Elementary creative writing handout microsofts

Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

Limericks: How to Write Limericks

Created by

Laura Torres Newey

Limericks are a great introduction to writing poetry. This is a complete limerick unit with a duplicate PowerPoint to support your lesson. There are lots of examples to analyze with your class, worksheets and handouts. Study form, rhyme and what makes a limerick a limerick. Then guide students through the process of writing their own limericks. 10 print pages and 7 PowerPoint slides in a zip file You might also like Compound Words – Writing Riddles Superlatives – Big, Bigger, Biggest! Winte

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading

CCSS:

RL.2.4

, RL.3.4

, RL.4.5

, W.4.4

I Am David - a complete novel study

Created by

Off the Page

I Am David is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with minimal preparation from the teacher. This book is a great fit for middle school language arts. It aligns with many of the common core state standards.The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: reading comprehension, critical thinking, creative writing, using exact verbs, learning vocabulary, using context clues, researching, writing a descriptive paragraph, writing a script, finding supporting evidence, mak

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Creative Writing, Literature, Reading

CCSS:

W.6.3

, W.6.3b

, W.6.4

, CCRA.R.1

Folktale, Fairytales, Fables, Tall Tales, Myths & Legends from Around the World

Created by

Le-Tea-Mo's Resources

A packet of literature from around the world. Each one has a "Think About It" writing prompt except one which has a set of questions w/ answer key. There are 15 in total to share.This packet can be adapted for younger or older students/learners.Origins: Afghanistan, Thailand, Nepal, China, Indian, Greece, Minnesota, Maine, Alabama, and Inuit

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

First Week of School "Get to Know You" Questionnaire

Created by

Teachinginhertwenties

I used this packet the first week of school to get to know my students! After introducing the packet on the first day, students worked on it as their "bell ringer" or "do now" activity when they first came into class. Each day has 10-15 questions that range from favorite colors, candies, and sports teams, to asking students how they learn best, how they show themselves love, and how they are motivated. I plan on keeping these in a binder to reference as needed throughout the year!Examples of

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

Realistic Fiction Writing Unit

Created by

The Middle School Classroom

This realistic fiction writing unit includes the following lessons: 1) Making a writing goal and generating ideas for a realistic fiction story 2) Generating Ideas: Imagining Stories from Ordinary Moments 3) Selecting a seed idea/story idea 4) Developing believable characters 5) Giving Characters Struggles and Motivations 6) Planning your story: Story Mountains, Story Booklets, and Timelines 7) Show, Don't Tell 8) Grammar: Punctuating Dialogue 9) Feeling and Drafting the Heart of your Story

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Handouts, Assessment

Launching Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop- First Grade

Created by

Tannery Loves Teaching

Are you struggling to find exactly what you will need to implement Lucy Calkins Writing in your classroom? Do you want to begin Writer's Workshop, but are unsure how to incorporate Lucy Calkins Units of Study - the structure, resources, planning, set up, routines, expectations, mentor text, and more! This resource contains EVERYTHING you will need to launch Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop in First Grade!It includes...9 Weeks Pacing for ALL 4 Units of Study Mentor Text ListNarrativeOpinionInformat

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

1st

Types:

Creative Writing, Spelling, Writing

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

, CCRA.L.2

, CCRA.L.6

Also included in: Launching Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop and Folder Resources-First Grade

Launching Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop Kindergarten

Created by

Tannery Loves Teaching

Are you struggling to find exactly what you will need to implement Lucy Calkins Writing in your classroom? Do you want to begin Writer's Workshop, but are unsure how to incorporate Lucy Calkins Units of Study - the structure, resources, planning, set up, routines, expectations, mentor text, and more! This resource contains EVERYTHING you will need to launch Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop in Kindergarten! It includes...9 Weeks Pacing for ALL 4 Units of Study Mentor Text ListNarrativeOpinionInform

Subjects:

Grades:

K

Types:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

, CCRA.L.2

, CCRA.L.6

Also included in: Launching Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop and Folder Resources-Kindergarten

Poetry Unit and Poetry Slam - Common Core Aligned

Created by

Mrs Lindquist

This unit bundles ALL my poetry items into one and includes BONUS material! ***************************************************************************** This Poetry Unit helps the teacher familiarize their students with a variety of poetry styles before asking the students to analyze a handful of poems. Then students work on creating their own poems and practice reading them out loud before performing in their very own Poetry Slam competition! Poetry Unit includes: 1) A guide for the teacher

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

The Middle School Classroom

CCSS:

RL.8.4

, RL.8.9

, RL.8.10

, W.8.3

, W.8.4

...

Mystery Writing Unit Plans

Created by

These mystery writing unit plans include the following minilessons: 1) What makes a good Mystery story? 2) Planning Problem/ Solution 3) Planning Clues 4) Planning Characters 5) Planning Setting 6) Planning story: plot beginning, middle, and end 7) Building Suspense 8) Using Mystery Planning Sheet to Help Organize Writing 9) Focusing on Characters 10) Character Personality and dialogue 11) How to Use and Punctuate Dialogue (Conventions) 12) Editing 13) Revising Reminders This also includes t

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Unit Plans, Handouts, Assessment

Personal Narrative Writing Student Checklist and Teacher Rubric Editable

Created by

Sunshiny Second

Use this product to help guide students in their writing of personal narratives, and to help guide you in the grading process! This completely editable checklist covers both the elements of narrative writing, as well as the conventions of writing that middle-elementary students should know. The goal statements are written from the perspective of the student, and in language that the student can easily understand!There are two pages in this document: One Student Checklist with 10 goals they are w

Subjects:

Handouts, Assessment, Rubrics

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

W.1.3

, W.1.5

, W.2.3

, W.2.5

, W.3.3

...

Reverse Poetry Project

Created by

Conlon Creations

Have your students write poems that send one message when read from top to bottom, but an entirely different message when read from bottom to top! Use the effortless template for an exciting, complex piece of creative writing. Two model poems are included.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

Narrative: Graphic Novel Project

Created by

Mauri Fava

Creating a graphic novel can be a daunting task without a plan, but this two-week unit offers students a step-by-step guide. After exploring some of the most popular modern day myths, students will learn to apply their understanding of archetypes to create their own original heroes and villains. They will also be challenged to identify current societal issues for their super hero to tackle such as crime, global warming, or even bullying. This narrative writing assignment demands critical thin

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Harold and the Purple Crayon Writing Prompt

Created by

Ann Howard

Great writing center activity of response to Harold and the Purple Crayon. Students complete the sentence and use their imagination to draw where their purple crayon would take them!

Subjects:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

Grades:

K - 1st

Types:

Finger Spaces Writing Support

Created by

Creations in Education

If you have writer's in your class who still struggle to leave spaces between their words then this resource is perfect for you! This hands-on resources allows students to physically move the finger to make finger spaces between their words or check to see if they have left adequate spaces during the editing process. This product includes- 7 finger pointing hands in different colours- Left and right handed versionsLooking for other writing support resources? You may like these!- Writing Goals Pe

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Handwriting, Writing

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Handouts

Also included in: Writing Resources Scaffolds Support

Dialogue - Rules, Examples, & Practice

Created by

Monica Lukins

Use this 2-page worksheet to teach the main rules of writing dialogue in a story. Each rule has examples and practice correcting dialogue. Then, at the end, students practice writing their own conversation using correct dialogue.

Subjects:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Fairy Tale Writing Student Checklist and Rubric Editable

Created by

Sunshiny Second

Use this product to help guide students in their writing of fairy tales, and to help guide you in the grading process! This completely editable checklist covers both the elements of fairy tales, as well as the conventions of writing that middle-elementary students should know. The goal statements are written from the perspective of the student, and in language that the student can easily understand!There are two pages in this document: One Student Checklist with 10 goals they are working towards

Subjects:

Handouts, Assessment, Rubrics

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

W.2.3

, W.4.3

, W.5.3

, W.5.3a

, W.5.3b

...

Back to School - Timeline of My Life

Created by

Monica Lukins

Get to know your students at the beginning of the school year by having them create a timeline of important events in their lives. Attached is a worksheet with directions and a space for students to brainstorm their events before creating their colorful timeline with dates, events, and pictures!

Subjects:

Back to School, Creative Writing, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 10th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

Launching Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop- Second Grade

Created by

Tannery Loves Teaching

Are you struggling to find exactly what you will need to implement Lucy Calkins Writing in your classroom? Do you want to begin Writer's Workshop, but are unsure how to incorporate Lucy Calkins Units of Study - the structure, resources, planning, set up, routines, expectations, mentor text, and more! This resource contains EVERYTHING you will need to launch Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop in Second Grade!It includes...9 Weeks Pacing for ALL 4 Units of Study Mentor Text ListNarrativeOpinionInforma

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Arts & Music, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

, CCRA.L.2

, CCRA.L.6

Also included in: Launching Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop and Folder Resources-Second Grade

Dr Seuss The Lorax craft and writing

Created by

Im Teacher Barbie

Perfect activity for reading the Lorax! This product comes with a craft and writing prompt.check out my other Dr. Seuss crafts

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

Also included in: Dr Seuss mega Bundle

Persuasive Writing Assignment - Finding Nemo

Created by

Victoria Sinco

Persuasive Writing Assignment based on the movie Finding Nemo. Includes specific scenario and instructions for students. Also sold in a separate download is a fishbowl outline - this can be used to create a final copy of the writing. (0.25) Fishbowl not included in this purchase.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

Idiom Resource Bundle

Created by

Laura Torres Newey

Idioms Resource Bundle. Save money with this Idioms Bundle containing five complementary products: posters, matching cards for games, task cards and worksheets, a power point presentation, and idiom worksheets. The bundle is almost a 30% savings over purchasing these products separately. Click on the individual products for a more detailed preview: Idiom Posters Idiom Matching Cards Idiom Task Cards and Worksheets Idioms Power Point Presentation Idiom Worksheets You might also like Figu

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Posters

CCSS:

RL.3.4

, RL.4.4

, RL.5.4

, L.3.5

, L.4.5

...

Poetry Bundle! - Powerpoint and Student Journal

Created by

The Wonderful Classroom of Oz

This bundle includes three great products!-Figurative Language in Poetry Powerpoint (Follows ISHAMPOO)-Type of Poetry Powerpoint-Student Poetry JournalEach of these presentations go hand-in-hand to make an impactful, fun poetry unit!This unit focus on six types of poetry: haiku, limerick, acrostic, cinquain, concrete, and free verse.**Products are available individually as well**Figurative Language and Poetry PPTypes of Poetry PPStudent Poetry Journal

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Create Your Own World- A Creative Writing Project

Created by

Character Classroom

Having students create their own world is a great way to encourage creativity as well as consider many different aspects of our society. This is a very high-interest writing assignment for students as it gives kids the ability to make up their own rules! This would be a great project to incorporate with a social studies class as well. This project can be easily adapted for students of different abilities- I have done this with all abilities of students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.

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