Free critical thinking creative writing resources

Back to School, Creative Writing, The New Year

Also included in: Seasonal Activities Bundle: Back to School, End of Year, Spring Paper or Digital

All About Me Worksheet End of the Year FREE 5th 4th Grade Activity Memory Book

Created by

StudentSavvy

All About Me Freebie **This resource also includes an additional Team Avatar/Selfie Activity! This download contains four Smartphone activities! The perfect resource for back to school or wrapping up the end of the year. All About My#Selfie - Students design a profile with a drawing, a description, and they list their favorite hashtags. My Life in Apps - Students draw and label 9 apps that represent their favorite things or activities they enjoy doing. ***NEW***Team Avatar - Student groups desi

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PreK - 6th

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Jen Lium - Teaching in the Tongass

Free Primary Lined Writing Paper with Picture Box

Created by

These Free Primary Lined Writing Paper with Picture Box include lines for larger handwriting and a picture box for drawing. Includes simple black and white borders (so they don't waste a ton of your printer ink!) and can be used all year long. All rights reserved © Jen Lium | Teaching in the Tongass

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Grades:

PreK - 2nd

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Grammar

Also included in: Journal Writing Prompts Bundle

Writing Prompts and Student Checklist - Over 100!

Created by

Kaitlynn Albani

Over 100 Writing Prompts! Writing checklist bookmarks for students to use as your students write. Includes cut out prompts that you can laminate and throw into a jar for students to pick from when they are having "student writers block" You can also pass them out to students for writing topics. Or simply just post them on the board for morning work or writing class/journals. There is a HUGE variety here!!

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Grades:

1st - 4th

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

Line Paper Writing Freebie

Created by

Keep On Teaching

You can use these with the Themed Writings. Please feel free to use these as you wish. A set of three styles. Alina V Design

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

K - 5th

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

Free Writing Prompts

Created by

Miss Faleena

These are FREE samples from my Writing Prompts Growing Bundle.Get the Writing Prompts Growing Bundle HEREFree Writing Prompts contains 20 free pages of writing prompts worksheets. This product is suitable for kindergarten and first grade students.Students are encouraged to use thinking skills while improving their writing skills. These pages can be used for morning work, literacy centers, and writing center.Included in this resource:2 pages of Informational writing.2 pages of the same Informatio

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K - 2nd

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CCSS:

W.K.1

, W.K.2

, W.K.3

Also included in: Writing Prompts Bundle with Digital Resources | Google Slides

FREE Writing Prompts : Opinion Writing & Picture Prompts

Created by

Teaching Biilfizzcend

This writing set was made with first grade in mind. This pack is also great for kindergarten and second grade to build confidence in writing. Check out the full packet here: GROWING BUNDLE Writing Prompts: Opinion Writing & Picture Prompts This Writing Prompt includes the following: *7 Opinion Writing Prompts *3 Picture Prompts If you have any questions, please email me at: teachingbiilfizzcend@gmail.com before purchasing *************************************************** Follow my sto

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K - 2nd

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Thompson's Teachings - - - Amanda Thompson

Adjectives Stories FREEBIE

Created by

NOTE: THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE ADJECTIVE STORIES BUNDLE- click here to view: • ADJECTIVE STORIES BUNDLEThis Adjective Story FREEBIE includes:2 partner activities in a Mad Lib Format to help students practice using adjectives to spice up their writing!If you have any questions or suggestions about this product, please email me at AmandaThompsonsTeachings@gmail.com. Positive feedback is always appreciated! Feel free to also connect with me on Instagram @thompsonsteachingsRelated Products• ADJECTIVE

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Reading

Grades:

1st - 4th

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Activities, Printables, Centers

Also included in: ADJECTIVE STORIES BUNDLE

Personal Narrative Writing Materials FREEBIE | Graphic Organizers and MORE

Created by

Engaging Early Learners

Do your students struggle to come up with a topic to write about?!This FREEBIE has got you covered!3 parts of this freebieDouble sided page with 28 ideas of topics for a personal narrativeA personal narrative planning page to help your students get writingA personal narrative checklist to use AFTER you are done writingENJOY!!Check out my writing sentences product HERE if your students still need help making sentences.GAIN ACCESS TO OVER 50 FREE RESOURCES HERE-------------------------------------

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Special Education, Writing

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Centers

List of Adjectives FREEBIE

Created by

Thompson's Teachings - - - Amanda Thompson

This FREE resource contains a simple, easy to read, organized, and appealing list of adjectives! Great little chart for your kiddos to reference when spicing up their writing. Slip into the inside cover of a journal for a mini anchor chart. _______________________________________Connect With MeThompson’s Teachings BlogThompson’s Teachings on Instagram___________________________________Copyright © Thompson’s TeachingsPermission to copy for single classroom use only.Please purchase additional lice

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

1st - 5th

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Handouts, Printables, Posters

Letter Writing Templates

Created by

Jillian Starr

Enjoy these 24 letter writing templates. Select from dotted lines, regular lines, picture space, lines to include date, "Dear" and "From" prompts and more!

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Grades:

K - 2nd

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Worksheets, Printables

FREE Kindergarten Writing Prompts: Opinion Writing & Picture Prompts

Created by

Mister Clips

FREE 24 SAMPLE PAGES!!!Writing prompts are a great resource to have on hand! They are perfect for writing centers, small group work, homework, or when you have a substitute. You can even use them to assess your students’ writing.These Writing Prompts Packet is filled with 24 pages.If you like this FREEBIE, check out the full packet:Kindergarten Writing Prompts: Opinion Writing & Picture Prompts (The Bundle)If you have anything to ask please email me at: misterfloor.tpt@gmail.comI would reall

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Grades:

K - 2nd

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Critical Thinking, Holidays/Seasonal

Christmas Would You Rather Questions to Print FREEBIE! Fun Holiday Activity!

Created by

Rachel Lynette

Here are 20 Fun Would You Rather Questions to use with your students. These are great discussion starters for when you have a few extra minutes. They can also be used for classroom polls or journal prompts.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:1 Page with 20 Would You Rather QuestionsGreat for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade! NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable. Here’s what teachers are saying: ✏️ "My students loved this resource. I’m sure they weren’t even thinking

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Grades:

1st - 8th

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Activities, Games, Centers

{FREE!} Persuasive Writing Prompts

Created by

Blair Turner

Here are 24 thought-provoking prompts to jump-start persuasive writing. The Common Core standards put a strong emphasis on persuasive writing skills. These prompts allow students to experiment with a variety of types of writing with a common purpose. Print on card stock, laminate, and cut apart and you're ready to use these in a variety of ways! I've used them in my own classroom successfully in a few different ways: •daily "do now" at the start of writing workshop •independent center activi

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

2nd - 8th

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Activities, Printables, Centers

100th Day of School Activities Color by Number and Writing Pages FREEBIE

Created by

Busy Me Plus Three - Alisha Satterwhite

Your students will love these 100th Day of School Color by Number Worksheets and Writing Pages! These are perfect for math and literacy stations, morning work, early finishers and to have on hand when you have a substitute. Students will find the number word or digit and then use the key to see what color that section of the picture is. They can also use the writing pages in a literacy center or to write about the one hundredth day of school!✅If you love this, you will also like our 100th Day

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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K - 2nd

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Also included in: Spring Color by Number and Writing Pages BUNDLE Holidays Seasons

Journal Prompts FREE

Created by

Ruth S.

Journal Prompts FREE * * * * Do you have students who say they don't like to write or those who say they don't know what to write about? Watch pencils fly across their papers when they're given my 280 prompts that be used for daily journal writing or to encourage class discussions. Suggestions of how to use them are included. Great for morning meetings and centers! Take a look at the comments teachers have made about my prompts and you'll understand why they've been downloaded thousands of

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Printables, Centers

Free Kindergarten Writing Paper Template (Show and Tell)

Created by

Mrs Aoto

This "show-and-tell" writing paper template provides kindergarteners with a lined writing area on the bottom half of the page. Students can use the empty square on the top half of the page to illustrate their creations. Enjoy! -Mrs. Aoto P.S. I value constructive feedback and new followers!

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Grades:

PreK - 1st

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Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions with Poll FREEBIE

Created by

Rachel Lynette

Here is a set of 20 Would you Rather Questions about Thanksgiving. Great for discussion starters, class polls and journal prompts.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:List of all 20 Would You Rather ChoicesDIGITAL:Classroom PollGreat for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade! NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable. Here’s what teachers are saying: ✏️ "My students love this activity and shared with some others at home! with all the stressful things going on at this point in t

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Games

Summer Bucket List: End of Year Writing Activity - Coloring and Writing Practice

Created by

The Learning Games

Fun and simple Summer Bucket List printable sheet, designed to help your students get creative, brainstorm, and plan their summer. It’s also a great way to practice writing skills, and have fun coloring the images. Your Download Includes:x1 Summer Bucket List Sheetx1 Primary Ruled Sheet - Writing PracticeFormat: -PDF / Printable / Digital Download / Print and GoPrepping:No Prep needed for this product! Ready to use: Just print it!Skills addressed:✔ Creative Writing✔ Brainstorming & Planning✔

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Summer, Writing

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Jen Lium - Teaching in the Tongass

Halloween Bulletin Board Craft Writing Activities Qtip Skeleton

Created by

This Free Qtip Skeleton Halloween Craft Writing Activities includes teacher tips, skull and bow cut-out templates, and a half-page writing template. Students can write a few sentences (or less if you’re working with younger students) about skeleton facts, summarize a book you read about skeletons, their favorite part about a skeleton themed book, the month of October, an opinion and a fact about skeletons…the prompt is editable and truly open-ended so you can change it based on what you’re stude

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

Summer Activity Freebie End of the Year Free Craft Craftivity Summer Writing

Created by

StudentSavvy

Summer Simile Craftivity Freebie!Summer is as sweet as lemonade!Summer is clearly on the mind so why not indulge your students with some summer creative writing activities? If you and your students are ready for summer, this is a great activity for the classroom! This fun summer activity allows students to craft a lemonade drink and write similes about the summer!_______________________________________________________________________________Tips for Savvy TpT Shoppers:How to receive credit on T

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Summer

Grades:

1st - 4th

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