

Mrs Bart

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

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

GATE, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: The Ultimate Writing Bundle (Grades 3-6)

Animate A Story (Scratch Coding Project)

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Awesome Projects for Exploration and Making

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: -

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Homeschool Curricula, GATE

Also included in: Creative Coding Adventures: 4 Interactive Scratch Projects Bundle

A Recipe for Writing a Sonnet (like Shakespeare)

Created by

Gina Rosen

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!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Other (Arts)

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Graphic Organizers

BOOK REPORT Board Game|Fun Creative Challenging|Distance Learning

Created by

Upper LMNtary

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

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

Book Report FUN PACK|4 Projects|Board Game-Newspaper-Facebook-Cereal Box

Created by

Upper LMNtary

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

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

Radio Drama Play Script Edgar Allen Poe Cask of Amontillado Revenge

Created by

Dramamommaspeaks

Part of a Bundle Here's a fifteen minute dramatic radio play adapted from Edgar Allen Poe's classic, gothic story, The Cask of Amontillado. This script has 15 + roles (plus crew) and was written especially for the classroom! Strengthen your students' listening, speaking, and reading skills all at once. It's a one stop shop!BONUS: I've included a sample of my new book, "We're Live! Radio Theater #101"! This teacher's guidebook gives you all the advice, tips and guidance you'd need to teach with

Subjects:

Drama, Halloween, Other (ELA)

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, GATE, Scripts

Also included in: Halloween Drama Class Units, Scripts and Lessons Bundle!

Create Your Own Country

Created by

The Curricullama

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

Subjects:

Creative Writing, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Research, Projects, GATE

Thanksgiving Math and Autumn Logic Puzzles

Created by

Education with DocRunning

Fall math fun with this set of 6 Fall themed logic problems great for bell-ringers, time-fillers, and challenge. This set includes 1 Halloween themed and 1 Thanksgiving themed problem Great for your middle school math, pre-Algebra and Algebra students. Keep even your brightest students challenged. Included in this resource:- 6 Fall themed logic problems of medium level- Answer Key-Teacher's guide with suggested usesThis resource also part of the Logic for the Seasons Bundle Love Logic Puzzles

Subjects:

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Word Problems

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Centers

Also included in: Logic Puzzles Bundle of seasonal logic puzzles for middle school math

Creative Writing Prompts - Journal Prompts using Poetry & Song Lyrics Task Cards

Created by

Nouvelle ELA

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

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

W.9-10.3

, W.9-10.4

, W.9-10.10

Halloween & Fall S.C.A.M.P.E.R

Created by

Open the GATE

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!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Graphic Organizers

Also included in: S.C.A.M.P.E.R The School Year BUNDLE

WE WEAR THE MASK POEM & ART | Inside Outside Poem Dunbar BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Created by

Megan Memories - Megan Meyers

In this no-prep, easy-to-use unit inspired by Paul Laurence Dunbar’s “We Wear the Mask” poem, students will use art and poetry to deeply analyze the masks we wear, distinguish between their inside vs. outside character and personality traits, and represent these findings through a self-created mask. This engaging activity turns this abstract concept into an activity that is high-interest, easy to understand, and memorable!This The Mask I Wear Product Includes 12 NO PREP, easy-to-use pages:•Pages

Subjects:

Black History Month, Halloween, Poetry

Grades:

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

RL.4.3

, RL.4.5

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.5

, RL.6.3

...

Also included in: BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART POETRY PERSONALITY | We Wear the Mask Dunbar

Christmas & Winter S.C.A.M.P.E.R

Created by

Open the GATE

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!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

Also included in: S.C.A.M.P.E.R The School Year BUNDLE

Nonfiction Mysteries and Creative Writing Activities + Vocabulary in Context

Created by

Nouvelle ELA

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

Subjects:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

, CCRA.W.3

HALLOWEEN & DAY OF THE DEAD BUNDLE | Read Write STEM Art Games Research Activity

Created by

Megan Memories - Megan Meyers

SAVE OVER 50%!...Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, 137-page (+4 PowerPoints) Halloween Megan Kit for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit! It includes everything you need to celebrate Halloween and Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) with your students! 2 reading passages, CCSS-aligned questions with Answer Key, 6 writing prompts (2 narrative, 2 informative, 2 opinion) with 10 writing papers, Revising & editing checklists, Online res

Subjects:

Halloween, Hispanic Heritage Month, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, GATE, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

...

Morse Code Crack the Code with Halloween Riddles and Jokes Activity Worksheets

Created by

Kiwiland

These Halloween Morse Secret Codes activity help students learn how to encrypt and decrypt Morse Code messages. They are great at engaging your students with problem solving worksheets and help support your STEM teaching for back to school activities after summer break in September, October, and November.Included in this STEM resource areWriting your name in Morse CodeMorse code conversion sheetFive secret messages with jokes and riddlesAnswers have been includedEnjoy and please remember to foll

Subjects:

Halloween, Math, Other (World Language)

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

BUNDLE for Creative Writing Activities

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Materials by Michele

Hello Fellow Teacher, Thank you for considering this creative writing bundle with ten items. This will provide two hundred and sixty prompts for short stories, poetry, and narratives. There are short prompts as well as pictures to generate students' creativity. Students have multiple options from which to choose. They will have fun as they read through the different prompts and let their imaginations grow and wander. Are you looking for a poetry unit? If so, check out this 4-week unit: 4-Week Un

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

...

Frankenstein Logic Puzzles - Movie Activity - Fall Activities for Fast Finishers

Created by

Prickly Pear Puzzles

Just in time for Halloween! Your unit on Mary Shelley and your fall will include more critical thinking fun with these challenging logic puzzles! This NO prep three pack includes unique critical thinking puzzles. Your students will love these brain busters, and beg for more! Perfect for early finishers, challenge board, after testing, and more! Have a look! Set includes 3 Logic Puzzles. Funky, Frank! is a personalized puzzle. The student and their friends are the stars of this fun pers

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Halloween

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, GATE

BLACK HISTORY ART & POETRY BUNDLE |We Wear the Mask & Two Voice Poem | About Me

Created by

Megan Memories - Megan Meyers

Save 25%...includes We Wear the Mask poetry and art unit & Inside/Outside Two Voice Poem Activity! Boost student relationships and remember your students’ personality types all year with this no-prep, easy-to-use We Wear the Mask & Inside/Outside Traits Two Voice Poem BUNDLE!! First, students embark on a unit inspired by Paul Laurence Dunbar’s “We Wear the Mask” poem. In it, students will use art and poetry to deeply analyze the masks we wear, distinguish between their inside vs. outside

Subjects:

Black History Month, Halloween, Poetry

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, GATE

Create Your Own Country Project

Created by

The Curricullama

The "Create Your Own Country" project is a fun and engaging way for students to explore their creativity and learn about geography, government, and culture. The project involves several key components, including brainstorming, geography, government, culture, and presentation. To begin, students will need to brainstorm ideas for their country, including its name, location, climate, natural resources, and population. This will help them to develop a clear vision for their country and set the stag

Subjects:

Creative Writing, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Research, Projects, GATE

Informational Text - Creative Writing from Nonfiction - Train Heists and Outlaws

Created by

Nouvelle ELA

In this creative writing activity, students draw inspiration from a nonfiction article about train heists and outlaws in the Wild West. Students choose one topic for a piece of Flash Fiction. Differentiate with a condensed or expanded brainstorming worksheet. Includes optional close reading questions. Also includes a Teacher’s Guide, answer key, and TAG feedback form. (grades 7-10)What You Get:1. Nonfiction reading about train robberies and outlaws2. Introduction to Flash Fiction and brainstormi

Subjects:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages - High Interest Nonfiction Bundle

Halloween Activities

Created by

Margaret Whisnant

Halloween Activities Halloween with Double Double Letters begins with a two-page activity that focuses on words whose spellings include two sets, or even three sets, of double letters. HALLOWEEN, an obvious member of this group, starts the ball rolling as the first on the list. All fifty terms can be identified by their scrambled spellings, definitions, and/or association clues. The double-letter activity is followed by a graphic organizer for writing entitled SEEING DOUBLE. A lis

Subjects:

Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal, Spelling

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, GATE

Figurative Language Activities - Writing Prompts - Print & Digital

Created by

English Teacher Things

Let students use imagination and creativity to show what they've learned! These fun figurative language writing prompts are the perfect way to wrap up a unit, review for a test, or add enrichment to your figurative language lessons. Nine engaging writing prompts encourage students to show comprehension and let their imaginations run as they write about animals, idioms, their own lives, and more.(Don't miss the rest of my bestselling Figurative Language Activities Bundle!)This resource includes t

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

GATE, Printables

CCSS:

L.6.5

, L.7.5

, L.8.5

, L.9-10.5

Also included in: Figurative Language Practice Bundle for Middle School - Print & Digital

SHOWING CHARACTERS--NOT TELLING ABOUT THEM--with Description, Action, & Dialogue

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Lessons for Writing Memorable Words

"Show, don't tell!" Those oft-repeated words drive detail-oriented writing in all genres. Not only is "showing" writing more memorable, but it also gives credit to one's readers that they have sufficient interpretive skills to figure out what the writer is implying via the chosen details--the kind of interpretive skills associated with CRITICAL THINKING. This lesson teaches student writers to think like their readers, to anticipate what their readers will infer from their descriptions, act

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Handouts, GATE, Lesson

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