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Middle school creative writing cultural activities by TpT sellers for TpT sellers
Class Recipe Book (Christmas, Holidays, Mothers / Fathers Day, Thanksgiving)
DIY Class Recipe Book
Perfect for special holidays, like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Fathers' Day, Mothers' Day!
Create your own class recipe book by interviewing your students on their favourite special dish to eat with their families! OR, have students complete the recipe pages themselves! See the product photos and preview for more!
For younger students, this often results in hilarious recipes (see below!)
For older students, this is a good activity on writing clear instructions a
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Chinese New Year Reading Comprehension | Writing | Centers
Are You Ready for Chinese New Year? This resource works for any year!Chinese New Year is a wonderful opportunity to teach an important part of Chinese culture to upper-grade students! This packet explores the history and traditions of the Chinese New Year, biographical information about Confucius, and interesting information about the Chinese zodiac.Students will utilize higher-level thinking activities in order to explore and think critically about Chinese New Year. Students will:ASK | What is
Grades:
4th - 6th
100th Day Writing Activity
"Memoir of a 100 Year-Old" - Celebrate your 100th day of school with this fun writing activity! Using the Aging Booth app or the Oldify app, take a photo of your students and transform them into old versions of them. Make a copy of the outline for this writing or push it out digitally and let the students "reflect" on their 100 years of life. Fun guaranteed!* This product includes: - Outline for 4 paragraphs (make a copy for each student or push out digitally) - 7 authentic student samples
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Letter Writing - Friendly Letter, Business, Letter to Editor PDF FIle 27 Pages
Must have for letter writing. This is a PDF file that shows the format of different types of letters. 27 pages. Very Visual for the students. BEFORE BUYING THIS INDIVIDUAL FILE YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN THE BUNDLE TO SAVE MONEY AND HAVE MORE LETTER WRITING INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES! CHECKOUT THE LINK BELOW! Letter Writing Bundlehttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Letter-Writing-Bundle-PDF-File-and-Powerpoint-File-4496382Includesa) Parts of a Letterb) Friendly LetterHeading, Salutation, B
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Also included in: Letter Writing Bundle - PDF File, and Powerpoint File.
Classroom Puzzle Set- 30 Individual Pieces
Build your very own classroom puzzle with your students using this 30 piece puzzle template set! This is the perfect activity to use with students at the beginning of the year as an 'All About Me' activity. It is also an amazing way to celebrate the diversity and individuality that is present within your class!What's Included:- A number guide to use when assembling your puzzle- Individual puzzle pieces (30 separate files)- 2 PDF files of all the puzzle pieces in one document. One version include
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
Catholic Schools Thanksg., Advent, Christmas, Stations of the Cross Mega Bundle
Catholic School Teachers- We are SO BLESSED to have you!This product is a ZIPPED FILE of over 100 individual products designed for Catholic Schools! And so, we at theSPinnovativeclassroom, used our God-given talents for you to bring into your classrooms. You deserve so much and ask for so little! We know that this will be a blessing to you and your students! Enjoy this Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, and Stations of the Cross Bundle! (Check out our Catholic Schools' Week Bundle, Readers' T
Grades:
1st - 9th
Wonka Bar Wrapper printable- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Wonka bar printable wrappers as well as Wonka skittles wrappers. Make the movie come to life in your classroom. This was a great idea to end our term novel study.
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Grades:
1st - 8th
DESK PET BUNDLE l Rules, Contracts, Posters, Activities, Classroom Management
Are you looking for a fun and exciting classroom management tool? Desk Pets are the answer! Students LOVE being able to be in charge of their own pet and they love being able to earn accessories for their pet. This builds ownership, responsibility, and encourages good behavior in the classroom. I also love to tie in Reading and Writing with desk pets! Students love reading to their desk pet and writing about their desk pet. All you need to do is print these resources out and purchase the desk pe
Grades:
K - 8th
Middle School Christmas Activities
Are you looking for an exciting and educational way to bring the holiday spirit into your middle school classroom? Look no further! These engaging Middle School Christmas Activities, available in both print and digital formats, are designed with middle school students in mind.Unlock a World of Festive Learning: This holiday unit includes 11 fantastic activities that will captivate your students while reinforcing their reading and writing skills. As they embark on this festive journey, your stude
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Christmas Activities Bundle
6 + 1 Traits Of Writing Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}
This is a collection of images to illustrate 6+1 Traits of writing.The set includes boy & girl writing, boy & girl with large pencils, girl with idea, girl listening with headphones, boy with toolbox and wrench, girl with filing cabinet, boy presenting his work, boy with microphone and a selection of word art to illustrate the different elements of this writing process.38 images (19 in color and the same 19 in B&W)Please note: The word art images are not attached to the pictures. The
Grades:
K - 6th
Story Elements Characters Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}
This is a set of images connected with Story Elements CharactersThis collection was inspired and suggested by another teacher. It is designed to give visual characters to the elements of story writing to make them a little more memorable. You can of course create your own names. The names suggested on the covers are purely to give an idea of the types of characters available.This set contains all of the images shown.20 images (10 in color and the same 10 in B&W).The set also contains a PDF w
Grades:
K - 6th, Staff
Editable Writing Exit/Check Slips
Writing exit slips, or writing checks, are a great way to get a quick overview of students writing. What I love most about writing checks:They are quickCan tie in easily to current skills students are working onBuilt in rubric that can easily be edited at any timeA great piece to show student growthEasy to incorporate into a reading/writing blockPerfect filler when you're in a pinchEasy to modifyGreat to show parents/guardians at conferences In this resource you will find:Editable writing exit s
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Vintage Writing Papers: for Journals, Books and Scrolls about American History
What was it like to live in an earlier time?
What would John Adams have written in his diary?
What kind of proclamation would you write if you were the king?
Explore writing in a vintage style with these writing papers.
Each page is 8.5x11. Both landscape and portrait orientations are included.
For commercial use, please provide credit using my store logo which is available as a freebie in my store and is included in the zip file.
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
Taylor Swift or William Shakespeare? Interactive Poetry Game
Introducing "Bard or Ballad: Shakespeare or Swift" - the ultimate poetry slideshow game that will challenge and entertain students while enhancing their literary knowledge! In this engaging activity, students are presented with a series of poetic lines and must guess whether they were penned by the legendary William Shakespeare or the contemporary pop sensation, Taylor Swift. As they analyze the lyrical beauty and evocative language of each line, they embark on a captivating journey through time
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Taylor Swift Game + Poster Bundle Set
Christmas in the Colonies
Use this fabulous product to teach your kiddos all about Christmas during Colonial times! This packet includes a compare and contrast activity, a creative writing project, passages and a research flip book, as well as a colonial craft!
*The 'researched' information in this product was taken from multiple websites about the colonial Christmas time period. Some information is at a higher level and should be read through and discussed with students.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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One Page List of Transition Words and Sentence Starters (Persuasive Writing)
This handy one page list of transition words and sentence starters are sure to improve the quality of paragraph and persuasive writing writing in your classroom. It is a great resource for your students to edit and input various words to make their writing sound more intellectual. By sounding "Smart," students will be impressed with what a few words added to their written work can do to convince others in their persuasive writing.Please Check out the hundreds of teaching resources I have in m
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Mother's Day Craft & Writing Poetry for Middle School
Happy Mother's Day! The ADORABLE handmade gifts do not have to stop with grades K-2! Have your older student create a memorable gift for mom.Students get to craft flowers into a bouquet and create a lovely poem about mom (or grandma/auntie).Teach students about the different types of poems including:limerick (silly, funny, and endearing)ballad (meant to be sung)ode (written to pay tribute)haiku (syllable based poem)OR students can simply choose to create a rhyming poem about mom, just as long as
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: Holiday themed Middle School Full Year Math review & ELA activities
The Family Tree: An Historical Awareness Project
Click here to find a generic version that does not reference the United States.This is a wonderful family project and a way for students to better understand their heritage. In this activity pack, students will conduct family research through interviewing, designing a family tree, making a pilgrim doll, and giving an oral presentation. I have included a rubric and an optional activity for an Ethnic Food Tasting Day.The book, Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen, ties nicely into this project and wor
Grades:
3rd - 6th
ENGLISH & SPANISH - Mother's Day Love Letter (NO Prep Needed)
Let's celebrate the queens day! Mother's Day is this week! Have your students color and fill out this letter template to send mom some love and thanks for everything she does!****ENGLISH AND SPANISH VESIONS INSIDE********NO PREP! JUST PRINT AND HAND OUT!****Product Info (PNG to resize, PDF ready to print)- 2 sides (Print one on each side)- Mother's Day Seal (to close the letter): 3 per page and 6 per page (up to you which size you like best)
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Winter Holidays Around the World Research RAFT Writing Task
Have your students research winter holidays from around the world with this RAFT writing task. This task can be used in 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, or 7th grade. This RAFT writing task has students selecting 1 or 2 countries to research its winter holiday. When students have finished, they can either create a brochure, poster, or a webpage to show their learning. If students choose 2 countries, they will be comparing/contrasting the countries holidays. If students choose 1 countr
Grades:
4th - 7th
Calavera Poetry Writing Activity
Teach your students about Calavera Poetry by having them create their own calavera poems! This activity includes a brief description of calavera poems, directions and graphic organizer for writing your own poem, sample calavera poems, and various Día de los Muertos writing pages. The directions and sample poems are in English only. The writing pages may be used in any language.---Copyright Monica Olivera, 2017 Follow me on...TPT Store | My Blog | Facebook | Instagram
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: Complete Day of the Dead Activities BUNDLE
Native American Literature- Fun Trickster Tale Activity!
This product is included in the Native American Literature Mini-Unit!
Are some students in need of a visual graphic organizer when dealing with Native American trickster tales? Download the Trickster Tale Activity Pack as a starter to having your students create their own trickster tales! This can act as a guide in the construction of a trickster tale, and with an example provided this can be a great activity to have your students dig into their creative side and write their OWN trickster tale
Grades:
4th - 12th
A Quilt of a Country Extension Mini Project
Have you read "A Quilt of a Country" by Anna Quindlen with your class and you're looking for a way to connect the text back to the students themselves?
Use this extension mini project to help build classroom community. Great for a beginning of year activity to help the students get to know one another, or a mid year activity when everyone needs to come together again.
No matter what the age of the student, creative and colorful extension activites are always welcomed.
Students will design a q
Grades:
7th - 12th
West Virginia Folklore Writing Unit featuring Mothman and The Flatwoods Monster!
Are you a West Virginia teacher looking for a high-interest, engaging, and quirky writing activity for your students? This Folklore Mini Unit can be completed within a short time frame, is perfect for middle school and upper elementary students (with guidance), and features two of West Virginia's most fascinating legends- Mothman and The Green Phantom of Flatwoods. These stories are spooky, but written in a kid-friendly manner. This mini unit is perfect to teach around Halloween and can be easil
Grades:
4th - 9th
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