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8th grade creative writing Common Core W.3.2 resources
Topic Sentences Writing Lesson Interactive PowerPoint + Worksheet
Topic Sentences Writing Lesson Interactive PowerPoint + WorksheetThis is a 10 slide PowerPoint presentation that demonstrates a "grabber" topic sentence that captivates the reader's attention. There is a topic sentence worksheet provided that matches the presentation. Animated graphics have been included the lesson to keep your students' focus they learn about topic sentences. Examples of topic sentences are given from both narrative and expository writing.Students learn:Why topic sentences are
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Divergent Thinking - Dialogue and Hypothetical Situations (Writing Prompts)
30 printable pages of weird questions and hypothetical situations:Five new uses for a rockFive new uses for a glassFive new uses for a shoeFive new uses for a boxFive new uses for a chairWhat Would A spider say to a fly caught in its web? What would a dog say to a cat it was chasing? What would an umbrella say to a raindrop that fell from the sky? What would a lollipop say to the tongue that was licking it? What would a mouse say to an elephant? What would you do if you had no bed? What wo
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in:Â Writing BUNDLE
Early Finishers Activities I'm Done Now What Choice Board Sticks Bored Busters
Early FinishersClick here to save money and buy a bundle containing this product! Over 50% savings!You know that student... the one who whips through an assignment at lightning speed only to raise their hand with that dreaded question.. "I'm done, what do I do now?" Stress no further! If students ask you that question, you can kindly direct them to the "I'm Done Now What Do I Do Bored Busters" activity prompts!These 30 prompts will keep your quick finishers busy!________________________________
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1st - 8th, Adult Education
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Design Your Own Comic Strips: A STEAM Activity
Design Your Own Comic Strips: A STEAM ActivityWriting doesn't have to be boring! Let your kids' creativity go wild with these comic strips. The possibilities are endless- use these comic strips to: • Show steps in a process • Explain conceptual understanding • Retell a story • Illustrate a narrative or non-fiction writing piece • Practice target vocabulary words in context • Practice writing dialogue • Help second language learners explain their thinking • Make learning fun! Three sam
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in:Â 3 Activity STEAM Bundle
Writing Lined Publishing Paper Differentiated
This editable set of 24 different bordered writing papers with primary lines will allow your students to publish their writing in a way that meets the needs of your classroom. With 6 different types of writing papers, you are able to differentiate to all your learners.Included:24 editable writing papers4 different borders6 types of writing papers (Primary lined-2, Lined with drawing box, Lined with heading, Lined, Letter writing lined)If you love this product as much as I do, please rate it down
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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Write a Paragraph - Task Cards
52 task cards to improve your students writing: expository, narrative, opinion and comparing. Each task card has a writing prompt, a funny image that supports the prompt, and directions for the task. EXPOSITORY: Students describe how to play a particular sport, or how become a fire-fighter, or what a typical day for a frog might be like. NARRATIVE: Students write a story about a bull that got angry, or a tornado that liked to steal, or a scorpion that liked to sing and sting. OPINION: St
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in:Â Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Narrative Writing Checklist - FREE - Primary Exploration - Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
FREE Narrative Writing Checklist serves as a wonderful reminder for students to check their work! The checklist walks students through the editing process to ensure that they are submitting their best work! This is a great addition to a writing center or narrative writing booklet. In my classroom, I use this narrative writing checklist along with Primary Narrative Writing and Book Cover Assessment. This Narrative Writing Booklet is a step-by-step student work booklet that teaches students to suc
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PreK - 8th
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The Intermediate Writing Station
****INCLUDES RESPONSE TO READING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS****
The search for an upper elementary writing station is over! Keep your intermediate kiddos engaged and motivated with this developmentally appropriate and Common Core aligned writing station.
This kit will ensure you are set for the entire school year for your writing center!!
This center includes:
-"WRITE" chalkboard theme banner
-Large banner headings for each writing activity/type: graphic organizer, interview, letter, opinion piece,
Grades:
3rd - 8th
The Painted Essay
I have created a visual of The Painted Essay that I use in my classroom. This version is a digital version that I will be using to upload on to my school LMS (Learning Management System). I will also be making a copy of this 2 sided product and include it in a folder that will be send home for all of my students. In addition to the color coded visual there are reference numbers that correspond to student friendly definition. This support has helped my students in their writing process.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Hamburger Paragraph Google Slide Template
This template can be used for all grade levels to help students understand how to write a 5 sentence paragraph. What better way to teach students paragraph writing than to use a juice hamburger method. Teaching students with this template helps them better understand the concept. The hamburger paragraph template helps focus students on the various parts of paragraph writing. That includes an introduction/topic sentence, supporting details/key details, and a conclusion. Those students that are v
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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
Grades:
1st - 8th
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Essay with 5 Paragraphs | Unit Plans
Looking for a sample essay with 5 paragraphs? This bundle has five! These examples of 5 paragraph essay writing are perfect for introducing a unit on descriptive, literary, persuasive (opinion), and informational writing in upper elementary. NEW! Now includes 2-weeks of lesson plans for each essay!Teaching How to Write An Essay with 5 ParagraphsEach essay comes with a checklist of literary elements specific to that type of writing. When introducing a unit, the teacher and students can identi
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3rd - 8th
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The Worst Halloween Costume- Halloween Themed Descriptive Writing- Now Digital!
This writing activity is designed to get students using more description and detail in their writing and oral speaking. It is also great to work on sequencing, listening skills and collaboration. By using the mentor text, The Hallo-Weiner by Dav Pilkey, students will work to describe the main character, Oscar's, costume. They will then understand his troubles by thinking about the worst costume they have ever worn, and work to describe it. Students will first draw their costume, then writ
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2nd - 9th
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3rd grade Montessori opinion writing prompts worksheets and graphic organizer
Needing 3rd grade Montessori Opinion writing prompts and writing activities that can be used as in your Montessori Work Cycle, writing centers, writing station and even independent work and homework for your 3rd graders even 2nd, 4th and 5th grade? Make expository opinion writing prompts fun with these engaging, hands-on low prep writing prompts Printable! This set of opinion writing prompts includes 30 low-prep Montessori Themed opinion writing prompts and are perfect for mastering writing an
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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How to Dissect a Writing Prompt - Complete Teaching Toolkit
Overview: Unlock the secrets of effectively responding to writing prompts with our comprehensive "How to Dissect a Writing Prompt" toolkit. Designed specifically for middle school students, this resource equips educators with everything needed to teach students how to identify, analyze, and respond to various types of writing prompts. From argumentative to narrative, this toolkit covers all major writing styles, fostering a deeper understanding and mastery of writing techniques.What’s Included:S
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Writing Center: Build-A-Story with Creative Writing Picture Prompts, ESL Games
I am an English Teacher who desires to be helpful for those in need of materials for their lessons!Use this printable writing center to help your students develop their creative writing skills! Students build a story by picking out a setting, character and event card and placing them on the writing center. Then they write a story about the cards using a vis-a-vis marker (or black dry erase marker) on the wipe off mat (extra writing pages are included for longer stories). Two versions of the cent
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Mother's Day Poetry and Creative Writing Gift Pack!
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For all Primary ages!
11 pages of creative Mother's Day poetry gifts/activities for primary ages! (1st through 6th) This pack will be sure to keep your students engaged and busy!
Common Core Aligned! W.4.2, W.3.2, W.2.2
**UPDATE- A WHOLE NEW LOOK! This product underwent a makeover 4/8/15! New clipart, new fonts, and new layout!
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Table o
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1st - 8th
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Visual Writing Prompts Incorporating Common Core Standards
Writing prompts are fun and essential for your students, especially if you want to incorporate writing as part of your everyday schedule. With this product, it is already done for you; plus, I have added over 200 slides in case there are a few you don't want to use.
Before you purchase it, check out the freebie with the same title, especially since the slides on the freebie are in addition to this product.
Narrative, Argument-style, and Informative/Explanatory prompts are included. For narrati
Grades:
2nd - 9th
St. Patrick's Day Craft and Narrative Writing - Guided Drawing - Pass and Draw
Looking for a fun team-building craft for St. Patrick's Day? This resource is fun and creative and teaches students formal narrative writing. Get ready to embark on a magical St. Patrick's Day adventure with your class!Resource Overview: "St. Patrick's Day Craft and Narrative Writing"Student Printouts:- Engaging pass-and-draw activity sheet featuring a whimsical leprechaun character for interactive classroom fun.- "The Leprechaun Who Shared" short story printout to promote literacy and comprehen
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Grades:
2nd - 9th, Adult Education
Writing Lesson on Descriptive Writing rubric and graphic included
This writing lesson contains all necessary resources. It is an ideal lesson for a substitute teacher to use or for a class that had to stay inside due to unpleasant weather. The graphic was provided by Figma.com.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Narrative Essay Graphic Organizer Writing Template
Narrative Essay Graphic Organizer Worksheets :Includes 4 pages:* Graphic Organizer outline (2 pages)* Final Draft with college-rule lines (2 pages)Print these pages front/back for easy handouts! ** Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-Incl
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Writing Hooks or Attention Grabbers in Writing (FL BEST)
This is a mini lesson, ready to use with students. The google slides presentation follows the gradual release method where you introduce what is a hook, analyze hooks, as well as work time for students to edit and improve their hooks in their own writing!
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Year Long Writing Prompts-120 Slides Of "Writing Stamina"
One of the most successful writing tools I use in my classroom is "writing stamina". Each morning, we start our day jamming to 3-5 songs while non-stop writing about the prompt shown. The students don't stop writing, they just build their writing stamina. Whether you add writing stamina to your day, use these slides as bell ringers, or just use them as conversation starters, you and your students will have a good laugh over these prompts. This has greatly improved my student's love for writing,
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1st - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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