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Short stories projects for Easel Activities
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
The Elevator Short Story Units - Middle School Short Story - Reading Task Cards
The Elevator by William Sleator - Complete Short Stories with Reading Comprehension Questions and Task Cards - This package contains everything you need to teach this spooky short story, including The Elevator comprehension questions, answer keys, short story annotations activities, biography, task cards, and graphic organizers. These elevator activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts templates, and detailed instructions. Very little teacher prep is needed – simply print and
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5th - 8th
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Short Story Writing Rubric for Project Based Learning
Use this rubric to evaluate short story writing. Have your students write a short story for a fun hands-on learning project. They can use PowerPoint slides to get creative, using this rubric as a guide for including the literary elements, and making it easy for you to grade. Print or go digital. This rubric specifies the requirements needed, and addresses the writing process, introduction, organization, problem or conflict, characters, setting, resolution/solution, and spelling and punctuation.
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Writing Rubrics BUNDLE
Mystery Writing, "How to Write a Mystery" Interactive Notebook, Student Guide
No-prep mystery writing guide! As much as students love reading mysteries, they'll love writing their own mystery with this "Mystery Writing Interactive Notebook." This is an excellent guide to teaching students how to write their first mystery. I have included an introduction, graphic organizer templates, outlines and more. From beginning to end, your students will create an organized mystery full of suspense that unravels naturally. I've also included templates for their mystery cover, ill
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Genre Units Bundled, Projects for Every Reading Genre
Short Story Unit Menu Choice Board with Rubric
Short Story Assignment Menu and rubric gives students a choice for their project. Great for differentiation. Use this assignment at the end of your short story reading and writing unit. The menu can be used as a culminating activity after you have read several short stories. It is differentiated by learning preference and level of difficulty. Students love menu choice boards! A rubric for grading is included. Includes a digital Easel Activity ready to go for virtual learning. Please see full pre
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6th - 9th
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Mandala Project Final Assessment: use with Novel, Short Story, or Poem
Download this PDF into your google drive and send it out to your students for a creative project while they are home. Tell them to use the teacher instructions and links to help them better understand what a mandala is. I've even included a rubric. They can photograph their final project, or a make a digital one on a google slide. This is new and improved!!!!!!! If you purchased earlier then download your updated package. This project combines the universal symbolism of the mandala with a creat
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Literary Projects and Activities Bundle of Lessons Distance Learning
Modern Authors Research Project - American Literature
This is an individual student project assignment for use during the "Modern American Authors" unit. Students are asked to analyze the style and impact of authors from a variety of themes. This can be easily modified to fit your demands or student needs! Includes authors such as Willa Cather, Thomas Wolfe, Robert Frost, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck, Eudora Welty, Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Elliot, Flannery O'Connor, Edgar Lee Masters, Katherine Anne Porter, William Faulkner, Gwendolyn Brook
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Snowman Narrative Writing Activity & Craft 2nd 3rd Grade
The Snowman Narrative Writing Activity & Craft 2nd 3rd Grade is perfect for your students to practice narrative writing! They'll love turning their writing into a craft, and you'll love how easy it is to put together. Just grab a brown paper bag from the grocery store and follow the step-by-step instructions. Each page guides your students through the narrative writing process, ensuring they include all the essential elements. When they're done, they'll have an adorable snowman craft to hang
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Writing Units BUNDLE - Writing Curriculum Activities 2nd 3rd Grade
Writing Templates to Cure the Writing Blues
This collection of writing paper is a direct result of 2nd grade reluctant writers. I am a former kindergarten and 1st grade teacher, and would have been against the very thing I am suggesting . . . Let children choose a preprinted paper to spark their imaginations.
The first thing I do is print a copy of each page for the kids to look at and put it in a sheet protector that I keep in a 3-ring binder. . . the kiddos choose one they are interested in, and then tell a friend a story about it. I fi
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1st - 3rd
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Amerika Packson. Discovering 50 US States: California
369) AP-DUSS-C Explore America with Amerika Packson! Discovering 50 US States: California Embark on an exciting journey across the United States with Amerika Packson and her faithful companion, Sam, in this interactive resource designed to engage and educate students about the diverse culture, geography, and landmarks of California! Teachers can benefit greatly from having the "Amerika Packson Discovering 50 US States: California" resource for several reasons:1. Engagement: The resource offers
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Amerika Pakson. Bundle: California
The Sponge Cake. Reader and Activities.
345) R-TSC/C-BW Engaging new Reader: "The Sponge Cake" AmEn / Spanish. Color BW ver.Take your students on a heartwarming journey with our delightful reader, "The Sponge Cake." Perfect for language learners at an A2 level, this charming story introduces Mrs. Thompson, a kind baker known for her magical sponge cake. Meet Mrs. Thompson: Immerse your students in a tale of kindness and compassion as they get to know Mrs. Thompson, the sweet old lady with a passion for baking delicious cakes. Myster
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Readers Short Stories Series. Bundle Set I
The Three Wise Men. Reader and Activities.
344) R/TTWM-C/BWNew Reading SHORT STORIES series is here. The Three Wise Men is the first reader. American English and Spanish Version. Color / BW ver. included.Description:Embark on a journey of literacy with our Reading Adventures Series! This comprehensive reader is designed to captivate young minds while fostering essential reading skills. Perfect for early learners and elementary students, this series combines engaging stories with activities (Easel activity is included), making reading an
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Readers Short Stories Series. Bundle Set I
Character Autopsy - Mood and Character
This activity combines short stories, mood vs. tone, making inferences, justifying your answer with text evidence, and fun in one neat, tidy package!
Your kids will love this HANDS-ON activity with a fun text.
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Lesson plan with TEKS and Common Core standards, objectives in teacher and student language, pdf of complete short story, anchor chart of mood vs. tone, interactive notebook page, major project with example, and a rubric! This is a great, comprehensive lesson for fictional sh
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5th - 8th
High School English Graphic Organizers - Back to School
Graphic organizers are an incredible way to help students organize their knowledge and thinking. For all learners, especially visual, graphic organizers are a fantastic way to get those brain juices going!This product includes a variety of graphic organizers to help students in grades 6-12 organize their thoughts, including: A Pinterest board organizerA Star Wars pros/cons organizerA character profile organizerAn observation organizerA text evidence organizerA KWL organizerA story chart organize
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6th - 12th
Also included in: High School English Back to School Bundle
Cut and Paste story "The Bus"
This is a cut and paste story with pictures to cut and paste above some of the words to help early readers. It is a cute story about a boy and a girl who get on a bus with a lot of animals (total of 22) to go to the zoo. Lots of repetition to help readers become better readers.There is a new sentence for each animal as they get on and off the bus. There is a printer saving part and a Tpt Easel part so this can also be assigned for students to read at home without having to print or loose a cop
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PreK - 2nd
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Why We Write: A Guide to Independent Creative Writing
Why We Write is a creative writing unit that will get your students writing in different styles for different audiences. Walk your student through the process of creative writing, from brainstorming, to editing, to publishing, for 5 different styles of writing. The lesson and activities focus on 5 different reasons why people write and provides students with the skills to explore those writing styles in a meaningful and creative way. Works great for in-class or independent-remote learning. ⏰ 4-6
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Grade 3 Back to School Bundle | Print or Digital
Creative Writing Prompts With Pictures
It’s hard to keep students motivated and inspired to write. This exercise can provide inspiration for creative stories. It’s a great practice activity for the writing process that makes it more fun.Includes:- Teacher Directions- Three version of the graphic organizer- Draft sheetConnect with me at www.theproblemsolvingteacher.com or on Instagram & Facebook. Follow my store to hear about the newest resources easily.Did you know that TpT gives credits when you leave a review?
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4th - 8th
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MAKE YOUR OWN STORY PICTURE BOOK; EASEL READY!! Engaging Fun ELA, Art Activity
EASEL READY!! CREATE YOUR OWN STORY PICTURE BOOKUsing the theme of dressing yourself in the morning, students can create their own story by typing in the Easel answer blocks, using the Easel pen or download as PDF and write in by hand. A Great and fun way to practice reading and writing skills and fuel imaginations and creativity!!!
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PreK - 3rd
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Nonfiction Book Template For Animals
Students will create a short nonfiction book about their animal. The book will contain a title page, content page, glossary, and index. The book at minimum will include what is a (their animal), habitat, behavior, and diet. Students will write in complete sentences.
I have an example of using this format for Sloth and Koala.
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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