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Common Core W.8.3 resources under $5
Narrative Writing - Graphic Organizers, Rubrics & More For A Personal Narrative
Personal Narrative Writing - An easy package to teach students how to write a well-organized personal narrative. These organizers and worksheets lead students through the writing process, from brainstorming to the finished product. Using examples and extensive peer and self-editing, students can produce a well-written narrative paragraph. It can also be a starting point for a longer essay or writing piece.For a DIGITAL version of this resource, click HERE. Includes the following 15 pages:- Les
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: WRITING - Persuasive, Narrative, Expository & Descriptive Writing Bundle
Write a Scary Story: Creative Writing Notebook Activities Print and Digital
Your students will love writing their own scary stories with this print and digital notebook. This resource guides them step-by-step through setting up the plot, characters, setting, and theme. The end result is a creative writing project your students will feel successful about.Students usually get bogged down by a creative writing assignment -- but this resource breaks all the elements of a good story down into manageable pieces. You're students will know exactly what they want to write -- b
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
Writing Dialogue Practice Activities | Punctuating Dialogue Rules
Teach students the art of writing dialogue using this printable and digital lesson plan. Everything you need to teach dialogue is included! Your students will analyze the differences dialogue creates when added to narrative writing, take notes on dialogue punctuation, and apply learning with independent and cooperative activities! A printable PDF and Google Drive version is included.Included With Your Purchase:Introductory ActivityDialogue Rules NotesTake a Closer Look NotesGuided Practice Sent
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5th - 8th
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Micro Fiction, Fun Creative Writing, Flash Fiction, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Micro Fiction – Flash Fiction – Two-Sentence Stories – Sudden Fiction – Twitter TalesWhatever you want to call them, super-short stories are a super-fun way to spend a single class period as you introduce teens to the idea that an entire story can exist within just two sentences.Use this 20-slide overview lecture with eight compelling examples from four different genres (drama, horror, sci fi, and romance) to get your students’ creative wheels turning. (Slide deck is included in Prezi, PDF, and
Grades:
8th - 11th
Gift of the Magi, O. Henry, Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use the short story, “The Gift of the Magi” by American writer O. Henry, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis, get them thinking deeply about the text, and provide opportunities for creative writing. This two-day lesson plan includes a beautifully illustrated copy of the story, an 8-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and two options for creative writing assignments with specific literary techniques for the students to include in their own O
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7th - 10th
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Growth Mindset Bell Ringers: 30 Engaging Growth Mindset Writing Prompts
Looking for a quick and engaging way to start class and get students thinking? These growth mindset bellringers are designed with middle school and high schoolers in mind and will get your students thinking and reflecting. Each growth mindset bell ringer includes a quote and a thought-provoking writing prompt!This bell-ringer resource includes 30 growth mindset bell ringers. Each bell ringer includes a growth mindset-inspired quote and a brief writing response. Students will read the quote and w
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Growth Mindset Bundle - Secondary Growth Mindset Activities & Resources
Click-Clack the Rattlebag, Neil Gaiman Short Story, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Use “Click Clack the Rattlebag,” a short story from Neil Gaiman that’s available online, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. These lesson materials include links to online media, a student hand-out with nine short-answer questions (plus detailed answer key, of course), and an optional creative writing assignment.All student handouts are include as both printable PDF and Google Drive versions.“Click-Clack the Rattlebag” is best for advanced middle school and/or high school s
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8th - 11th
Most Dangerous Game, Richard Connell, Short Story Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use the classic short story, “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This three-day lesson plan includes the full-text 9-page story (public domain), an 8-question student handout (with detailed answer key/class discussion starters), a simile hunt worksheet (also with answer key), and an optional direct/indirect characterization activity. All student handouts are included in both PDF and Google Drive formats.This lesson is best for ad
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8th - 11th
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Personal Narrative Essay- Emphasis on the Writing Process- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
Ignite your students' writing abilities with this personal narrative writing resource, thoughtfully aligned with educational standards to foster growth and proficiency in writing.With the convenience of a printable student workbook, this resource provides a guide that empowers each student on their journey towards crafting a compelling personal narrative essay. Within the workbook, students will navigate through a series of carefully designed activities and exercises, allowing them to develop es
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Personal Narrative Writing Bundle- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
The Lottery Short Story Unit - Shirley Jackson Middle School Short Story Project
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Short Story Unit - Activities and Comprehension Questions! Perfect for your upcoming short story unit or dystopian literature unit, this package contains graphic organizers and activities to go along with The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. The Lottery short story questions, a biography activity, a giant pennant project, and a hexagonal thinking activity are also included.✅Be sure to check out the preview and thumbnails for detailed images and descriptions about everyt
Grades:
5th - 8th
Halloween Writing Activity - Write a Creative Mystery Story
Halloween Mystery Writing Activity - Are you looking for an engaging and easy-to-use assignment for students to create a fun and spooky Halloween story? This Halloween activity leads students through the entire writing process with a unique and fun brainstorming activity designed to motivate struggling and resistant writers!This resource includes a unique "Dial-A-Mystery" activity to help students who struggle with "writer's block" write a creative story. Students can work together or individua
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5th - 8th
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Sensory Language Activities, Sensory Details Worksheets for Grades 4-6
Are your 4th-6th grade students struggling with adding details to their writing? This resource is perfect for getting your students out of their writing funk! This includes practice activities to get students to really use sensory language and sensory details! These activities prompt students to create lists of sensory details. They are encouraged to share what they see, hear, feel, taste, and smell in multiple environments.You can print the activities for students to complete on paper, or you c
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: ELA, Grammar, and Writing Printable Worksheets BUNDLE
Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers | Editable | Digital Version Included
15 different graphic organizers for narrative writing! This is a great resource for helping students to plan and organize their narratives. Each organizer is Common Core aligned and created to seamlessly guide students through the narrative writing process. Printable, editable, and digital templates are included!**This resource is part of the Writing Graphic Organizers Bundle. It includes 45 different graphic organizers for teaching narrative, summary, argument/opinion, and expository writing
Grades:
5th - 8th
Making Inferences Reading Activity - Emergency Sub Plan (paper + digital)
Are you looking for a making inferences activity students can complete on their own? Students work on “solving” these puzzle paragraphs in a fun independent or partner activity. This scaffolded activity is the perfect sub plan or snow day lesson!Use this making inferences activity for:Independent practiceEnrichment & Summer SchoolSnow Days & Blizzard BagsEmergency PlansDo your students need a skills review?✅ Use textual evidence to support inferences (RL.7.1)✅ Write narratives to develop
End of Year Activity - Letter to A Future Student - End of Year Writing Project
Are you looking for an End of Year activity that will engage students in a productive writing task and meaningful reflections? This Letter to a Future Student project is the PERFECT End of the Year writing activity for middle school and high school students. In this PRINT and DIGITAL End of Year project, students will use scaffolded writing strategies to reflect on what they have learned at the end of a school year and give advice to next year's students. Teachers will LOVE that they can use the
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Tall Tales Story Pattern Graphic Organizer Printable and Digital Easel Activity
Tall Tales Story Pattern. How to write tall tales! A simple story pattern that will help students write their own tall tale. Fill in the blanks to create a story sketch, then elaborate and expand on to create a personal tall tale. Includes a handout on "What is a Tall Tale?" to use as a reference or put in an interactive notebook, a graphic organizer to help create the main character, and writing paper for a final draft. Also includes a Tall Tale suggested reading list for students to take to
Grades:
4th - 6th
Rules of the Game, Amy Tan Short Story from Joy Luck Club, PDF & Google Drive
Use the short story, “The Rules of the Game” (a short piece from Amy Tan’s novel, The Joy Luck Club), to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes a 7-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course) and a creative writing assignment with specific literary techniques for the students to include in their own work of fiction. All student handouts are included in both PDF and Google Drive formats.This lesson is best for advanced mi
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8th - 11th
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Descriptive Writing Unit - Middle School Writing Activities - No Prep Writing
This package of descriptive writing activities contains a variety of engaging descriptive writing mini lessons to improve writing for upper elementary and middle school students. Using the descriptive writing graphic organizers and writing prompts provided, students practice word choice and write their own descriptive paragraphs. All resources are classroom tested and include detailed instructions and creative handouts. Very little teacher prep in needed – simply print and teach!While all of the
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5th - 8th
Halloween Writing Prompts: Creative Narrative Writing Spooky Story Starters
Set a spooky mood in your middle or high school ELA classroom this October with these chilling Halloween story starter writing prompts. Get your students writing for enjoyment while also revising and editing their work to meet the rigor of the Common Core Narrative Writing Standards.This resource features 24 engaging story starters, also known as narrative leads, that you can use in a variety of ways. Don't feel like grading writing? Have students use these as impromptu speech topics. Students c
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6th - 9th
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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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Two-Sentence Horror Stories - Micro Fiction Creative Writing
Do you need a fun creative writing lesson or an engaging Halloween writing activity that will leave your kids begging for more? Kids love reading and writing two-sentence horror stories! But it's not all about fun. Micro-fiction requires writing that is concise. Students actually WANT to revise until their story is perfect. (How often does THAT happen?)This fiction writing lesson encourages creativity and helps students form a new understanding of what makes a complete plot. They will also form
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6th - 10th
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Narrative Essay and Reflective Essay Templates - Fill-in-the-Blank Essays
Reflective and Narrative Sample Essays and Fill-in-the-Blank Templates! Includes one page of notes on reflective and personal narrative essays, one page on how to create a narrative step-by-step, three sample student essays*, and three fill-in-the-blank five-paragraph essay templates; one reflective, and two personal narrative. *Sample student essays are REAL student essays, and are deliberately provided to be "real world" examples -- not examples of perfect writing!Students are given an essay w
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7th - 10th
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Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird Bell Ringers
Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird Bell Ringers: Perfect for reading Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," this resource contains 30 Harper Lee-inspired bell ringers.
Each bell ringer includes a Harper Lee quote (from Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman, and interviews) and a quick writing prompt. Students will be asked to write a quick argument, informational, or narrative piece based on the quote.
There is also an instruction slide included so that the students will know what is expected of the
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Narrative Writing Game for Teens: “Two Truths and a Lie”
Ready to hook students into narrative writing and authentic peer feedback like never before? Play the game “two truths and a lie” with a narrative, storytelling twist!Instead of merely SPEAKING their truths and lies, students write 3 narrative scenes that should fool the listener into believing they really happened. The directions coach students to write with realism, detail, and accuracy to trick their audiences. Once written, the truths and lies are read aloud to small groups of peers in a bra
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8th - 12th
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