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Creative writing Common Core L.8.2a resources
Paragraph of the Week - Writing Bell Ringers for English - Digital Print Bundle
The Paragraph of the Week Writing Bell-Ringers Digital and Print Program is the most engaging way to help your students become stronger writers. These 40 weeks of standards-based writing bell ringers will ignite creativity and foster growth in argumentative, narrative, expository, and descriptive writing. Each Monday, students will receive a thought-provoking prompt, inspiring them to craft a powerful paragraph in the style of one of the four writing types. Throughout the week, they will hone th
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7th - 10th
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Paragraph of the Week - Writing Bell Ringers for Middle High English - Digital
The Paragraph of the Week Writing Bell-Ringers Digital Program is the most engaging way to help your students become stronger writers. These 40 weeks of standards-based writing bell ringers will ignite creativity and foster growth in argumentative, narrative, expository, and descriptive writing. Each Monday, students will receive a thought-provoking prompt, inspiring them to craft a powerful paragraph in the style of one of the four writing types. Throughout the week, they will hone their writin
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7th - 10th
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ELA Morning Work Do Now ELA Bell Ringers LITERARY WORD OF THE DAY DIGITAL
SEPTEMBER BACK TO SCHOOL BELLRINGERS, LITERARY WORD OF THE DAY! Students review: Theme, plot, conflict, setting, foreshadowing, flashback, irony, symbolism, alliteration, point of view, simile, metaphor, imagery, genre, and more! Includes end-of-month test and literary element sketch activity. DAILY TASK: Students read a literary definition and use the letter hints to determine the word of the day. Then, students write an example of the literary word.INCLUDES20 Bell ringersPRINTABLE end of mont
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6th - 9th
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ELA Morning Work Do Now Bell Ringers QUICK WRITES BACK TO SCHOOL DIGITAL
AUGUST BACK TO SCHOOL, DO NOW, QUICK WRITE BELLRINGERS, WITH MIN-LESSONS FOR PARAGRAPH WRITING. Get your students' creative juices flowing at the start of every class, with fun, thought-provoking QUICK WRITES! DAILY TASK: Students read a short, thought-provoking prompt and do a 10 minute Quick WriteINCLUDES20 writing promptsMini-lessons for paragraph writingMini-lesson for Quick WritesEditable instructionsBuilt in digital timer (optional)Instructions for studentsCOMING SOON BELL RINGERS FOR EACH
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6th - 9th
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Creative Writing: Burying the Dead Words Halloween Activity DIGITAL RESOURCE
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO INCLUDE DIGITAL WORKSHEETS. It can be used for virtual/distance learning, hybrid learning, and in person schooling. After reading several beginning of the year essays, it soon becomes glaringly apparent that students need a reminder on how to be successful using Word Choices. Essays are full of words such as “fun”, “good”, “said”, and “stuff”. In order to combat the use of boring overused words, we complete this assignment called “Burying the Dead Words.” It is
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4th - 9th
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*Writing Unit Bundle - Personal Narrative, Slam Poetry, and Argumentative Units
This 3-unit, CCSS-aligned bundle includes units for Personal Narrative, Slam Poetry, and Argumentative writing for a total of 4 months of detailed lesson plans, slides, handouts, and rubrics. Purchase and you're set for a jam-packed, highly-engaging semester!Each unit pushes students to pick topics, life lessons, or world problems that they are passionate about, and then identify real ways to publish their writing. For the Personal Narrative unit, students get to know each other and deepen their
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6th - 9th
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ULTIMATE ELA Reference and Cheat Sheet
UPDATED and FORMATTED as of AUGUST 2023!Discover the ultimate classroom companion for the middle school and high school English classroom! This comprehensive reference/cheat sheet is a MUST-HAVE for all grade levels, packed with invaluable information spanning over 40 pages. Equip your students and teachers with a powerful tool that covers the following essential areas:⭐️Sentence Structure/Construction/Types⭐️Parts of Speech⭐️Writing⭐️Figurative Language⭐️Common Literary Techniques⭐️Literary Ele
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Not Grade Specific
Bundle of Resources with Short Story Writing Prompts for Middle School
Stimulate student creativity with these resources for writing short stories! With a variety of resources and prompts, there are lots of ideas for students who struggle to come up with a topic for a short story. The bundle includes multiple resources to help students write stories. Included are story prompts for various genres. The cards include a lesson plan and graphic organizers. In addition, some of the resources can be integrated with other curriculum. The Leprechaun's Quest for Gold has stu
Grades:
6th - 8th
Writing an Urban Legend (Narrative Writing Assignment for Middle School)
This resource that can be used as an independent work packet focuses on narrative writing with a twist. Students explore urban legends and then use a graphic organizer and answer questions to brainstorm and create their own legend. A writing checklist helps them proofread and edit their stories. It can supplement creative writing units by encouraging students to unleash their creativity as they explore the world of myths and legends! What’s included in this resource:Student cover pageA page with
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Creative Writing Bundle of Resources for Middle School
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
*Personal Narrative Unit
This comprehensive, 24-lesson, 200+ page unit has everything you need to empower your students to speak their stories, find their voice, and create something they're proud to share. Perfect as a first unit of the year, or any other time of the year, this unit will not just push your students to expand some of the trickiest narrative writing skills, but bring your class together. The unit is in Writing Workshop style, with creative ideas for 10-15 minute mini-lessons, 25-30 minutes of work time,
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6th - 9th
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Creative Writing Bundle of Resources for Middle School
Encourage your students to use their imagination with these six fun resources for middle school language arts!Check out the product previews to learn more about these resources!Bundle includes:Writing an Urban Legend - Students learn about urban legends and write one of their own!Writing a Suspenseful TV Show Script - Students work in groups to write a script about a fictional TV show.Describing a Setting for a Fictional Planet - Students learn to develop settings by coming up with a fictional p
Grades:
6th - 8th
ELA Morning Work Do Now Bell Ringers February Black History Month Valentine's ..
HELP STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR WRITING SKILLS WITH FEBRUARY GRAMMAR BELLRINGERS: Black History Month, Valentine's Day, Salem Witch Trials, Snowball Fights, Lunar New Year, and MORE! INCLUDES MINI-LESSONS, WEEKLY QUIZZES, AND AN END-OF-MONTH TEST.❤❤❤FEBRUARY GRAMMAR FOCUS❤❤❤RUN-ON SENTENCES & COMMA SPLICES(Each month includes a variety of grammar errors with intense emphasis on one skill.)Students regularly create run-on sentences in their own writing. By having them repetitiously identify and c
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6th - 9th
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Writing a Story About a Superhero: Creative Writing Assignment for Middle School
Let your students unleash their creativity with this engaging creative writing short story assignment. This project includes instructions and brainstorming pages, two checklists for writing and editing, and space for students to illustrate their superheroes and villains. Perfect for middle school students. Include it in your next creative writing unit with your other narrative writing prompts!What’s included in this resource:Student packet cover pageReflective questions about students’ favorite
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Creative Writing Bundle of Resources for Middle School
Writing a Story with an Animal Protagonist (Creative Wtg/Personification) 6-8
Teach your students about personification with this creative writing middle school resource! Several pages of brainstorming questions and graphic organizers help students write a short story that personifies an animal protagonist. An editing list including 9 things to check before writing the final draft is included on the last page of the student packets.What’s included in this resource:Student packet cover pageInformation about the assignment, including examples of personificationQuestions and
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Creative Writing Bundle of Resources for Middle School
End of Year & Back To School Activities: Journals, Reflections, Worksheets
End of Year & Back To School Activities: Journals, Reflections, WorksheetsThis resource includes everything you need for back to school activities and end of the year reflections. A perfect addition to your arsenal of activities to welcome the student into your class and also to send them off with thoughtful reflection. Fill in those awkward moments during the beginning and end of the year when class rosters and schedules are changing, and students may be more restless!RESOURCE #1Back To Sch
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5th - 12th
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Inanimate Objects Creative Writing Resources for Middle School (Bundle)
This bundle includes two fun creative writing assignments:Inanimate Object Diary - Encourage your students to be creative with this engaging creative writing assignment! Students learn about personification and then choose an object to personify by creating a diary for it. Writing from the object’s point of view, students write five diary entries. This is the perfect opportunity to provide students with a creative and fun writing prompt that allows them to use their imagination. Inanimate Object
Grades:
6th - 8th
Collaborative Stories (Creative Writing Group Activity for Grades 6-8)
This creative writing activity allows students to work together to create stories for a group project. It can be used with teacher-selected groups or as pass-back stories where students pass the paper to the next person in their rows to continue writing. The packet includes instructions with clear guidelines for students and pages for up to eight authors, as well as ten narrative writing prompts with sentence starters. Teacher instructions and tips are included.What’s included in this resource:T
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Growing Bundle of Writing Resources for Middle School Language Arts
Writing a Suspenseful TV Show Script (Middle School Group Activity)
This fun group project encourages students to be creative and use their imagination! Groups work together to create a suspenseful TV show script, and students learn how to properly format a script. The resource includes instructions, brainstorming pages, a blank storyboard, an example of script writing, and a graphic organizer for writing the script. Be sure to include this fun resource in your next creative writing unit! What’s included in this resource: Cover page with space to write names of
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Creative Writing Bundle of Resources for Middle School
Imaginary Product Writing Bundle for Middle School
These creative middle school assignments and projects are for different types of writing including persuasive writing, narrative writing, functional writing, and expository writing. Resources include:Imaginary Product Print Ad (Persuasive Writing Assignment for Middle School)Imaginary Product Commercial (Persuasive Writing Group Project for Middle School)Imaginary Product Friendly Letter to an Inventor (Persuasive Writing Assignment for Middle School)Imaginary Product Business Letter to a Retail
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6th - 8th
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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
Inanimate Object Short Story (Creative Writing/Middle School)
This creative writing resource is designed for students in grades 6-8 to explore narrative writing through a unique lens. The project encourages students to write a story from the perspective of an inanimate object, fostering creativity and imagination. It also helps them think of point of view as they have to see the story through the “eyes” of their imaginary product. The packet includes essential information on narrative elements, an example of the beginning of a story, graphic organizers for
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Growing Bundle of Writing Resources for Middle School Language Arts
The Leprechaun's Quest for Gold, Creative Writing/Functional Text, Middle School
Combine language arts and social studies with this fun spring creative writing resource! Students write a short story and practice their cartography skills by making a treasure map to supplement their story. This project-based resource includes four graphic organizers to help students brainstorm ideas for their stories and maps. An example map is also included. Be sure to include it with your other narrative writing prompts. This resource is also perfect for a St. Patrick's Day writing assignmen
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Holiday Writing Bundle for Middle School Language Arts
Unit: Romeo and Juliet- 6 Bundles- ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
Profile:Grade Levels: 9-10Creator: Erica VilliloStandards: 19My Original Products: 48Links: 73Activities: 112Agendas: 6Exemplar Texts: 37Thematic Topics and Text Sets: 5CCSS Writing Prompts: 5Writing Skills: 3Reading Skills: 5Keys: 46Assessments: 18
Grades:
7th - 12th
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