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Short stories Common Core W.4.5 resources under $5
Writing Graphic Organizer Printables for Writer's Workshop
This printable writing graphic organizer pack includes EVERYTHING you need to support your elementary students during personal narrative, informational, and persuasive, and how-to writing projects. The organizers help students in the pre-write part of the writing process. They make for a great writing station or writer' workshop in upper elementary. They are also no-prep and printable to save your precious time!Who? The organizers work for any class from 1st to 5th working on becoming strong wri
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1st - 4th
Christmas Story Starters & Craftivity
❅ Christmas Story Starters & Craft: It’s fun to write funny narratives. Here’s a set of narrative prompts with a familiar theme--Santa Claus gets stuck in a chimney.There are many variations of the same theme out there...and of the accompanying craft. I’ve included my original hand drawn patterns for Santa's boots and a chimney (which can also be turned into a fireplace). The patterns are not clip art, but can be used to print, trace, and cut out. Directions are included. Once kids complete
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Christmas Literacy Bundle
Emoji Halloween/Fall Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Halloween writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even put thei
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2nd - 6th
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Person I Admire Essay - A Scaffolded Descriptive Writing Activity
This no prep "Person I Admire" essay helps students walk through the writing process so that they can write a successful descriptive essay about a person they admire. Help students celebrate a person they love for Grandparents' Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or other special holidays while also improving their writing skills. This scaffolded writing activity includes:2 Brainstorming pages - students are provided with sentence frames, descriptive words, and other guidance to help them with th
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2nd - 4th
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Emoji Thanksgiving/Fall Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Thanksgiving/Fall writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even
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2nd - 6th
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Writing a Folktale
This packet is perfect for having a 2nd, 3rd or 4th grader create their own folktale. it includes graphic organizers of all of the important elements in a folktale and is easy to follow. It does not include a rubric, as I feel that each teacher needs to decide which elements are most omportant to focus on.
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2nd - 5th
Emoji Valentine's Day Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Valentine's Day writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even pu
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2nd - 6th
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Emoji Christmas Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Christmas writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even put thei
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2nd - 6th
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Emoji Winter/Wintertime Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Winter/Wintertime writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even
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2nd - 6th
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Emoji Holiday Gingerbread Printable Writing Activity-Short Power Paragraph
This short Holiday Gingerbread-themed writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts (gingerbread man, gingerbread house, etc.) to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focuse
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2nd - 6th
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The Jacket by Gary Soto - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Jacket" by Gary Soto has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorm
Grades:
4th - 5th
Emoji Veterans Day Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Veterans Day writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even put t
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2nd - 6th
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Narrative Writing Student Pages
This pack includes student pages for every step of the writing process, including brainstorming pages, planning pages, an anchor chart, as well as draft and final copy papers. This pack can be used along with any narrative writing unit and also includes strategies for teaching students to elaborate in their writing!What's included:4 types of student brainstorming pages3 types of story planners1 story mountain anchor chart3 elaboration techniques, each with teacher directions and student practice
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Winter Story Writing Bundle
Tuesday of the Other June - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Tuesday of the Other June" by Norma Fox Mazer has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this
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4th - 5th
☀️Emoji Back-to-School Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph
This short Back-to-School writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even put
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2nd - 6th
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McBroom and the Big Wind Story Activities
McBroom and the Big Wind by Sid Fleischman makes students laugh out loud. Students identify hyperbole and the elements of a tall tale while reading McBroom and the Big Wind. As a culminating activity, students can create their own tall tale and publish it in a DIY pop-up book.
All or some of the materials can be used depending on the age of your students. I use this story with 4th graders, but it could be adapted for younger students.
Resource Includes:
Common Core Standards (4th grade)
Discu
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Tall Tales Lesson Plans Bundle
Emoji Plants & Animals Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Plants & Animals writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t ev
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2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 5-LS1-1
Graphic Novel Unit
Creating a graphic novel is a fun and creative way to combine writing and art. This unit includes handouts to support students in the pre-write process, as well as, templates for the final product.
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2nd - 7th
Inky the Octopus Narrative Writing Lesson
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This narrative writing lesson is all about Inky, an octopus. Inky squeezed out of his tank one night and then crossed the floor, slithered through a narrow drain about six inches in diameter, crawled down a 164 foot pipe and then jumped into the sea. Then he disappeared. This true story about Inky is amazing and kids find the story fascinating!
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2nd - 4th
Emoji Groundhog Day Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Groundhog Day writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even put
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2nd - 6th
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Describing Setting- A Narrative Writing Activity
With this activity, students can add details to their stories by using their five senses to elaborate on what they experienced. Use this as a whole group or small group activity. It can be used to teach a strategy before writing, or as a revision tool to revise and add more details to a story that students have already started!What's Included:Quick activity description and sample think aloud questionsOne student worksheet for brainstorming and listing with 5 sensesOne student worksheet for turni
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Winter Story Writing Bundle
Something Wicked This Way Comes! Descriptive Writing
Something wicked this way comes to your classroom this Halloween! Here you will find everything you need for your students to create spooktacular Halloween stories that are perfectly aligned with the Common Core standards! You're students will use interactive notebook activities and worksheets to refine their stories while using the writing process. This packet includes: Directives and Rubrics-A letter for the students and parents which outlines the purpose and procedures for the writing assignm
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3rd - 5th
Emoji Holidays Around The World Printable Writing Activity-Short Power Paragraph
This short Holidays Around the World (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Las Posadas), writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so complet
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2nd - 6th
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Summer Writing Lesson
This summer writing lesson works great for beginning of the year and end of the year writing. It focuses on how to write a solid paragraph which can be taught as an introduction or review lesson. This lesson includes: *Lesson plan*Brainstorm worksheet*Paragraph outline worksheet (scaffolded) *Writing sheets in color and black & white (for final drafts) *Extended art activity ideaThis lesson could work as a great back to school writing prompt to review paragraph writing or an end of the year
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