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Short stories projects $5-10
Creative Narrative Writing Unit Grades 4-5 | Prompt, Graphic Organizers, Rubric
This is a "no prep" unit, meaning that all of the organizers and teacher models are included. Print out the pages you need, and you're all set to teach your students how to write incredible creative narratives! This complete unit can be used on its own, or in addition to your Writing Interactive Notebooks! It's great for teaching your class about creative narrative writing! Common Core Standard Aligned - preview for the alignment guide. Works great with other standards!Click "preview" to see a l
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4th - 5th
Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers, Worksheets, Responses, and Activities
These graphic organizers and writing papers are great to have on hand and are easy to implement into your classroom! These are great to have to accompany your narrative writing unit and will easily teach your students the steps of writing a narrative. There are a variety of strategies to use in this product to allow for differentiated learning and to make it suitable for students from 4th to 9th grade.
How to use:
-Photocopy the graphic organizers you wish to use and provide them for your stud
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5th - 8th
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Writing Realistic Fiction Stories Independent Writing Project Grades 4-6
In this independent writing project, students will: -draft, revise, and edit a realistic fiction story -develop a main character -develop a simple plot -integrate sensory images into the story for setting -use dialogue that moves the story forward -write and illustrate a final copy for an audienceTeacher Notes:Although this is an independent writing project, you will will need to teach and model the elements of a realistic fiction story. Included in this packet: -student instructions -grading ru
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4th - 6th
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Halloween Writing Pack
This Halloween Writing Unit was designed to create a full month of writing for your classroom. Simply make a copy of each of these pages, staple together (with the cover page provided) and students can work all month on creative, fun, and meaningful writing for the whole month of October.This Writing pack contains two parts – 4 Halloween Writing Assignments and 5 October themed journal pages. Each of the 4 Halloween Writing Assignments have a brainstorm page. These pages have directions for each
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K - 6th
My Sneaky Snowman's Adventure Narrative Writing Unit | Writing & Art Project
Narrative writing doesn’t have to be limited to just a plain old paragraph! Teach your students how to draft, write, and edit a narrative paragraph AND engage them with an art project at the same time. My Sneaky Snowman’s Adventure is a narrative writing unit and art project that’s just perfect for the winter season! Not only will your students produce a narrative paragraph, but they will flex their creativity and produce a Sneaky Snowman Diorama and Sneaky Snowman flipbook! What You Get In Th
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2nd - 4th
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Fractured Fairytale Crime Scenes
In this assignment students will create a presentation of a mock crime scene based on a fairytale. Each crime will include characters from common fairytales. Students will include evidence to create a crime scene scenario. The assignment is organized into two main projects. The first part of the assignment involves creating a presentation of the crime. The second part of the assignment is a narrative story that explains the actual crime scene.
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5th - 9th
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Narrative Writing: Short Stories - Presentation, Prompts, Handouts for Students
Writing short stories: A complete presentation with printable handouts for students.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.This zipped download includes two *editable* Powerpoint files that cover:-Essential components of a story (setting, plot, character development, theme, conflict, point of view)-Story idea generators (ways to generate ideas for stories, which include visual picture prompts, online prompts, and other ways to come up with ideas)-Handouts
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - Literary/Narrative Elements Station Activity
This is a four station activity focusing on different short stories from Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series! The four stations also focus on the literary/narrative elements of character, setting, conflict, and theme! The packet includes instructional place mats for each station, graphic organizers for each station, and four stories which focus on each element. This is a great activity for the horror loving students!
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6th - 8th
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American Literature Literary Movements Poster Project - Literary Timelines
Assess students' understanding of American literary periods with this creative poster project! Examples have been created as project models representing Native American literature, Puritan and Early Colonial literature, Enlightenment and the Age of Reason, Romanticism and American Gothic or Dark Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Realism and Naturalism, Modernism, Harlem Renaissance, Postmodernism and Contemporary.This resource will benefit your American Literature curriculum by providing a unique
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11th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Short Story Bundle
No time to plan engaging yet purposeful activities to teach and assess "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry? I've got you covered!This bundle features ten before, during, and after reading activities, as well as a quiz and a creative children's book project to accompany "The Gift of the Magi". Your planning will be done for you, so you can get back to doing what you love-- teaching!All of the resources included in this bundle are both digital and printable, so you have maximum teaching flexibility
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7th - 10th
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The Gift of the Magi Bundle One Week Unit Plan - O. Henry - Holiday Activities
Unlock the magic of teaching "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry effortlessly in just one week with these four fabulous time-saving resources! What’s included in this bundle?⭐️ Day 1: The Gift of the Magi Text Questions + VocabularyDive into the story, annotate with flair, and conquer those tricky words!⭐️ Day 2-3: The Gift of the Magi Bloom BallCapture characters and events in a truly unique way with this engaging activity!⭐️ Day 4: The Gift of the Magi Figurative Language MazesChallenge your st
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6th - 9th
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Literary Crimes:"Lamb to the Slaughter," "The Tell-Tale Heart," & "The Landlady"
After reading "Lamb to the Slaughter," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Landlady," students will become the detectives and analyze the murderers in each story! In this activity, students will fill out a "case file" for each murderer where they will summarize, make inferences, and cite text. Then, they will select one character and respond to the narrative writing prompt. This product includes an outline to help students prewrite.
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6th - 9th
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Fun Short Story Writing Assignment for Unmotivated High School Students
This short story writing unit has been very successful with classes of generally unmotivated eleventh- and twelfth-grade students. The length and complexity requirements are easily adjustable for differentiation or to fit your schedule.
This packet includes:
• Silly story starters that students construct by picking a subject, verb, object, and adverbial out of a hat. (Grammar reinforcement!)
• Instructions for leading students in prewriting.activities.
• Editable assignment sheet.
• Outline she
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10th - 12th
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3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade Narrative Writing Unit
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach Narrative Writing? Are you not sure how to teach the Common Core standards for Narrative Writing? These Narrative Writing mini-lessons will guide you and your students through the entire writing process from Researching to Publishing.This resource includes BOTH printable and Google Drive documents. This will work for you if you are Distance Learning, Face-to-Face, or Hybrid.Students will write a story of their choice. They will draft, revise, edit, a
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3rd - 5th
"The Most Dangerous Game" - Irony and Short Story Unit
A one to two week unit on Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game" that primarily focuses on irony.
Irony is a very misunderstood concept. What most people think is ironic is simply coincidence. Irony is used widely in a lot of wonderful literature and students will more likely learn from that literature and better understand the use of language if they can grasp the concept of irony. For these reasons, this unit’s focus is primarily on irony, though students should also enjoy a thorough
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: MY FULL STORE! - A bundle of every single product I have
Digital Complete Guide to Personal Narrative Writing Gr 4-5 (Google Classroom)
This digital resource is the Google Classroom version of my "no prep" units, meaning that all of the digital organizers and teacher models are included. Share the student pages in Google Classroom, and you're all set to teach your students how to write incredible personal narratives! Common Core Standard AlignedWorks great with other standards!Which parts of the writing process does this resource cover? Each lesson comes with a teacher model that teachers can use to show their students what they
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4th - 5th
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Fables Unit Close Reading Strategies & Text Structure | Distance Learning
Teach Fables Using a Hybrid of Traditional and Virtual Methods With Your Students!Are you frustrated when trying to find engaging virtual resources aligned with your curriculum and standards?Click here and SAVE by buying ALL of my Fables and Folktale Resources in 1 Bundle!You know you need engaging technology resources that help students achieve learning outcomes, but what does that look like in the classroom and distance learning? I know you are tired of students CONSUMING information when usin
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Folktales Bundle Fables, Fairy Tales, Tall Tales, & Greek Myths
Digital Complete Guide to Creative Narrative Writing Gr 4-5 | Distance Learning
This digital resource is the Google Classroom version of my "no prep" units, meaning that all of the digital organizers and teacher models are included. Share the student pages in Google Classroom, and you're all set to teach your students how to write incredible creative narratives! Common Core Standard Aligned - preview for the alignment guide. Works great with other standards!Which parts of the writing process does this resource cover? Each lesson comes with a teacher model that teachers can
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4th - 5th
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Aladdin and the Magic Lamp Activity Bundle, PDF version
Complete bundle of activities for use with the story “Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.” Includes reading and critical thinking questions, graphic organizers, a movie vs. book comparison, vocabulary activity, a personal writing project on the value of things, and a set of culminating activities with Task Cards for differentiated instruction. Answers keys and rubrics provided. Plus, includes the 3 Wishes 5 Paragraph Essay.ContentsAladdin and the Magic Lamp Reading and Critical Thinking Questions: In
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8th - 11th
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Writing a Historical Fiction Story (Narrative Writing/Research Project, 6-8)
This middle school resource combines creative writing with a fun research project! Students will choose a historical time period and conduct research to help them write an authentic historical fiction story. The packet includes 11 graphic organizers to help them conduct their research and to prepare them for writing their stories. Space is included for students to record information about their sources for citing at the end of their stories. An excerpt from a historical fiction story is also inc
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Growing Bundle of Writing Resources for Middle School Language Arts
The Lottery Short Story Bundle
This bundle includes 3 products for the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.1. Literary Analysis: includes vocabulary, background info, reading comprehension questions, and more.3. 360° Digital Escape Room: Students will solve a series of clues based on the story. This game entails reading comprehension skills, finding textual evidence, and making inferences.4. One Pager Project: Students imaginatively blend their written ideas with colorful images based on information from the text.PLE
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7th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi Short Story Close Reading & Writing Activity
Do you need an interactive, student-centered service learning project that will encourage middle and high school students to turn their excitement for Christmas break into a creative endeavor based on O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"? This unit is full of highly engaging student discussions perfect for Christmas and encouraging students to think beyond themselves to how they can help others.
This 3-6 day extendable lesson contains everything you need to guide students through reading and view
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7th - 12th
THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN STORY TEACHING and DISPLAY RESOURCESResources included are as follows:50 PDF files for you to print. Story presentation, story sack tag, questions pack for before/during/after the story, display borders, backing paper, character picture flashcards to use as display or props, long banner to head wall display, large decorated lettering, writing pages, describe favourite part of the story, coloured face masks, hand puppets for role play or retelling the story, make a crow
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: JULIA DONALDSON STORIES - GRUFFALO ROOM ON BROOM SQUASH AND SQUEEZE ETC
Book Project for Any Book Fun Activity
This is Book Toons an amazing mini-unit that includes drawing a comic strip, writing a book summary, and creating a engaging book cover.
What's Included
- Pre-Teaching Activity comparing Genres (Novels vs Comics/Graphic Novels)
Story Boarding Activity for planning a coherent comic strip.
Comic Cover Drawing Sheet
Multiple Comic Templates
Word Bubbles and Comic Communication Cut Outs
Story Summary Sheets
Venn Diagram
All materials and Worksheets have a fun professional style that seems to
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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