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Middle school creative writing rubrics for Easel Activities
Distance Learning How to Write a Great Speech
Writing and performing a speech can be one of the most challenging tasks for students. These eight simple steps take the fear out of speech writing and turn it into a simple and doable task. Interesting examples are provided, so your students can see how easy it can be to come up with an engaging topic. Then, step-by-step instructions keep the student moving through the task, providing simple guidelines and examples along the way.Helpful tips for practicing and delivering the speech are also off
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4th - 8th
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Horror Writing Workshop – ELA – Genre Creative Writing Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics PPT
Interested in teaching students how to write a spooky horror story? Looking for the perfect creative writing unit to engage all learners? This no-prep horror and suspense creative writing unit will guide you from start to finish, comprehensively facilitating the analysis, development, and creation of frightening and suspenseful narratives.An ideal fall creative writing unit, this 22-page and 14-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Horror Writing Workshop"
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7th - 10th
Create Your Own Superhero Storytelling Project! — ELA or Art — CCSS Rubrics
How do you write a superhero story? How are comics books created? This no-prep storytelling lesson includes everything students need to create their own superhero story! Designed for English or art classrooms, this project guides students through the invention of their own superhero and the development of an accompanying superhero narrative. An exciting and engaging learning experience your students will never forget, this resource also addresses 8 Common Core ELA Standards and 2 Common Core Art
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6th - 10th
Sensory Poem Template & Rubric: Poetry For Any Subject
Sensory poems are a blast! My students just finished a "Thanksgiving Sensory Poem." The final products were incredible. I want to do more sensory poetry! Therefore, I created a template and rubric that would fit ANY subject.This download includes a sensory poem template for any subject and a rubric for easy assessment.This is perfect for whole teach or a writing station. At our writing station, I handed out sensory language (found on the Internet) to help guide students. This handout included wo
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Writing Bundle: Handouts, Alliteration, Poetry, Rubrics and More
Create a Children's Book! — ELA Art — Creative Story Writing Unit — CCSS Rubric
This no-prep art and writing project provides your students with everything they need to create their own children’s narrative storybook! The two-week unit starts with an introductory presentation, continues with straightforward and fun planning activities, and culminates with the creation of a children's book!Designed for both English or art classrooms, this product connects 8 ELA Common Core Standards and 2 Common Core Arts standards to a creative experience your students will love! Included w
Grades:
5th - 8th
Writing Paper with different SIZE picture boxes
Need Writing paper? You have found it! PLUS added Rubrics... there is over 90 page options. I included templates with primary lines as well as regular lines for older students. Please look through the preview to get an in-depth look at this resource.Tips:I like to copy the templates back-to-back so that proficient writers can continue their writing on the back. For those of you that may want to have the rubric hidden on the back, I included pages that have optional back rubrics as well.Small Pic
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K - 6th
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Cinquain Poetry Template & Rubric: Creative Writing Form
My students LOVE writing poetry. Writing a cinquain is one of their favorite poetry forms.This download includes:A cinquain poetry template with detailed directions, an example of a "cinquain" to guide your students' writing and provided lines to give students an opportunity to write their very own "sloppy copy" of a creative cinquain. As a bonus or extra activity, they can copy their brand-new cinquain onto a clean sheet of paper and illustrate.If you want to grade this assignment, I've inclu
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1st - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle: Handouts, Alliteration, Poetry, Rubrics and More
Science Fiction Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Genre Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics
Are you preparing to teach the elements of science fiction writing? This no-prep Science Fiction Writing Workshop is a comprehensive creative writing unit that will guide you and your students step-by-step through key science fiction concepts and the narrative writing process, facilitating the analysis, development, and creation of creative narratives in the genre of science fiction.This 25-page and 17-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Science Fiction
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7th - 12th
Paired Passages with Writing Prompts Fictional Narrative on Dog Sled Mail
Your students will used text dependent analysis to write a fictional narrative about dog sledding mail carriers who delivered mail to the gold diggers in Alaska in the early 20th century. The set of paired passages on differentiated reading levels will provide tons of facts about dog sledding and gold miners. Students will do a close reading, analyze the writing prompt, and use a graphic organizer to outline their stories. It's great practice for state writing tests, and it's also available as
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5th - 6th
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
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7th - 10th
Fantasy Writing Checklist
Fantasy Writing Checklist Your students can use this easy-to-read checklist during the revision process - making sure to include an introduction, tell a good story, and wrap it all up with a strong ending. Educators may use the checklist to develop learning targets for lessons. Assign to your students on Easel, print one copy per student, or laminate for future use! Checklist includes -Introduction:I hooked the reader with a sound, dialogue, or exciting event.I described a realistic or imaginary
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Checklist Bundle - 7 Writing Checklists for Elementary Students
Create a Holiday Children's Book! — Seasonal ELA or Art — Writing — CCSS
You've found the perfect Christmas or winter holiday project! This no-prep art and writing project provides your students with everything they need to create their own holiday narrative storybook! The two-week unit starts with an introductory presentation, continues with straightforward and fun planning activities, and culminates with the creation of an original holiday children's book! Best of all, this project can also serve as a holiday present for your students to give to their family and f
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6th - 10th
Realistic Fiction Writing Checklist
Realistic Fiction Writing ChecklistYour students can use this easy-to-read checklist during the revision process - making sure to include an introduction, problem, and solution with elements that “show instead of tell.” Educators may use the checklist to develop learning targets for lessons. Assign to your students on Easel, print one copy per student, or laminate for future use! Checklist includes -Introduction:I have a realistic setting that tells when and where my story takes place.I used a f
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Writing Checklist Bundle - 7 Writing Checklists for Elementary Students
Science Fiction Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide — ELA Genre — CCSS Rubric
Shepherd your students' next creative writing assignment with this science fiction narrative step-by-step writing guide. Unique from most creative writing units, our science fiction guide begins by asking students to make simple and fun decisions about the key elements of their story before having to lift a pen or open a word processor!A “10-second sub plan” (print and drop on your desk!) or the basis of a week-long writing unit, your purchase includes (See PREVIEW):A narrative map template that
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7th - 10th
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Fantasy Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide — ELA Genre Story — CCSS Rubric
Shepherd your students' next creative writing assignment with this fantasy narrative step-by-step writing guide. Unique from most creative writing units, my fantasy guide begins by asking students to make simple and fun decisions about the key elements of their story before having to lift a pen or open a word processor! A “10-second sub plan” (print and drop on your desk!) or the basis of a week-long writing unit, your purchase includes (See PREVIEW):A narrative map template that assists student
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6th - 10th
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Horror Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide — ELA Genre Story — CCSS Rubric
Shepherd your students' next creative writing assignment with this horror narrative step-by-step writing guide. Unique from most creative writing units, our fantasy guide begins by asking students to make simple and fun decisions about the key elements of their story before having to lift a pen or open a word processor!An “10-second sub plan” (print and drop on your desk!) or the basis of a week-long writing unit, your purchase includes (See PREVIEW):A narrative map template that assists student
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6th - 10th
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Realistic Fiction Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Full Genre Unit w/ Rubrics
Are you planning a creative writing unit? This no-prep realistic fiction creative writing unit, Realistic Fiction Writing Workshop, step-by-step facilitates the analysis, development, and creation of dramatic narratives grounded in “real life.”This 21-page and 15-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Realistic Fiction Writing Workshop" presentation file that addresses the definition and structure of fictional narratives, the characteristics of protagonists
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7th - 10th
Mystery Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide — ELA Genre Story — CCSS Rubric
Shepherd your students' next creative writing assignment with this mystery narrative step-by-step writing guide. Unique from most creative writing units, our mystery guide begins by asking students to make simple and fun decisions about the key elements of their story before having to lift a pen or open a word processor!A “10-second sub plan” (print and drop on your desk!) or the basis of a week-long writing unit, your purchase includes (See PREVIEW):A narrative map template that assists student
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6th - 10th
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Halloween-Witch's Recipe: Explanatory Writing w/word choice-CCSS Aligned
**Check out my other Halloween Products, too!Halloween Word Puzzles-NO PREP-17 Fun and Engaging PuzzlesHalloween Figurative Language Task Cards and Differentiated ResourcesScary Story Common Core Organizers and Rubrics for Standards #1-7. Great for any scary story!"Haunted" by Shel Silverstein CCSS Resources, Station Work, and Writing Task16 Halloween Story Writing Prompts with Matching Papers, Pre-Writing Organizers, and RubricHalloween is my favorite time of year! I wanted to create some fun
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4th - 7th
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Literary Devices Creative Writing Prompts FREEBIE — ELA — Examples & Rubrics
Refine your students' creative writing skills by mastering key literary devices with these engaging and focused exercises. Crafted to provide targeted practice in using specific literary devices, these writing prompts allow students to hone their understanding and application of Details, Diction, Imagery, Point of View, and Tone. By breaking down the complexities of literary devices into manageable exercises, students can build confidence and competence without feeling overwhelmed by larger crea
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7th - 10th
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Christmas Writing Narrative Guide — Seasonal ELA Story — CCSS Rubric
Looking to ask your students to write about Christmas or winter break? This no-prep, step-by-step Christmas break narrative writing guide will let students embrace the Holiday season while simultaneously practicing their narrative writing skills!Our series of narrative writing guides are designed to shepherd the writing process from “planning to polished” by letting students’ imagination jump-start their writing and not vice versa. Unique from most creative writing units, our Christmas narrative
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6th - 10th
End of the Year Essay Packet: Memorable Moment
Students will write a personal narrative describing a memorable moment from this school year. Students will use literary devices, vivid verbs and strong adjectives to create imagery for their reader. Packet includes:Essay AssignmentTwo Brainstorming ActivitiesOne Pre-writing ActivityOutline (3 paragraphs)RubricPeer Editing ChecklistReflection QuestionsThis is a great way to end the year and allow students to share their best(and worst)memories from this year!
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6th - 9th
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Halloween Writing Narrative Guide — Seasonal ELA Story — CCSS Rubric
If you think your students would enjoy writing a spooky Halloween narrative, search no further! This no-prep, step-by-step Halloween narrative writing guide will let students embrace the "scare" season while simultaneously practicing their narrative writing skills!Our series of narrative writing guides are designed to shepherd the writing process from “planning to polished” by letting students’ imagination jump-start their writing and not vice versa. Unique from most creative writing units, our
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6th - 9th
Spring Break Writing Narrative Guide — Seasonal ELA Story — CCSS Rubric
Would your students love to write about their upcoming spring break plans? Of course! This no-prep, step-by-step spring break narrative writing guide will let students research a potential travel destination while simultaneously practicing their creative narrative writing skills! Our series of narrative writing guides are designed to shepherd the writing process from “planning to polished” by letting students’ imagination jump-start their writing and not vice versa. Unique from most creative wri
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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