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High school creative writing lectures 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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The Raven, Edgar Allan Poe, Interactive Poetry Activity, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Make Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem, “The Raven,” come alive for your students with this 44-slide lecture and five pages of lesson materials that include detailed directions, a full-text version of Poe's gothic poem, links to a high-quality audio version, "Faux Poe" creative writing assignment, and answer key. The interactive lecture (Prezi, PDF, and Google Slides versions included) inspires students to dig back into the text, think critically, and decode Poe’s structure and technique.These mate
Grades:
8th - 11th
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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
Grades:
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
Figurative Language & Poetic Devices Powerpoint Presentation
Newly Updated! Powerpoint presentation of poetry devices and figurative language in poetry.
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Defines the terms & gives examples (an easy example first, then a harder example). Uses song lyrics to practice identifying and explaining the figurative language. Gives a challenge at the end for groups to see who can find the most examples.
Terms covered are:
Imagery-similes, metaphors, personification
Sound devic
Grades:
7th - 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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Black Out Poetry, Fun Poetry Activity, Blackout Poem Lecture Slides, FREE
Use this visually dynamic tool to get students excited about poetry. No, really, my teens LOVE this blackout poetry creative writing activity. View the 10-slide overview lecture (includes both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions) and imagine all of the possibilities your students could create.All you’ll need to fill an entire class session is the slide deck, dark markers or crayons, and a few newspaper pages or photocopies of a few pages from any novel you’re currently teaching.This item is pa
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Science Fiction Elements in a Short Story pear deck
This is a 32-page, power point presentation detailing the elements of a science fiction story. It has high impact, visually stunning pictures from popular movies, books and science fiction artists. I've also included peardeck elements. You can use it with or without pear deck Students will learn about the science fiction genre and what makes a science fiction story different from mainstream fiction. Topics covered: (9-12th grade) recommendedThe Major Literary Elements of Science FictionAr
Grades:
9th - 12th
Narrative Writing Activities | Presentation, Note Sheets, Graphic Organizers
Download a variety of narrative writing activities! Students love writing narratives, and language arts standards dictate that students focus on certain elements. I made these narrative writing activities to outline elements for narrative writing. This editable presentation covers basics such as tone, dialogue, description, and more. Use the note taking sheets and graphic organizers throughout your writing process!Included in this narrative writing activities download:→ 35 slide presentation th
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
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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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
Star Wars & Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey - Monomyth
This is a slide show presentation I used to explain the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and the Monomyth.
I used the 1977 film "Star Wars: A New Hope" to better relate this concept to my class. Each stage of Campbell's theory is explained briefly, and then the corresponding scene from the film is described.
This can be used as an introduction to any unit on mythology or a hero's journey.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Characterization, POV, Character Types, Etc. PowerPoint
This is a 15 slide power point that discusses the author's methods to create a character--both direct and indirect. It teaches the indirect characterization acronym, STEAL, teaches flat, static, round, etc. character types, protagonist and antagonist, point of view, etc. **Note: I also have listed a handout that I pass out to the kids to fill in as we view the power point in class. It helps keep them focused and decreases note taking time. Check it out if you're interested. :)
Grades:
7th - 12th
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
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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College Scholarship Essay - College Readiness
Get this college readiness lesson to teach your high school students how to write a scholarship essay. This NO-PREP Google Slides presentation offers tips for writing a scholarship essay that can be used for multiple scholarship applications and applied to writing a college application essay or personal statement.⭐️ WHAT'S INCLUDED (a complete lesson that uses the 5E Learning Cycle!):Engage: Question to hook students.Explore: Question to activate prior knowledge and the chance to ask questions b
Grades:
10th - 12th
HSC MOD C Craft of Writing Discursive + Imaginative COMPLETE BUNDLE +BONUS
Help your students overcome the fear of writing. This is a COMPLETE guide to teaching BOTH Discursive AND Imaginative Writing!! If Module C Craft of Writing has been that EXTRA thing in the HSC you've had worrying you in the back of your mind, just lift these resources and let them run its course.DISCURSIVE WRITINGThis is a FIVE PART TEACHING BUNDLE WHICH INCLUDES:1. An introduction OR revision of the Craft of Writing.This was originally designed for a workshop and thus should take about 30~50 m
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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Cambridge A.I.C.E A.S. Language Comprehensive Unit
This genres packet includes the primary conventions of every genre students need to learn in order to earn the highest number of points on the A.I.C.E Language A.S exam. In the preview, I begin delineating the conventions of advertising and the manipulative tactics advertisers use to sell products. Then, I provide students with an extensive list of logical fallacies. Subsequently, I move on to letters, editorials, essays, speeches, reviews, description, and narration. In this twenty-page pac
Grades:
11th
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
Figurative Language and Literal Language PPT with Embedded Video Clip Examples
This engaging PowerPoint will have your students understanding and identifying the main types of figurative language! SimileMetaphorHyperboleIdiomPersonificationAllusionAlliterationOnomatopoeiaEach slide of the above-mentioned concepts includes a definition, written examples with explanations and visual video examples from popular movies. Use this before a unit on creative writing, a novel study or as a way to activate background knowledge!NOTE: If the videos appear black on your screen, click F
Grades:
5th - 12th
College Essay - How to Write a Personal Statement Lesson - College Readiness
Get this college readiness lesson on how to write a personal statement (or college application essay) for the Common App! This Google Slides presentation explains what a personal statement is and offers tips and strategies for writing a personal statement using the writing process. Graphic organizers, a link to sample essays, and a link to an interactive Google Slides rubric/scoring guide are included on the slides!⭐️ Updated with 2023-24 Common App prompts!⭐️ This is a complete lesson (similar
Grades:
9th - 12th
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