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Middle school creative writing thematic unit plan pdfs
Play Writing and Drama Pack
Teaching Drama can be so BORING! Memorizing terms and reading Drama passages then answering multiple choice questions just isn't how most of our students learn. If you are looking for something more engaging, give this play writing pack a try! Everything you need to turn your student's into mini-playwrights is included! Included are options for brainstorming and planning out dialogue and characters, design Playbill covers and sets, and selecting settings.
After writing plays, students can perfo
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3rd - 6th
College Bound Kids {writing and craftivity pack}
This packet is very versatile and has pages for all students kindergarten through 6th grade. Makes a great thematic unit to work on at the end of the year, or anytime you want to motivate your kids and get them thinking about college now!
Pages include:
* college application
* college research page
* vocational / trade school research page
* College K-W-L
* Create a mascot
* If I were a college student – graphic organizer & writing pages
* I would make a great college student because… - g
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PreK - 6th
Teaching Figurative Language with Taylor Swift Songs - Grades 3-6
If there’s one thing I love about Taylor Swift (other than her dance moves!) it is her use of figurative language. If you have ever listened to her songs you know she uses a lot of similes and metaphors in her writing. She is a major pop star today, and I guarantee your students can (and will!) sing along to any one of her songs! With this product you will be able to teach and have your students practice identifying and writing seven types of figurative language using Taylor Swift songs.
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3rd - 8th
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Fantasy Writing Unit- Short Story Creative writing
A full, comprehensive writing unit for grades 4+ where students will create their own short story. The unit is organized in a step by step, easy to follow manner which allows teachers a simple way to get started. The unit can be combined with other subjects for a cross-curricular approach (such as art, science and social studies). Students complete steps along the way to create the pillars of their story. Once completed they compile all the sections together to craft the best story they have eve
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4th - 10th
Zombie Apocalypse Unit - End of the Year Project or Emergency Sub Lesson Plans
This week-long, self-guided zombie apocalypse project is the PERFECT end of the year unit! It is so versatile and can be used for many different grades and subjects; appropriate for middle school or high school, science or language arts, accelerated or remediation, even upper elementary. It could also be used for a Halloween unit or emergency sub lesson plans. Directions on each page are self explanatory and will keep your students engaged from start to finish.I originally created this activity
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Biology Lessons and Curriculum for the ENTIRE YEAR
Tall tales with a modern twist: creative writing unit; Common Core aligned
It was so hot, the flowers pulled themselves up by their roots and crawled under the porch looking for shade...Get the creative juices flowing in your writer's workshop and, with the help of this unit, teach your students how to write an outrageously funny modern tall tale in which the enemy is WICKED WEATHER. The unit consists of:1. very detailed lesson plans that show you how to guide students through the writing process (prewriting, composing, revising, editing, publishing)2. worksheets with
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4th - 6th
50% OFF Journalism Unit - Middle School Writing Curriculum Lessons ELA Bundle
Do you want to be the best teacher? Ready to lead your students into the dazzling world of journalism writing? ✍️ Imagine igniting their passion for newsroom adventures, crafting stories that are as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride with this journalism unit for middle school writing! Picture this: an all-inclusive journalism unit course that unfurls like a treasure map. Every twist and turn of news, articles, reviews, headlines, is illuminated with step-by-step guides and mentor texts that pr
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6th - 8th
Patriot Day September 11th Bulletin Board Set - 9/11 - SEPTEMBER B.B.
Remember September 11th, 2001 with this patriotic bulletin board set. The set is designed for a square bulletin board, but can be adapted for a rectangular bulletin board. To adapt the design for a rectangular board, have students write thank you letters to first responders in the community using the "Thank you Hero" letter templates included in this product. Then display copies of the student letters to the right of the skyline silhouette. The download will include the following:- "We remembe
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Monthly Bulletin Boards for a Year BUNDLE
The Secret Garden Novel Unit Plan and Extension Activities
A complete student journal full of comprehension, student responses, writing activities, research activities, and extension activities for The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Chapter-specific student responses for every chapter!
Create a packet or print individual pages as you need them!
Many extension activities to choose from at the end!
See the preview to see what all is included and get sample pages!
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3rd - 6th
Personal Narrative Unit (Calkins 3-5)
Packet of student pages to be used with Lucy Calkins' personal narratvies lessons 1-8. Easy brainstorming forms that directly match the mini lessons. Great for grades 3-6. Email me if any edits are needed!
*** Now updated with an outline of mini lessons!
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3rd - 6th
Tall Tales - Writing a Tall Tale
This is a mini-unit for writing a Tall Tale. There is a cover page, an explanation of what a Tall Tale is, ideas of Tall Tales to read, prewriting exercises, graphic organizers, pages to write the rough draft on, and pages for the final copy.
Mrs. R.
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4th - 6th
Scary Story Narrative Writing Unit- Spooky Writer's Workshop Unit
This writing unit is one of the most fun units I've ever done! Students will go zany for this 3-week, activity packed writing unit that will get their scary stories sounding terrifyingly terrific!Here's the breakdown:This is a Writer's Workshop style unit that includes 15 lessons (3-weeks) that allow students to publish a scary story. There is an option to extend to 4 weeks if you have time in your plans. This unit is best in October, but it can be taught at any time of the year! Each lesson inc
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3rd - 6th
Mystery Genre Study Unit
This 97 page, mystery unit provides students with an understanding of the mystery genre through engaging slide presentations, original mystery short stories, creative writing story starters and comprehension sheets. This unit also includes: A list of the mystery terms suitable for posting. Differentiated note-taking sheets to help students record mystery terms and definitions. Formative and summative assessments with answer keys.Mystery story graphic organizers. Mystery "story starter" peer fee
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5th - 8th
Short Story Unit Planning - Inclusive Recommendations for Teaching Short Stories
Ready to make your Short Story unit more inclusive? Here are texts and ideas you can use! Increase the representation in your unit with these short stories, songs, and TV episodes. In addition to selections from popular literature textbooks, this list includes stories available online, recommendations from YA short stories anthologies, and more. Teaching Short Stories - made easy!✅ Summaries ✅ Discussion Prompts✅ Alignment for Teaching Tolerance’s Social Justice standards❤️ Ready to change thing
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Back to School ELA Activities Bundle - Icebreakers - New Semester
Martin Luther King, Jr. Glyph
This download contains the following items:
-"Making the World a Better Place" creative writing sheet to accompany glyph
-Martin Luther King, Jr. glyph with completed example, full-size patterns, materials list, and directions
-Cute glyph key printable
This and many more Martin Luther King, Jr. resources are available in my unit "Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
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PreK - 6th
Types of crime
Mini ESL unit about types of crimes and criminals. Students will engage in a number of vocabulary related activities as well as in reading short passages. They will learn 18 different types of crimes and criminals through words and definitions matching and a challenging crossword. They will also speak and write about crime. ◄► TYPES OF CRIMES AND CRIMINALS ( SKILLS: SPEAKING, READING AND WRITING) ◄► ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~►LEARNING OUTCOMES◄GENERAL: Students will
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8th - 12th
Constitution of the United States - Readers' Theater
This two-part readers' theater script teaches students about the importance and history of the United States Constitution. Students will have fun while they are learning about this important historical document. A set of task cards are included that require students to use higher-level thinking skills. There is also an internet research activity included.
Get this script , Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence all for $5.00 in my Important Documents Readers' Theater
Scripts
If
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3rd - 6th
Identity Personal Narrative and Mandala Bundle
Students will write a narrative essay about their identity by reflecting and analyzing who they were, who they are, and who they want to become. After, they will use the Identity Symbolism Mandala to create and explain different symbols for each section of their life that they wrote about in their essay. This establishes a visual pairing with the essay and will deepen their understanding of both narrative writing best practices and symbolism. These two assignments were originally designed to wor
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6th - 12th
Oklahoma
OklahomaStudy of the origins of the state, state symbols, history and more. This product includes reading comprehension, map skills, writing activities, and graphic organizers. Keywords: Oklahoma, Oklahoma State Symbols, Five Civilized Tribes, Oklahoma History, State SymbolsClick on the links below to view additional products in my store:Surfing Into Summer The Choctaw Tribe Searching For Facts The Five Civilized Tribes Punctuation Practice Math Mania Writing Task Cards Reading Comprehension -
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3rd - 6th
Writing Prompts MYSTERIES ... Tips Rubrics Checklists ... Grades 4-5-6
MYSTERY Themed Creative Writing PromptsVocabulary, Guidelines, Tips for Writing, Rubrics, Checklist for Students, Word Banks 25 prompts, photographs, elements . . . and more Grades 4-5-6 WRITING PROMPTS: for Mysteries . . . NO PREP . . . WRITING . . .FREEBIE . . . Four MYSTERY Writing Prompts in the Preview. . . FREE "Always something EXTRA" to help TEACH / REVIEW / PRACTICE skills in FUN ways.⭐ Click to follow TEACHING STUFF PLACE for updates and FREEBIES. ⭐*** Writing Prompts Buyers’ comm
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4th - 8th
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Mentor Sentences for Upper Elementary - Sentence Building using Mentor Texts
One of the most powerful and fun ways to improve students' writing is through the use of mentor sentences. This packet includes 12 fiction and nonfiction opening lines from books that are perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. The confidence these sentences give students to keep writing is nothing short of amazing! Why opening lines? Have you ever seen students choose a book and then put it down because the first paragraph didn't grab them? This is a great way to show stud
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4th - 7th
Newspaper Journalistic Writing Lesson
Designed for grades 3 - 6 includes several lessons teaching:-The features of newspapers-Writing great headlines-Writing lead paragraphs-Interviewing-Direct and Reported Speech-Quality AdjectivesThe lesson pack also contains flashcards with key news paper vocabulary that can be used on displays or during lessons.There are also some templates for children to use.You will also find writing starters in the form of who, what, where and when cards. These cards are simple the prepare and can be used t
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4th - 6th
Autumn Creative Writing & Art Project
Ahhhh! Pumpkin spice is in the air and leaves crunch underfoot. This is the perfect creative writing and art project for October and November. It consists of three parts.
In the first part, your students will read a poem by Carl Sandburg, engage in a close read, and learn about personification. They'll practice writing personification sentences about four pictures and four classroom objects.
In the second part, your students will choose one autumn photograph that they want to personify. They'
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3rd - 6th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Unit - 30+ Inclusive Text Pairings and Activities
Ready to make your TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD unit more inclusive? This resource is part of a series to help teachers find supplements and updates for core texts in order to add more inclusivity to their curriculum. If you're teaching TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, this resource will save you tons of time! Key Elements:✅ TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD themes✅ Essential questions for the novel✅ Literary elements in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD We share easy changes, like paired texts (videos, poems, articles, etc.) you can i
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7th - 10th
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