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High school creative writing guided reading books 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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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
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: The Ultimate Writing Bundle (Grades 3-6)
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
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
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
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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
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3rd - 12th
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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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1st - 12th
Digital Close Reading: Macbeth's Tomorrow Soliloquy
WHAT IS IT?Digital Close Reading: Macbeth is a fully digital resource that guides students through a digital close read of the “Tomorrow” soliloquy from William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth. Using annotation cues, students will arrive at an understanding of Shakespeare’s light and dark symbolism, the theme of time, and tone. It can also be printed and used as a hardcopy resource. A suggested answer key is included.HOW DOES IT WORK?Teachers can assign this resource using Google Classroom or Goo
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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
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7th - 10th
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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
Power point: The Outsiders novel study
The Outsiders power point by Kathy ApplebeeThis 53 slide presentation contains graphics, questions and short writing assignments for every chapter, unit projects, material on character analysis, conflict, links to free review games and resources. Also in the ZIP folder are 5 .PDF charts in the Power Point that can be used as handouts. The 8 slide preview has examples of resources included.FREEBIE extra: Curtain Call Caper guided reading free printables and graphic organizers.Check out other no
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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!
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K - 12th
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Also included in: S.C.A.M.P.E.R The School Year BUNDLE
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
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7th - 10th
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Writing a book report {for beginners}
Unlock the world of book reporting for beginners with our resource: "Writing a Book Report {for Beginners}." This invaluable tool is designed to guide and empower your students in crafting comprehensive book reports with ease. Tailored for beginners, this resource includes dedicated sections for every essential aspect of a book report.**Key Features:**1. **Comprehensive Reporting Sections:** This resource simplifies the book reporting process with designated pages for crucial elements: - Cov
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1st - 12th, Staff
Fantasy Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Full Genre Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics
Your students will love this no-prep creative fantasy writing unit! “Fantasy Writing Workshop“ is a step-by-step complete narrative writing unit that facilitates the analysis, development, and creation of creative narratives in the allegorical genre of fantasy. Everything you need to teach fantasy writing is here!This 24-page and 18-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Fantasy Writing Workshop" presentation file that addresses the definition and structure
Grades:
7th - 10th
BUNDLE for Creative Writing Activities
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
Create Your Own Country Project
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
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1st - 12th
Informational Text - Creative Writing from Nonfiction - Train Heists and Outlaws
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
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7th - 10th
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Figurative Language Activities - Writing Prompts - Print & Digital
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
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Figurative Language Practice Bundle for Middle School - Print & Digital
SHOWING CHARACTERS--NOT TELLING ABOUT THEM--with Description, Action, & Dialogue
"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
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6th - 10th
Across Five Aprils Project Choices
This unique collection is used for novel enrichment. Based on the novel, Across Five Aprils, this collection consists of 7 choices for various student interest.
Individual learning styles are incorporated for the drawer, writer, or web-caster in your classroom. Lots of fun to see published products and hang them around your classroom.
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Lyddie by Karen Paterson - Vocabulary, Questions, Final Essay
Grades:
6th - 10th
The Giver Thinking Skills and Graphic Organizers
The Giver, The by Lois Lowry
The Giver Thinking Skills and Graphic Organizers is a 37-page resource with two components for teaching Lois Lowry's 1994 Newbery Medal Winner.
The THINK, WRITE, CREATE portion, based on the higher level thinking skills of Bloom's Taxonomy, offers chapter-by-chapter and whole-book open-ended activities with a range of difficulties from the most basic to challenges for gifted students.
The items are designed to spark critical thinking, build vocabulary, and en
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6th - 9th
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Trevor Noah (YA) Full Unit
This is a FULL workbook to accompany Born a Crime, Young Readers Edition. It includes poetry to kick-off the unit, exploration of systems of racism, memoir study, chapter work around the ideas of author's methods, plot analysis, theme study, creative writing, academic writing, non-fiction close reading, and a dominant narrative summative. The workbooks walks students through reading, writing, speaking, and listening! It's a great companion piece to the novel.
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Hunger Game BUNDLE: All Novel Note Activities PLUS Bonus
BUNDLE Chapter by Chapter Reading Guide for the Hunger GamesSave BIG on the Bundle, instead of buying individual activities!Novel Notes by Mrs. B for The Hunger GamesIncluded in the Bundle:1. The Hunger Games Novel Study - Reading GuideChapter by Chapter Reading Guide: all 27 chaptersAnswer Key includedComprehension questionsVocabulary activity for each ChapterCharacter Word searchPart 1 Vocabulary CrosswordTribute Death logAdditional Discussion QuestionsProject IdeasCCSS page2. Color the Charac
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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