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Creative writing Common Core CCRA.W.10 thematic unit plans
Class Books for the Year {BUNDLE}
One of the most popular book bins with my students is the Class Books bin! They love reading the books that they wrote.Each month includes at least 5 books options to choose from. Also included are picture book suggestions to tie in with the writing activity. There are 2 styles of writing lines to choose from for each book. This file is the BUNDLE. Click on each month below to check out what books are included in each file.August and SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMay a
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K - 2nd
Identity Personal Narrative and Mandala Bundle
Students will write a narrative essay about their identity by reflecting and analyzing who they were, who they are, and who they want to become. After, they will use the Identity Symbolism Mandala to create and explain different symbols for each section of their life that they wrote about in their essay. This establishes a visual pairing with the essay and will deepen their understanding of both narrative writing best practices and symbolism. These two assignments were originally designed to wor
Grades:
6th - 12th
MyPerspectives Unit 2: The Individual and Society
This resource is a concise and engaging unit plan on American Literature with the theme of the individual and society. Students explore the question: what role does individualism play in American society? Through various texts, activities, vocabulary, assessments, and tasks, students engage with American Literature in an innovative and informative way. Texts in this unit include but are not limited to: The poetry of Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, T. S. Elliot, excerpts from Emerson and Thoreau,
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â MyPerspectives American Literature Units 1-5 BUNDLE
Flash Fiction: The Art of the Short, Short Story UPDATED
Note: The original Flash Fiction is still available. If you have purchased this last product, and want an updated version of the redesigned product, please leave me a message in Q&A. I will be happy to share the Google folder with you.Completely updated and redesigned version of my best-seller!This dynamic and engaging creative writing unit will last weeks and will capture the attention of even the most resistant writers. Flash fiction, sometimes called micro-fiction, is a genre that encapsu
Grades:
9th - 12th
Fall Project-Based Learning Bundle | K-2 Integrated PBL for Autumn & Halloween
Captivate your students this autumn with the Primary Pencil's fall integrated project-based learning (PBL) experiences! From launching an apple orchard to unveiling a pumpkin patch and welcoming spooky guests to your haunted house hotel, students will thoroughly enjoy these immersive ventures involving business planning, layout mapping, and beyond. By merging creative writing, math activities, intriguing science investigations, and interactive projects, this bundle effortlessly weaves real-life
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K - 2nd
Creative Writing/Short Story Unit Plan - 3-4 weeks (Middle or High School)
This is one of my favorite unit plans for English Language Arts! It covers so many Common Core standards I often would teach this unit closer to state testing in the spring. It is planned for 15 distinct lessons, but can be expanded easily to 20. A unit calendar and daily lesson summary is provided. I recommend this unit for older middle school students (I used it in 8th grade), or 9-10th graders. It uses classic short stories from a variety of authors, such as Shirley Jackson and Jack Lond
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7th - 10th
Asian Literature Unit Plan
This resource (81 Slides) encapsulates Asian literary works of authors from Vietnam, India, China, etc. Students will be taught about the Asian Diaspora and how the literature and even paintings of Asian authors and artists reflect the diaspora. This resource includes creative activities, discussion questions, and links for short stories, interviews, videos, etc. used. BONUS: Includes a literary element mini-lesson where students analyze ten main literary elements.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â World Literature BUNDLE: 4 UNITS ( YEAR LONG)
The Thanksgiving Feast! | K-2 Integrated Project-Based Learning Experience
Say goodbye to repetitive Thanksgiving activities and have students connect real world learning with this integrated project-based learning (PBL) experience that combines social studies, ELA, math, cooking, art, and teamwork in a delicious package! This experience is carefully crafted to engage k-2 students in an immersive exploration of planning the ultimate Thanksgiving feast. From building background knowledge about Thanksgiving to planning a meal, food shopping, preparing a sweet treat and m
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K - 2nd
Scary / Spooky Story Writing Unit for Middle School
It's never a bad time to have students write a scary story! While many teachers reserve the month of October for a horror story writing activity, middle school students generally appreciate this writing unit at any point of the year. This is great for middle school students as they get the opportunity to bring either a scary moment of their own to life through story writing OR they come up with a scary story idea of their own. They are taken through the writing process to publish this piece in
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Full Semester-Middle School ELA Bundle- No PREP
Start Your Own Valentine's Day Candy Shop | K-2 Project-Based Learning Bundle
Have you ever wanted to open your own candy shop? Sweeten your Valentine's day with this integrated project-based learning (PBL) bundle that combines reading, writing, math and teamwork in a sweet February package! This experience is carefully crafted to engage k-2 students in an immersive exploration of starting their own candy shop. Spanning creative writing, math activities, map-making, entrepreneurship, and more, this bundle transforms learning into an exciting candy filled adventure!Bundle
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K - 2nd
Tall Tales Narrative Writing Project
Designed with middle school students in mind, this project allows students to explore narrative writing in the form of tall tales. Over the course of this project, students will plan their tall tales using a variety of graphic organizers focusing on theme, hyperbole, characterization, plot, and effective writing techniques. This resource includes a planning packet, writing checklists, a guided rough draft, and a rubric.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Speaking Out: Teen Depression & Mental Health | TED Talk, Spoken Word Poetry
Why are people not always honest about how they are doing? What are the mental health benefits of writing about personal struggles? How does art help people to heal from trauma? This compelling thematic unit on real-life issues of depression, mental health, and healing through artistic expression will get your students examining texts, participating in critical thinking activities, engaging in close readings of poetry, discussing ideas that matter, and writing with real purpose.The 11-16 day
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP Language & Composition Death of A Moth Narrative Nonfiction Paired Texts Unit
This narrative nonfiction paired texts analysis unit features two iconic short stories - Virginia Woolf's "Death of the Moth" and Annie Dillard's "Death of A Moth." The striking similarities and differences between these two short stories allow students to understand and embrace the nuances of language - the strategic choices authors make to shape their unique message and purpose. Not only will they be able to analyze Dillard's and Woolf's stylistic choices, but they will also come to value the
Grades:
10th - 12th
Funky Fairy Tale--Narrative Writing, Student Pages for Adapting Fairy Tales
Funky Fairy Tales: Narrative Writing This resource includes worksheets that help guide your students through the process of writing adaptations of traditional fairy tales. This would be an excellent companion to a unit on fairy tales, folktales, and fables. It gives students an opportunity to be creative and a little silly. It leads them through the process of writing in bite-sized chunks so that it is not so overwhelming.Included in this Resource:-Teacher Notes-Example Work Pages-Student Pages
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3rd - 6th
Fantasy Activities Pack - Any Novel/Movie (Print + Digital)
Elevate your literature units with our Fantasy Activities Pack, a versatile resource designed to complement any fantasy movie or novel in your curriculum! Unleash the magic of storytelling with 41 thoughtfully crafted pages/slides of engaging activities that will captivate your students' imaginations. This comprehensive pack includes lit circle role cards, empowering students to take on distinct roles within their reading groups, fostering collaborative discussions and deepening their understan
Grades:
6th - 8th
Writing Worksheets Choice Boards | Writing Prompts | GROWING BUNDLE!
This bundle of themed ELA Genre Writing tasks and choice grid is all you need help student revise narrative, persuasive, procedure, letter writing and more. It is great for writing rotations, fast finishers, independent and homework. This is perfect for a whole year of independent student writing tasks. Now available with Google slides and PDF options. The tasks are themed based and will last approximately 8 weeks.By purchasing this bundle you will SAVE 30% OFF the individual listing price of ea
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3rd - 5th
20 Creative Writing Prompts w/Good & Evil Protagonists and Unique Settings
Hello Fellow Teacher, Are you looking to build a creative writing unit, develop classroom camaraderie through creative and collaborative story telling, or teach students the elements of a narrative? Check out these 20 prompts for your students. They include a brief description of protagonist and their main internal conflict as well as the main external conflict. Students can work collaboratively to create their stories or individually. Do a classroom competition, a school competition, or publish
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â BUNDLE for Creative Writing Activities
Creative Writing Basics: Emulating Ernest Hemingway CCSS Aligned
These lessons cover basics of creative writing over two days, using the short stories of Ernest Hemingway for inspiration. While I love teaching this unit, I’ve found it difficult to concisely title these plans—they include different elements of both reading and writing (and a little bit of literary history) almost simultaneously. Ideally, your students will admire Hemingway’s craft while working on their own.
My students immediately appreciate the accessibility of Hemingway’s simple diction a
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Grades:
9th - 12th
American Literature Unit Plan: The Individual and Society
This resource is a concise and engaging unit plan on American Literature with the theme of the individual and society. Students explore the question: what role does individualism play in American society? Through various texts, activities, vocabulary, assessments, and tasks, students engage with American Literature in an innovative and informative way. Texts in this unit include but are not limited to: The poetry of Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, T. S. Elliot, excerpts from Emerson and Thoreau,
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â American Literature YEAR LONG UNIT BUNDLE (5 UNITS)
CLASS: Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Unit: Norse Stories- Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: All 32 CCSS Anchor StandardsSteps: 115+Original Products: 75+Links to Resources: 100+Rubrics: 5+11 Unit Bundles Include: Introduction, African, Sports, Pirates, Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Arabian, Celtic, Italian, Norse, Greek
Grades:
7th - 12th
Pets - Writing Unit - Narrative, Informative, Opinion, & Procedural
This unit is designed with kindergarten and first grade writing standards in mind. Students will learn about the topic of pets while creating various styles of writing pieces. There are 7 lessons included in this unit. Each lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan, anchor charts and all of the printable materials you will need to complete the lesson. There are also rubrics and checklists to assess students writing.Lesson 1: Vocabulary Words - Introduce the topic of pets by creating an anchor cha
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K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Writing Unit BUNDLE: Narrative, Informative, Opinion, & Procedural
Winter Daily Quick Writes - Picture Writing Prompts - Narrative Writer's Journal
20 completely editable picture writing prompts to help your students become better narrative writers! Engage students with fun winter pictures and get them ready for writing! Use as a warm up or as a daily quick write in the morning! Help students practice using transition words while writing. Text is completely editable and you can change out the pictures for your own! Ready to use on Google Docs or print for writing centers!
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in:Â Thanksgiving, Christmas, & Winter Narrative Writing Prompts BUNDLE!
Writing Checklist Bundle
Provide clarity to your students with these handy writing goals. Use the writing goal posters and decorations to create a wonderful writing space on your classroom wall. Then use the writing prompts to display student writing throughout the year. Each writing prompt comes with editable writing goals too!Packs included are:Writing Goals Posters Bulletin Board and Checklists EditableHelp students get the basics right with these editable writing goals. Create an interactive bulletin board display a
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Libros infantiles: Spanish Children's Book Project
This complete narrative writing unit is fun for secondary Spanish heritage learners or Spanish immersion classes! It would also make a great project for AP Language students in the spring after their exam. Everything you need to teach this unit is included except example children's books. The unit provides both digital and in-person learning options. Students can create their books on paper or on an online program like Book Creator.Included in the unit:Step by step directions (2 pages)Task s
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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