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Creative writing handouts for Gifted and Talented under $5
Figurative Language Posters and Anchor Charts
Similes, Metaphors, Idioms, Oh my! There are so many different types of figurative language and sometimes it can be tricky for our students to remember them all. These figurative language anchor charts and posters will help your students remember all the different types of figurative language and they are a great addition to an interactive reading or writing notebook. This set of anchor charts will be your teacher bestie when it comes to teaching figurative language. These posters provide a def
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Reading & Writing Anchor Charts Bundle - Print and Digital
End of Year Writing Activities Letter to Future Self Prospective Student Teacher
Are you looking for an end of year writing activity? Do you want your students to be reflective of their year or semester? Students will be writing letters to themselves, letter to the teacher, letter to future students, and letter to their friend. There is a list of questions they can answer as well as a writing template for them to write in. This is a print and go resource, but are you looking for a digital version? Open it up in Easel and assign to Google Classroom or wherever your students a
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in: Digital End of Year Fun Activities Writing Activities BUNDLE SEL
Shakespearean Slam, Insults & Flattery Contests, for ANY Shakespeare Play, CCSS
Bring vitality and hilarity to your study of any of Shakespeare’s plays with these two 20-minute contests. In one version, students use William Shakespeare’s language to hurl insults, poetry-slam style. In the other version, students try to flatter and impress using unique combinations of Shakespeare’s honeyed words.This 3-page PDF file includes one page of detailed instructions/suggestions on how to run a smooth, fun-filled contest and two pages of reproducible students handouts – one for insul
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7th - 10th
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Back to School Activities, 1st Day of School, All About Me
Back to School ActivitiesSchool StartFirst Week of SchoolGet your school year off to a fantastic start with this resource filled with engaging Back to School Activities! Filled with back to school checklists, warm-ups, about me mini-books, personalized name tags, teacher predictions, a classroom community brainstorm, writing prompt and an icebreaker, this set of activities has everything you need to not only learn about your students, but set up a classroom community that is engaging and suppor
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5th - 8th
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Photo Writing Prompts
Help your students think of something to write with these Photo Writing Prompt cards!There are 33 cards covering the following categories; places, animals and community helpers. Each card contains a word bank of words likely to be used when writing about the photo.These are perfect to support informative and factual writing. Simply print and laminate!Combine with Photo Writing Prompts Set 2 hereHave a question? Use the Product Q & A or email me at talesfrommissd@gmail.comRelated ProductsPhot
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K - 6th
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The Color Monster - FEELINGS & EMOTIONS Book Companion Lesson
The Color Monster Lesson PlanThis FUN & INTERACTIVE Book Companion Lesson is perfect for learning about FEELINGS & EMOTIONS! Students can move around the room or stay seated for the Scenario Activity that shows them how situations can trigger different emotions. …This works great for DIGITAL DISTANT LEARNING too! Based on the needs of your students, there are five INDEPENDENT Activities to choose from. These are in Color, Black/White, and in Digital form.Can be used:As a CLASSROOM LESSON
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PreK - 2nd
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"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" worksheets
This is a 50-page set of worksheets for the story "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling.I grouped the chapters into pairs (C1, C2-C3, C4-C5, etc...). For each set of two chapters, there are two worksheets:* comprehension questions* vocabulary and story analysis This novel study also includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:* story review* story reflection* parts of a story* author study* "w" questions* illustrations* story map* summaries* point of vi
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: A Bundle of Harry Potter worksheets
Creative Writing Poetry - 50 Formulas to Help Students Write Poems
Creative Writing Poetry 911: First Aid for Writing Poetry * Now over 50 Formulas for Helping Students Write Original PoemsThis IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.This student aid and handouts bundle features OVER 50 formulas for writing poetry. If you have students who struggle with creativity (excellent for L.D. students, as well as dominant left-brained thinkers), these formulas are excellent. Even the most uncreative student will be able to write poetry.
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7th - 12th
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Descriptive Writing - Graphic Organizers, Examples, Rubric and More!
Looking for something to lead your students through writing a DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH or essay? This resource includes a detailed assignment sheet, brainstorming sheet, peer editing / self-evaluation sheet, Helpful Hints handout, detailed grading rubric and more! It also includes two example descriptive paragraphs / mentor texts for students to see the difference between a poorly written and a well-written paragraph. An easy-to-use package for students to create a well-written descriptive parag
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: WRITING - Persuasive, Narrative, Expository & Descriptive Writing Bundle
Show Don't Tell Mini Writing Anchor Charts
I have always struggled to get my students to be more descriptive with their writing. They simply want to list or simply state how a character feels. This Show Don't Tell Resource Ring will help your students become more descriptive with their writing and make their characters come to life. What's Included? This writing resource includes 32 Show Don't Tell cards. Each card includes a variety of ways that students can SHOW how a character is feeling vs. telling. Each card includes a picture of th
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Writing Tools and Resource Bundle
Travel Journal - Student Vacation Writing Prompts - Project - Writing Activity
This Student Travel Journal is the perfect fun activity for your students or child to complete while traveling on vacation. This package allows students to practice their reading and writing skills while reflecting on their travels. Journal pages for before, during, and after their vacation are included! ✅No need to put together work packages for students to complete while on vacation - just photocopy this package and they are ready to go!✅Help keep children focused and busy while encouraging
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3rd - 6th
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Inventions Unit - Create Your Own Invention Project - Activities Questions STEM
Invention Convention: Learn about Inventors and Create Your Own Invention! This package includes engaging resources to complete an invention unit. Students learn about inventors and inventions and create their own invention project. Their "Invention to Change the World" is then displayed at a class Invention Convention. Everything needed is included - just print and teach!✅All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, and detailed instructions.✅This work
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4th - 8th
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Point of View Activity - Writing Assignment and Reference Sheet
POINT OF VIEW WRITING ACTIVITY -Looking for a fun way to review and practice writing with different points of view? Students are given a notes/reference sheet on the four points of view for review and reference. Use the notes page to review point of view and look for examples in stories you have read in class. Students are then asked to complete a writing assignment based on an article (provided) they read. After reading the article students must complete two paragraphs from two different per
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Short Story Bundle - Activities for ANY Short Story
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Question and Picture Strips
These questions and pictures were taken from Chris Van Allsburg’s Mysteries of Harris Burdick website. I have put them together and formatted them so they could be cut into strips for each student. I use these question strips after we have read through the book as a whole class. Students choose one of the stories and are given the question strip as a way to inspire ideas. It also allows them to have an image to refer back to. Updated: I have added the two missing pictures and included the bonus
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3rd - 12th
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Story Writing Prompts | Photo Writing Prompts | Narrative Writing
Help your students think of something to write with these Story Writing Prompt Cards!The 40 cards cover a variety of fiction and non-fiction topics. Each card includes a sentence that can be used within the story or adapted to students' ideas.Support creative thinking and help students enjoy writing. Simply print and laminate!Have a question? Use the Product Q & A or email me at talesfrommissd@gmail.comRelated ProductsWriting Prompts Variety PackWriting Prompts - You're the Author!Show, Don'
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2nd - 6th
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ABC Book Template - Full Page
These ABC book pages are ready to print and go! Students can create their own ABC books with this template, including an idea page for brainstorming, title page, and lined writing pages! Lined pages have the option of picture boxes for students to show off their creativity. Writing pages with primary dotted lines are also included for early writers. Everything is in black & white for easy printing. These ABC books are perfect for writing workshop, end of unit projects, poetry, vocab, animal
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K - 3rd
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Transition Words and Sentence Starters for Informational Writing One pager
Transition Words and Sentence Starters for Informational Writing One-pagerThis one-pager is perfect for students who need support with transition words and sentence starters for their informational writing. It includes:sentence starters for the introduction parttransition words for giving facts and the conclusion part. It comes with both black and white and colored versions. You can print a copy for each student to put in their writing folder so that they can refer to this one-pager whenever the
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K - 5th
ABC Book Template - Half Page
These ABC book pages are ready to print, cut, and go! Students can create their own ABC books with this template, including an idea page for brainstorming, title page, and lined writing pages! These smaller books will save paper as there are two letters per page. Lined pages have the option of picture boxes for students to show off their creativity. Writing pages with primary dotted lines are also included for early writers. Everything is in black & white for easy printing. These ABC books a
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K - 3rd
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Indirect and Direct Characterization: “Show, Don’t Tell” Writing Lesson
Need a quick lesson to review or introduce characterization? Want students to show instead of tell in writing? Grab this activity to define direct vs. indirect characterization and get writing immediately!In this lesson, students will:• Learn what the two types are and their purposes• Learn 5 strategies to convert direct sentences to indirect• Practice in whole-class, small group, and individual sentences, including choosing their own direct sentences to revise• Answer a review/exit ticket quest
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7th - 10th
Also included in: A Christmas Carol: Unit Bundle with Random Acts of Kindness
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
Chemistry Real Life Stoichiometry Problems KEY included gram to gram and mole
Students sometimes struggle applying what they are learning in science to the real world. I developed these “Real Life Stoichiometry Problems” to help students see how these types of problems are used in the “real world”. The examples on this worksheet detail the stoichiometry involved in air bags and space travel. These problems are best for students that have mastered all aspects of stoichiometry problems. You will receive an uneditable PDF file with a two-page student handout and 3 page teach
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-7
Building A Story - Creative Writing Outline
Please view this product's PREVIEW to get a better idea of what's included with this download. Directions: Use the boxes below to help you come up with details for an interesting story. Use the “Story Ideas” sheet to create an outline for your writing. If you get stuck, ask yourself “WHY?” and “HOW?” to keep the story moving along. Your imagination is full of great ideas!Story Boxes Include: Main CharacterSupporting CharactersSettingProblemClimaxSolutionOnce students are finished constructing
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in: Back To School Activities Pack - Fun ELA Resources
Christmas Lightbulb Writing Template...I will be the light in the world!
I use this Christmas lightbulb writing template to have my students write about how they can make the world a better place. I cut these lightbulbs out and string them across the classroom.
**UPDATED** The new file contains the light in the world lightbulb and a blank lightbulb!
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K - 6th
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Also included in: Christmas Writing Templates BUNDLE
Dystopian Literature Unit - Civilization Creation - Create your own Dystopia
Dystopian Literature Unit - Create Your Own Dystopian Society! This Dystopia activity package is the perfect supplement to a Dystopian Literature Unit! Students research the meaning of the word Dystopia, and create Dystopian societies of their own. This Dystopia introduction ask students to practice their critical thinking and creative writing skills as they create a detailed project that describes all of the different aspects of their Dystopian societies.⭐This is an excellent final project or e
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6th - 9th
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