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Creative writing Common Core W.6.2a resources $5-10
Explanatory Writing Unit | Explanation Text | Digital & PDF | Essay Lesson Plans
Teach your students to write an ENGAGING EXPLANATORY ESSAY in 2024. Master the HOW and WHY of NONFICTION and EXPOSITORY WRITING with this DIGITAL and PRINT-based unit.THIS COMPLETE UNIT COVERS✅ Writing Sequences ✅ Causal Explanation Texts✅ Consequential Explanation Texts✅ Explaining Cycles✅ Processes (Scientific, Mechanical and Biological events)✅ Tutorials - Including videos✅ Explanation of Historical Events ⭐ NO PREP REQUIRED⭐ FULLY EDITABLEIt will keep your kids EXCITED and ENGAGED for weeks
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3rd - 7th, Adult Education
PIXAR-like Shorts: Films for Literary Elements & Techniques FOR THE BIRDS
Pixar-like Short Film Workshop. Looking for a fun and effective way to teach literary elements such as theme, plot, dialogue, characters, inference, and irony? For The Birds is a tried and true favorite among students and teachers! Film Summary: The birds on a wire make fun of the bird with different feathers, until ironically, they fall off the wire and lose all of their own feathers. Your students will get a chuckle and learn a lesson about bullying. Includes Activities For: ✔ IRONY✔ Setting✔
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5th - 8th
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Fake News: Media Literacy Writing Unit
This fun and engaging unit explores the current world of fake news. Through mini-lessons, students will learn strategies for identifying fake news and put them into practice through various activities. They will also apply their knowledge of non-fiction text features of an online news article to create their own fake news. This unit is sure to keep students hooked with the real-life connections and creative writing process. A differentiated version of the fake news article writing piece is inclu
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Language Writing Units Volume ONE
Pixar -like Shorts: Films For Literary Elements & Techniques Inference Plot
Short film workshops are the most effective and engaging way for students to learn about literary elements. This workshop for DUSTIN focuses on: PERSONIFICATION, CHARACTER, INFERENCE, SETTING, AND FORESHADOWING. Students will absolutely LOVE it!Film Summary: In this film, an adorable dog is perplexed because he gets an unexpected roommate, a robot floor cleaner that sweeps up all of the table crumbs that he had hoped to eat. Dustin feels he is being replaced, until he realizes this robot makes a
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6th - 9th
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Shorts Films Literary Devices THEME INFERENCE CONFLICT SETTING DIALOGUE Piper
Students ADORE this short film, PIPER, for learning the story elements: THEME, INFERENCE, DIALOGUE, CONFLICT, SETTING AND MORE. Students learn how these literary elements shape each other to create this amazing film.Film Summary: An adorable little Sandpiper is pushed by her mother to find food along with the rest of the flock. However, Piper gets swept up in a giant wave on her first try and is reluctant to try again; that is until she's learns how to brave the water from a little crab and lear
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Short Films For Literary Devices Elements Techniques
Authentic Writing Project: Creating Teen Magazines (Standards-Aligned)
Your students will love creating teen magazines with this authentic writing project that directly aligns with ELA standards! In groups, students engage in Research, Persuasive, and Informative writing as they write, edit, assemble, and publish their own teen magazines. Working in groups of 4, 5, or 6, each student contributes 4 articles and 1 full-page advertisement as follows: -- one Research-based Feature Article-- one Persuasive Article-- two Choice Articles from a list of 14 "Open Topics" (s
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6th - 9th
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Narrative, Persuasive and Procedure Writing PowerPoint Bundle
Are you teaching narrative, procedure, and persuasive writing this year? Not sure how to introduce the topics of story, how to, and opinion writing? Then these are perfect PowerPoints for your Literacy lessons!This bundle includes three colorful, engaging, and interactive PowerPoints for introducing or revising your writing topics. They define the type of writing, offer examples, and explain the purpose, before teaching the explicit structure step by step. This writing PowerPoint bundle is ideal
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1st - 3rd
Narrative Writing With Graphic Organizers ANIMATED SHORT FILMS & Rubric
Narrative writing that students will actually WANT to do using ANIMATED SHORT FILMS! In this workshop, students are guided through literary devices, elements, and techniques, to learn how to create an exciting narrative story. Students will analyze literary techniques through the lense of animated short films, and complete mini-lessons and activities. Then, students will use graphic organizers and guided writing companions to map out and write their own narratives. *PREFER THE DIGITAL VERSION?
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5th - 8th
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Informational Writing Graphic Organizer Pack for 3rd-6th Grade
This informational writing organizer set is specifically designed for 3rd-6th grade students to help them improve their writing skills by organizing their thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner. The set includes graphic organizers, resources, and tools to help students plan and write their informational paragraphs or 5-paragraph essays.The set includes informative writing prompts, weekly writing plans, research notes, rough draft graphic organizers for both single paragraphs and multip
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3rd - 6th
Narrative Writing Unit - Essay Writing - Printable & Digital
This ZERO PREP, digital & printable narrative writing - essay writing unit is everything you need to teach your students how to write a strong narrative. The easy to use, step-by-step directions will take your students through the writing process seamlessly. Using graphic organizers, mentor texts, and more, this resource will have your students love writing narratives.Check out the video preview for more!Digital version includes drag and drop boxes to identify parts of the plot in the narra
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5th - 8th
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Ultimate Writing Checklist + Teacher Rubric BUNDLE *Editable* | 10 Genres
This bundle of student checklists and teacher rubrics for TEN different writing genres can be used to help guide students in the writing, revising, and editing process, and to help guide you in the grading process! Each of the completely editable checklists cover both the elements of each genre, as well as the conventions of writing that elementary/middle school students should know. The goal statements are written from the perspective of the student, and in language that the student can easily
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1st - 8th
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6 Traits of Writing Rubrics (Narrative, Informational, and Persuasive Writing!)
This is a BUNDLE of three rigorous writing rubrics for all elementary school students. The rubrics are developed based on the 6 Traits of Writing and are modified for each form of writing (Narrative Writing, Informational Writing, and Persuasive Writing) to fit within all writing lessons.My students' writing has improved TREMENDOUSLY as they grade themselves on the rubric and also peer-assess each other on the peer-assess rubric. When students write, I always make sure they are keeping these 6 t
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1st - 6th
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Narrative Writing With Graphic Organizers Distance Learning
Narrative writing that students will actually WANT to do! In this Google Slides, interactive workshop, students are guided through literary devices and techniques, that real-world professional writers use, to learn how to create an exciting narrative story. This writing unit teaches students to shape and intertwine literary elements while using their own voice and style. Best of all, students will begin by analyzing a Pixar short film to see how these elements work in real life! *PREFER A PRIN
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5th - 9th
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Freak the Mighty Higher-Order Thinking Novel Study (CCSS Aligned)
**Recently Updated!**I created this novel study for the higher-level 5th graders at our school who need to be challenged. This novel study begins with an introduction to Medieval Times and King Arthur. Most activities in this novel study are self-differentiating. Students may choose from a variety of writing prompts or otherwise. The first four pages of this novel study are to be used before beginning the novel. These activities provide an introduction to concepts that are critical to understand
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5th - 6th
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THE HOBBIT - End-of-novel activities (TEST, ESSAYS, COLLABORATIVE BOOK WRITING)
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exception
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6th - 8th
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Guess My Name: Figurative Language Edition similes, metaphors, personification
Students will apply their understanding of figurative language devices of similes, metaphors and personification in this short descriptive writing activity.. The culminating activity is a fun game of Guess Who that allows students to get to know each other better. Lesson plan is flexible and the unit can last up to 2 days, depending on your students and your class time.Worksheet is ready to post online for students. Includes:Lesson PlanFigurative language term sheet of similes, metaphors, and pe
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Descriptive Writing Bundle-EDITABLE
COUNTRY WRITING BUNDLE Around the World Narrative Informative Opinion Prompts
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, 15-page Countries Around the World Writing Bundle Prompts & Papers! Students will watch videos (links provided) and/or research a country of their choice to answer one (or more!) of the writing prompts. SIX prompts (2 narrative, 2 informative, and 2 opinion), video links, suggested research websites, list of countries, revising and editing checklists, and 5 world-themed writing papers are include
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4th - 12th
Easter Writing Prompts
Easter is just around the corner. Enjoy this product that consists of 20 DIFFERENT writing promptsappealing backgrounds that may also stimulate a student's "writer's block"prompts that are interesting and thought-provoking! I hope that this product serves you well! Happy Writing!
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3rd - 8th
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THANKSGIVING WRITING BUNDLE | Narrative Informative Opinion Prompts | Fall
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with these no-prep Thanksgiving Writing Prompts! All CCSS writing standards are addressed. The Following Thanksgiving Writing Resources are included:•Nonfiction passage “The First Thanksgiving” •Nonfiction passage “Totem Poles of the Northwest Coastal Indians”•Nonfiction passage “Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms”•Link to “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet•12 writing prompts (4 narrative, 4 informative, 4 opinion)
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3rd - 12th
Intro to Economics 5/6th, Argumentative/Opinion Writing Prompt
Introduction to Economics, Argumentative Writing Prompt + 2 writing pages- Students have to come up with a business proposal and use economics to find out if it will be successful or not. - Students will convince the teacher (investor) to invest in their business using opinion/argumenative writingKey words worksheet with space to drawArgumentative brainstorm maps Helpful links Grades 5-6
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5th - 7th
Argumentative Writing a Claim - Template Worksheet Graphic Organizer Activity
DescriptionThis resource comes with: (9) Jumbled 5-Paragraph EssaysTransitional Words & Phrases handout with included Argumentative/Informative/Narrative transitions(2) Argumentative Writing Plans w/wo ClaimsEssay starter with academic and social goalsCharacter Recording Sheet w/example(3) Anchor Chart/Posters for 8x11, 8x14, 11x22 How to use this resource: PRINT worksheets/packet Easel Bell RingersIndependent WorkCenters...etc. .*Check out my store, Teach Me, Maria,for more! *This resource
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3rd - 8th
HALLOWEEN & DAY OF THE DEAD Writing Prompts | Narrative Informative Opinion
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with these no-prep Halloween and Day of the Dead Writing Prompts! All CCSS writing standards are addressed. The following resources are included:•Fiction passage “Sounds in the Night”•Nonfiction passage about Sugar Skulls and Day of the Dead•6 writing prompts (2 narrative, 2 informative, 2 opinion) in 2 formats (choice board and prompt with lines)•Revising/editing checklists•Color-coding charts to help students ensure
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3rd - 12th
Distance Learning Paperless Online Persuasive Writing Pack
Are you struggling to make use of devices in writing time? This writing units will cover persuasive writing and include absolutely everything you need to cover the unit thoroughly. Even without being a grammar teacher the unit is very easy and can be used quickly. This is meant to be used in Google so if you have chromebooks or are using google classroom this is a perfect resource. This is also included in my mega bundle of writing for the year.This is a complete pack of Persuasive writing r
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Distance Learning Paperless Bundle of Writing for the year
Save My Restaurant! Descriptive Writing Menu Design PBL
2.5 week long in-class descriptive writing project to create a menu with descriptive delicious items. Project Based Learning PBL at its finest while incorporating tools to help students be more accountable as group members. GOAL: Your once profitable restaurant is experiencing a decline in sales. After researching and conferencing with your staff, you discover that your lack of descriptive menu items is leading your business toward a downward spiral. Your delicious food doesn’t seem so delicious
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Descriptive Writing Bundle-EDITABLE
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