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Middle school creative writing scaffolded notes for staff and administrators
Mystery Stories | Claim, Reason, & Evidence Writing | Argumentative Paragraph
Help your students practice identifying evidence, creating a claim, and writing an argumentative paragraph with this collection of mystery activities. Students will work in small groups to read 4 engaging short stories. Then, students will collaborate with their partners to write a paragraph that defends their opinion about who they think committed the crime in the story. As a culminating activity, students can present their cases to the classroom in a mock "courtroom." A jury of their peers can
Grades:
6th - 9th
Hero's Journey Doodle Notes
Hero’s Journey graphic organizer that allow students to compile their knowledge and understanding of the monomyth (in the traditional 12-step cycle that most narratives follow) in a doodle notes style! Give your students a welcome change of pace by leading them through the ideas and concepts underpinning the Hero’s Journey and then gift them with time to doodle and make those connections! This graphic organizer would be great for an interactive notebook, too!
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Hero's Journey Presentation, Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers Bundle
What Does Our Principal Assistant Principal Dean Director Headmaster Do All Day?
What Does Our Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, Director, Headmaster Do All Day? Student Written BookWhat is this resource?This activity is perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week, Principals or Administrators Appreciation Days, or the perfect retirement gift for an outgoing principal or administrator.What is included in this resource?Principal VersionAssistant Principal VersionDean VersionDirector VersionHeadmaster VersionThree different levels are included for all grades: -Drawing Version (P
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Flipbook Template for any subject │ Editable Back to School Meet the Teacher
⭐This fully editable flipbook is so versatile! It's an absolutely perfect way to gather all of your important class information to parents for Meet the Teacher, Open House, or Parent Night at the beginning of the school year. This editable foldable is so easy to use! Simply type in your headings, pertinent information, print on colored paper, cut and staple together. PRO TIP - add a magnet to the back, and your families can hang the flipbook on their refrigerators!Comes with THREE different si
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Transition Words for Narrative Writing
Here's a 1-page quick tool/cheat sheet for students to use when writing any narrative!Here are the categories: Time Transitions, Place Transitions, Add Information, Show Similarities, Show Location, To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting, To Build Suspense, and Show Time.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Narrative Writing Unit: 16 Mini-Lessons to Master Narratives in Grades 6-8
The writing resources include 16 mini-lessons that guide students to master skills essential to narrative writing. The lesson topics cover plot, point of view, transitions, dialogue, and descriptive language. For each topic, the resource comprises of three lessons – the first introduces the skill, the second has students practice the skill, and the third has students apply the skill in their own writing. In addition, the resource also includes the basics of editing narratives with a checklist fo
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study
Symbolism Lesson - Symbolism in Literature Notes, Worksheets, and Activities 6-8
Are you looking for an engaging lesson that teaches symbolism with worksheets and activities? This resource has everything you need to get your students understanding symbolism in literature! After this lesson, your students will be experts at recognizing symbols in literature. This resource teaches about how authors use symbolism to communicate different ideas to the reader. This resource is no prep and saves you TONS of time. Simply print off the notes and activities and present the lesson s
Grades:
6th - 8th
What Does Our Secretary Assistant Teacher Clerk Do All Day? Student Written Book
What Does Our Secretary Assistant Secretary Teacher Clerk Do All Day? Student Written Appreciation BookWhat is this resource?This activity is perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week, Office Professionals Appreciation Days, or Secretaries Day, or the perfect retirement gift for an outgoing Secretary or Office Professional.What is included in this resource?Secretary VersionAssistant Secretary VersionTeacher Clerk VersionThree different levels are included for all grades: -Drawing Version (Perfect fo
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Writing Frame | Scaffolded Narrative Writing | Graphic Organizer
Ready-made narrative writing scaffold! Guide pupils through the writing process for a five-paragraph narrative piece. This packs features both quick and detailed planning sheets for five paragraphs - 16 PDF planning pages in total, plus 16 editable slides to add your own specific prompts!This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.Includes:A single page writing frame or scaffold with three columns for each paragraph (what to include, useful sent
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Guided Writing Frames Bundle | Scaffolded Notes | Graphic Organizers
Reading and Summarizing Doddle Note Taking Graphic Organizer Any Subject
Engage your students in notetaking using this creative and visual set of doodle graphic organizers which are the perfect visual tool to gather information about any subject such as writing, close reading, sciences, or math. These doodle note-taking can be used to-summarize information-Interactive notebooks-video summarizing-close reading notes-main ideas and details-reviewing math concepts-writing centers♥︎♥︎♥︎ CommentsIf you have any questions, suggestions, or need clarification about this reso
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Fairy Tales Mini Unit: Writing a Fractured Fairy Tale
This fully editable lesson segment teaches the elements of a traditional fairy tale and how to write a fractured fairy tale. I read "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" to give students an example of a fractured fairy tale. Students then choose the way they want to fracture their fairy tales. This is a great writing exercise for students to share aloud because they always turn out amazing! I required my students to use three examples of literary devices but you could easily swap that out fo
Grades:
4th - 12th
Show Don't Tell Narrative Writing Activities
Show Don't Tell ActivitiesTeaching Students How to "Show" Details in their Writing! This writing bundle includes a PowerPoint lesson, scaffolded notes, and a "Show Don't Tell" practice sheet. The lesson guides students through the use of vivid words, five senses, and different types of figurative language in order to transform their writing. Interactive Notes are also available for this lesson in my: Narrative Writing Interactive NotebookDo you want your students to Love ❤️ Learning Writing?Che
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Middle School Novel Study │ Scythe, The Book │ By Neal Shusterman │ 200+ pages
This comprehensive 200+ page novel study resource facilitates a thorough understanding and appreciation of Neal Shusterman's novel Scythe. Filled with various enticing questions and answers for every chapter, this resource will guide your students through the novel in a way that encourages critical thinking and deep analysis.FREE CHAPTER 1 - Try it out with your classroom!THE IMPORTANCE OF NOVEL STUDIESIncorporating novel studies into your lesson plans can be a valuable way to help students deve
Grades:
8th - 10th
What is a Vignette? (Presentation)
This is an awesome PowerPoint to introduce middle/high school students to vignettes and House on Mango Street!
Here are the notes that go along with it: What is a Vignette? Notes
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: House On Mango Street Bundle
Retirement card for teacher, staff, or principal
This is a fun way for your students to honor someone retiring. This card is open to more than educators.The theme is "Retirement Bucket Ideas" and there are 36 unique prompts. There is also a blank template so students can do their own. There are 26 prompts with girls on it, and the same prompts with boys on them. Perfect fit for a male retiree or a female retiree. 2 per page. I recommend running it off and students can pick one, or you assign to them. There are 10 neutral cards that can
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Grades:
2nd - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Retirement Card Bundle
Shoes retirement card for teacher, staff, or principal
This is a fun way for your students to honor someone retiring. This card is open to more than educators.The theme is "Kick off your shoes and..." This is not editable and there is NOT A blank template. Perfect fit for a male retiree or a female retiree. There are teacher directions and student directions with a circle map.Cut shoe or make a book. Enjoy!Ideas for retirement are:Go whale watchingRide your bike to…Eat Ice Cream with a friendLearn an instrumentGo water skiingBuild somethingGo
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Retirement Card Bundle
"I am From" Poem Packet: Back-to-School!
The "I am From" poem (or autobiographical/introduction poem) is not an entirely new concept, but this file contains the step-by-step process that scaffolds the writing process for even the most "resistant" poets in your class.
The packet contains a two-sided pre-writing worksheet, a rough draft template, directions for formatting the final draft, and a detailed grading rubric. The writing process could take anywhere from 2-5 days in class, depending on the age of the learners and the time desig
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Author's Point of View Cheat Sheet! {Freebie!} (First, Second, Third Person)
Free for all your needs in helping students remember the multiple methods that writers may use to narrate their stories. This author point of view cheat sheet is also super handy for writing units and helping students pick as well as stick to their narrative style.Each point of view is simply defined. Additionally clear examples of word choices that fit with each style are given. If you are looking to nail the common core standard "Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator
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4th - 9th
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Narrative Writing Interactive Notebook
Narrative Writing Interactive Notebook: Sentences, Plot, Show Don't Tell, Figurative Language, Setting, Characters, Leads, Edit and Revise This interactive notebook includes:~22 pages of student notes~Unit plan suggestions ~Pictures of finished pages~A few of the pages include alternatives to fit your needs***************************************************************************** Notes Cover the Following Topics:~Writing Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences~Watermelon, Slice, and Seed Stor
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street - Reading Comprehension Quiz and Worksheets
This preparation by Creative Works is based on the story ( Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street by Roni Schooter)
Included with this preparation are -
1. Reading Comprehension Questions - Blanks
2. Reading Comprehension Questions - Answer Key
3. Cause and Effect diagram - Blanks
4. Cause and Effect diagram - Answer Key
5. Creative Writing Story Helpers Diagram
6. Writing exercise
Grades:
3rd - 7th, Staff
Opinion Essay Writing Prompts for 5th, 6th and 7th Grade
These essay writing prompts for opinion writing were made for students in 5th, 6th and 7th grade. There are 10 exciting and thought-provoking topics with guided writing prompts outlining the correct structure for essays. This resource is perfect for students that have not mastered writing 5 paragraphs and require scaffolding. Each topic has a brainstorming activity and tips for what to write in each paragraph giving students guidance for writing their essays. This resource also includes a self-
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: 5th Grade Writing Bundle | Writing Prompts | Essay | Guided Writing
Three Types of Writing Review
Getting ready for state testing? Need your students to remember that there are THREE completely different types of writing that they might see on the test? This resource will help your students review the three main types of writing:NarrativeInformationalPersuasiveFor each type of writing, you will review the purpose, organization, and transition words used. Students will fill in the blanks on their handout (Answer Key is provided). This is a great way to help your students feel prepared for the
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Detailed Outline for Memoir & Personal Narrative
This detailed outline will help students break down their stories and find the beginning, middle, and the end. Also, it will help them brainstorm ideas and guide them as they write their stories. This outline is perfect for memoirs and personal narratives.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Powers of Persuasion: Using the PERSUADER Acronym to Write a Compelling Speech
This work book consists of 25 pages which introduce students to the acronym “PERSUADER”- an excellent tool for both identifying and remembering persuasive techniques. It explains each persuasive technique individually and provides examples from famous speeches from history.The workbook is scaffolded with tasks first introducing the technique and then asking students to identify and highlight its use before requiring them to practise the technique themselves. Finally they annotate an extract from
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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