High school creative writing resources for Microsoft Word and for GATE

Ancient History, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking

Awesome Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi Activity

Created by

Adrienne Boone

This Qin Dynasty activity brings Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi to life for students! This obituary activity is a fabulous writing activity that ties into the ancient China curriculum. There is a creative component as well, including artwork and advertisements for students to create. All of your students will be engaged during this project!

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Research, Unit Plans, GATE

Writing Brainstorming Activities- Print & Go Worksheets

Created by

Mrs Bart

Easy to use and ready-made! 3 brainstorming activities to help create your next writing project. The first step to creating good written work is to brainstorm ideas of what to write about. These three worksheets guide students through that process, teaching them that ideas can come from real life, from memories, or from their imagination.Included in their packet:â€¢ teacher notes on how to use each resource. â€¢ A 'How-to' Writing brainstorming sheet (guides students through the brainstorming pr

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

Classroom Magazine

Created by

Lawsons Lessons

This assignment is the perfect enrichment activity, especially for advanced or honors courses. It is project-based and student-led! The project is designed to simulate a real magazine company, with the students taking the roles of chief editors, editors, and writing staff. Students are required to communicate with each other, make decisions together, and to create several different types of writing. Students will actually create a professionally printed magazine using design software of the teac

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Graphic Arts, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Projects, GATE

"Wipe That Off the Floor, A Readers Theatre Script;" [*New Book Trailer]

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Creative Writing, Drama, English Language Arts

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a folksy Readers Theater script about a mess that gets out of control. It can accommodate four players, and invites the audience to participate with two of the verses. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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6th - 12th, Higher Education

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"Music Words (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is readers theater script that illustrates how poetry can have rhythm, and creative writing can be quite fun. It even incorporates elements of dance. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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4th - 12th, Adult Education

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"The Jagged Maggot (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Creative Writing, Drama, English Language Arts

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sWith a money back guarantee (labouyer@yahoo.com). [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Readers Theatre Script that discusses the pitfalls and dangers of hard drug use. It would be quite relevant for Red Ribbon activities, discussions regarding drug abuse, etc. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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8th - 12th

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"Wipe That Off the Floor, Part II" Readers Theater Script

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This is a Readers Theater Script that accommodates four players; it is based upon a silly poem/song with a 'Southern Folk Genre.' "Eefin' Technique" can be perused on the Internet for ideas there. Aids Orphans Remembered.

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Creative Writing, Native Americans, Reading

Raft Activity: Conflict During Westward Expansion

Created by

Kristin Johns

This document explores Chief Joseph's Lincoln Hall Speech and challenges students to use creativity to explore the conflict from various points of view. A RAFT activity (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) allows students the opportunity to place themselves into historical context by personifying a character from Westward Expansion and creating their choice of document to reflect the issues of the time period. Keywords: Nez Perce, Westward Expansion, Gifted Education, RAFT, Choice, Differentiation,

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Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, GATE

"The Moor at Grimm Calais (A Readers Theatre Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sWith a money back guarantee (labouyer@yahoo.com). [All profits from this work go to the Homeless).] This is a haunting readers theatre script about a solitary figure who is walking through a forest in the dark of night. It is quite relevant for the study of symbolism and allegory. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

GATE, Scripts

Procedure Document (How To) for Lord of the Flies

Created by

English Teacher 101

Students must create a procedural document that relates to the novel Lord of the Flies. The prompt is to create a game or activity that can be done on a deserted island. In the attachment is a rubric and also a teacher created example. On the Instruction page, I also have an extra credit option where students will make a video explaining the game and a commerical with a call to action. I have also included a youtube address to my teacher created commercial that you can show your students. Page 1

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

Christmas Carol Literary Analysis

Created by

Julie Giordano

Common Core!!! Two prompts with rubric and practice sheet

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, GATE

Creative Visualization for Finding your Storyteller: Pre-writing Activity

Created by

Elizabeth Scheib

OFFER: Be one of the first 5 people to review this product and receive a FREE mp3 of the visualization being read that you can play for your students! Before you can write or plan your writing you have to be able to think. Creative visualization is an effective and fun tool that allows students to focus and access their knowledge and ideas that are the basis for authentic, inspired and thoughtful writing in any genre. The teacher guides the students through the process and then students ca

Subjects:

Character Education, Creative Writing, Visual Arts

Grades:

7th - 11th, Adult Education

Types:

GATE, Scripts, Lesson

Creative Visualization-Main Character and/or Protagonist: Pre-writing Activity

Created by

Elizabeth Scheib

OFFER: Be one of the first 5 people to review this product and receive a FREE mp3 of the visualization being read that you can play for your students! Before you can write or plan your writing you have to be able to think. Creative visualization is an effective and fun tool that allows students to focus and access their knowledge and ideas that are the basis for authentic, inspired and thoughtful writing in any genre. The teacher guides the students through the process and then students ca

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Visual Arts

Grades:

7th - 12th, Adult Education

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"Ibiddy-Bibiddy" A Readers Theater Script for Four Players

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This is Readers Theater Script for four players; it is based upon a humorous poem about a Sloth named Ibiddy-Bibiddy and his companions (donkeys who love to hula and attend Hawaiian Luau's). Aid's Orphans Remembered.

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Ode to Grandma's Carbuncle (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profits from this work are donated to the Homeless. This is a Readers Theater Script that is designed for five players. It is based upon a silly poem that talks about a carbuncle wreaking havoc in a grocery store. "Aids Orphans Remembered"

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Mayor of Munchkinland (A Readers Theater Script)"

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Creative Writing, Drama, English Language Arts

All profit from this work goes to the Homeless. *This is a Readers Theater Script from a story based a great deal upon a true series of events that took place at the Montgomery Ward Department Store in Marysville, California. "Aids Orphans Remembered."

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Strawberry Snow (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profits from this work go to the Homeless. This is a Readers Theater Script based upon an emotional poem with a multiple of underlying themes. All profits donated to the homeless; "Aids Orphans Remembered."

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Tater Hog Mash" Readers Theater Script

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This is a Readers Theater Play based upon a silly poem about nonsense; Southern Folk Genre. Aids Orphans Remembered.

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Tale of the Mountain Cat, A Native Story;" [*New Book Trailer]

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Creative Writing, Short Stories, U.S. History

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a story about a boastful Mountain Cat who comes into a meadow community and creates a confrontation. It is done in a "Native American" style of legend and story telling. This short story has been incorporated into the novel, "The Legend of Rail Wolf." ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

GATE, Scripts

"The Christmas Gambol"

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Creative Writing, Reading, Short Stories

This is a rather mysterious short story that is set in 1917 New Hampshire. A snow storm is headed in on Christmas Eve, but the small town's mayor needs a Yule Tide tree for a special occasion. He calls upon a young lad to go out into the severe weather and find him a tree. Predictably, the boy has very little luck; i.e., until he runs into a mysterious old woman by the abandoned stone bridge. There are several mysterious and suspenseful twists and turns that will keep every reader on the edge of

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

GATE

"Ode to Grandma's Carbuncle (A Poem)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profits from this work are donated to the Homeless. This is a silly poem that talks about a carbuncle wreaking havoc in a grocery store. "Aids Orphans Remembered"

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Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

GATE

"The Moor at Grimm Calais (A Poem)" [*New Book Trailer]

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