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Middle school creative writing independent work packets
Poetry Unit - 21 Patterns that are perfect for writing poems - Digital or Print
This poetry unit is an all-encompassing, no-prep writing unit designed to help students work on their poetry writing skills! This works wonderfully for poetry month or any time of the year!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:33 Poetry Activity PagesDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintMany Different Poem Types to Choose FromPoetry Project Choice Grid2 Pages of Ideas to Extend the ActivityPoetry Reflection QuestionsGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade!CHECK OUT TH
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Tall Tales Story Pattern Graphic Organizer Printable and Digital Easel Activity
Tall Tales Story Pattern. How to write tall tales! A simple story pattern that will help students write their own tall tale. Fill in the blanks to create a story sketch, then elaborate and expand on to create a personal tall tale. Includes a handout on "What is a Tall Tale?" to use as a reference or put in an interactive notebook, a graphic organizer to help create the main character, and writing paper for a final draft. Also includes a Tall Tale suggested reading list for students to take to
Grades:
4th - 6th
Fractured Fairy Tales Readers Theater Scripts, Writing & Unit Activities 3 4 5 6
Fractured fairy tales unit bundle that makes a great addition in grades 3, 4, 5, or 6, providing four readers' theater scripts, reading comprehension and vocabulary extension activities, plus resources to guide students in writing their own fractured fairytales. The fractured fairy tale readers' theater scripts are also provided in story formats and placed with their accompanying activities into 16-page distance learning packets as standalone PDF files that can be sent to students electronically
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3rd - 6th
Fractured Fairy Tales & Tall Tales Readers Theater Scripts & More, Grade 3 4 5 6
Funny readers' theater scripts and activities for studying fractured fairy tales and tall tales in 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grades: Eight different readers' theater scripts by children's author T. P. Jagger—four fractured fairy tales readers' theater scripts and four tall tales readers' theater scripts with a twist! This double-bonus mega bundle also includes loads of other reading and writing activities to extend students' work with the stories.The bundle of readers' theater fairy tales includes
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Figurative Language Worksheets and Google Slides - Simile, Idiom, Allusion, etc.
Figurative language independent practice worksheets print and digital resources. This packet of worksheets contains extensive guided practice on figurative language. Alliteration, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, metonymy, onomatopoeia, proverb, personification, proverb, pun, and simile are covered. Use them for classwork, homework, bonus work, and substitute plans. Printable and Google Slides versions are included.FROM MEMORY TO MASTERYBloom's taxonomy verbs are applied throughout. Student
Grades:
6th - 9th
Design a Video Game- Creative & Persuasive Writing Activity- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
Embark on an engaging journey where creativity and persuasive writing seamlessly intertwine! Inspired by your students' unwavering passion for video games, this resource presents a unique opportunity for them to delve into the academic exploration of this beloved medium. Within this resource, students assume the role of visionary game designers as they craft their very own video game, accompanied by a meticulously hand-drawn mock-up that breathes life into their imaginative creation. With carefu
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Creative Writing Bundle- 5th, 6th, 7th Grade
Narrative Writing Unit | Story Elements | Fiction, Plot, Characters, Digital PDF
Teach your students to become GREAT AUTHORS in 2024 with this NARRATIVE & CREATIVE STORY WRITING UNIT; a COMPLETE SOLUTION to teaching STORY ELEMENTS that craft CREATIVE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS, SUPERB SETTINGS, PERFECT PLOTS and AMAZING STORIES.INCLUDES 209 PAGES OF:⭐ Graphic Organizers⭐ Annotated Student Examples⭐ Independent and Group Writing Activities⭐ Lesson Plans and Ideas⭐ Narrative Prompts & Posters⭐ Assessment Tools, Anchor Charts, Checklists and Rubrics.⭐ Instructional Slides for
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Restart by Gordon Korman - Novel Study!
This novel study for "Restart", by Gordon Korman, contains 50 pages of resources, including Vocabulary & Comprehension Q's per Chapter Packet (and answers!), Focused Assignments and a Culminating Task Choice Board.Focus standards include prediction, visualization, character analysis, point of view, summarization, plot & theme, figurative language and creative writing.No-prep, fun and engaging activities! This novel study is ideal for full class, literature circles, independent study and
Grades:
4th - 8th
The Lightning Thief Novel Study Bundle
This Lightning Thief novel study bundle is the most comprehensive resource out there to meet the needs of your students. Don’t spend your limited time on an endless search. We have put together a fully comprehensive resource for teachers to implement immediately or use as a guide for their own Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief activities. This comprehensive bundle is built for your students to learn about key reading strategies such as making inferences, predictions, and more. This super b
Grades:
4th - 6th
Improving Sentences Strong Writing Worksheets for Expanding Sentences NO PREP
Creative writing practice activities, ideal for stretching sentences! This independent work packet contains 40 sentence structure practice worksheets for upper Elementary and Middle School Literacy Centers. Also ideal for no prep sub lessons, these printable complex sentence building or sentence expansion worksheets include differentiation and worked examples to help students add detail and interest to their narrative writing. Use as warm ups / starter activities, bell ringers, support in SPED c
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Improving and Expanding Sentences Fun Creative Writing Activities BUNDLE
Preposition Poem Worksheet, Word Lists, and Easel Activity
Preposition Poem Worksheet. Prepositions and poetry together! Worksheet will help students playfully combine poetic form with a riddle, while extending awareness of prepositional phrases and their use. Also encourages use of imagery and figurative language like similes and metaphors to paint pictures with words. Includes a preposition list, a sensory word list, and a brainstorming sheet to help students get their poems started, along with teacher directions. Emoji theme, in color and black and w
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Cursive Handwriting Worksheets Penmanship Practice Fun Animal Riddles
Cursive Handwriting Worksheets Penmanship Practice Fun Animal RiddlesCursive handwriting can be fun! I created these animal based cursive handwriting practice worksheets allow my students to have fun while they reinforce their cursive handwriting skills. -There are 56 animal themed cursive handwriting worksheets in all.-Includes two cursive handwriting worksheets for each letter of the alphabet, which include animal riddles and tongue twisters. -I have also added non-themed creative writing han
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Grades:
1st - 8th
5 Paragraph Essay Writing- EASIEST way to teach kids to organize their writing
A Best-Seller! Here are a few TpT Buyer reviews:"It's a small resource, but mighty. And extremely intuitive. In fact, I'd say that so far, this may be the best 5 paragraph essay resource I've used yet. Thanks! I would buy this again in a heartbeat. It is awesome. (16+ year teacher here!)""One of the best writing products I've ever purchased!""I used this with my 7th & 8th graders as yet another way to organize their writing. It helped the students that still did not know how to organize thei
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: The Ultimate Writing Bundle (Grades 3-6)
Writing Prompts for Middle School--100 High Interest Prompts!
100 High-Interest Writing Prompts are presented to inspire creative and detailed writing. These are sure to engage even reluctant writers, with writing prompts that address personal, relevant issues for middle school students. Examples:★ Reflect on the following quotation: “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” –Epicteus★ How does technology influence your life? What are the positives and what are the negatives? Use examples to support your answer.★ Tell the story
Grades:
6th - 8th
Poetry Writing - Five Senses Poem Creating Imagery with Easel Activity
Five Senses Poem Poetry Writing with Easel Activity. Help students begin using sensory language and writing poetry using vivid imagery. Add to your poetry unit. Students write a poem using their senses. Examples guide thinking. Includes handout, brainstorming pages, final poem publishing page, slides for whiteboard, and teacher directions. You’ll be amazed at the original and creative poems students write using this format. Great addition for Poetry Month in April. Good for substitute, homework
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
End of the Year ELA Menu Choice Board Middle Grades with Easel Activity
This End of the Year middle grades ELA Menu assignment is a great final project or end of year activity. Useful writing choice board for differentiation. Print or go digital. A favorite end of year activity. Students like to have a choice to complete any of 6 different projects to demonstrate what they have learned in the course of the school year. Displayed in 3 different formats. One is presented as a menu choice board, one is presented as a list that students can read over with parents and ci
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: End of the Year Activities for Middle Grades Language Arts BUNDLE
The Monkey’s Paw Short Story Activities & Worksheets - Digital & Printable!
Interacting with W.W. Jacob’s short horror story “The Monkey’s Paw” is easy and engaging with these post-reading activities & worksheets! A wide variety of no-prep activities are included, making it easy for you to differentiate your instruction, extend the learning for your early finishers, or provide student choice. Printable? Digital? It’s all included to save YOU time.⬆️ Check out the PREVIEW for more information! ⬆️Both teachers and students love these unique and challenging critical th
Grades:
6th - 8th
Creative Bell Ringers ELA and Early Finishers For Middle School Choice Board
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to offer a fun alternative for the early finishers who have already done their work? Is one of your goals to encourage creativity and writing skills by using creative bell ringers for middle school? Would you be interested in empowering your students to do independent work as warm-up activities? If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with it right away? Think about what a difference it would make i
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6th - 8th
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Design a Video Game, App, Clothing Line, & Restaurant- 6th, 7th, 8th Persuasive
Unleash the boundless potential of your students' creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and persuasive writing skills with this resource that invites them to embark on a journey of imagination and self-expression. Within this extraordinary bundle, students will discover a rich selection of four engaging creative writing activities, each designed to inspire and empower.With the freedom to choose from designing a video game, Cellphone App, Clothing Line, or Restaurant concept, students will be fully
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Figurative Language Worksheets - Simile, Metaphor, Personification, and more ...
Many of my students love sports, so I made these figurative language worksheets with a sports and outdoor theme. This packet of standards-aligned worksheets can be used for guided practice or independent work on metaphor, personification, simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and hyperbole. Great for homework, distance-learning, packets, early-finishers, and more.The worksheets can be slipped into sheet protectors and used in centers. Simile - Identify and EvaluateSimile - Create through word cho
Grades:
3rd - 6th
25 Fun Writing Activities | All Text Types | Quick Writes, Graphic Organizers
This collection of INDEPENDENT WRITING ACTIVITIES offers 25 fun and engaging writing tasks across all text types that are quick and convenient to teach yet still provide profound learning opportunities. NO PREP IS REQUIRED. Your students will find this easy to follow and complete with 75 PAGES of EDITABLE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS, LESSON PLANS, and INSTRUCTIONS.This resource comes in both DIGITAL and PRINT options and will work with all digital learning platforms, including GOOGLE CLASSROOM and Micro
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in: Innovative Substitute Teaching Bundle | No Prep Sub Plans
Back to School Reading and Writing Autobiographies
Want to get to know your students as readers and writers? Back to school has never been easier! Get to know your student readers and writers in the beginning of the school year with Reading and Writing Autobiographies. Implementing Reading and Writing Autobiographies: Students close read an excerpt from an interview with author Ray Bradbury where he shares his favorite idea generating strategy for writing: making lists. Students then make lists of the things they love most and the things they di
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Back to School Essentials for Middle or High School ELA
180 Daily Morning Work/Journal Prompts DIGITAL & PRINT
180 Journal Prompts! •Be prepared ALL year!•All prompts contain fun alliteration and thought provoking questions. >>Perfect for morning meeting shares! <<•2 line sizes for writing and a space for drawing • Includes 2 blank journal pages• JUST ADDED: Includes a google docs compatible DIGITAL version!! Includes 4 versions of prompts •Lists of Titles- if you want to write on the board yourself or create your own question!•Slips- if you want the students to paste the prompt in a notebook
Grades:
1st - 7th
Horror Writing Workshop – ELA – Genre Creative Writing Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics PPT
Interested in teaching students how to write a spooky horror story? Looking for the perfect creative writing unit to engage all learners? This no-prep horror and suspense creative writing unit will guide you from start to finish, comprehensively facilitating the analysis, development, and creation of frightening and suspenseful narratives.An ideal fall creative writing unit, this 22-page and 14-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Horror Writing Workshop"
Grades:
7th - 10th
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