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Common Core W.8.3 resources in English (UK)
Bell Ringers Creative Writing Prompts
These creative writing prompts are tried and tested in my classroom and work well for students aged 11 - 17 years.
This product contains unusual and engaging creative writing tasks with great visual images.
Contents; 35 Writing prompts.
My students LOVE these activities. I hope yours do too. Please do rate and leave me feedback - I really appreciate this.
Please note - some of these prompts are also in my ELA Bell Ringer bundle, so be sure not to double up.
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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Creepy BUNDLE - Suspenseful Writing & Horror Movie Trailer
A classroom favourite!Children will analyse different suspenseful scenes before planning, drafting, and evaluating a suspenseful story of their own that uses dialogue and tension to advance the action. Next, children investigate how shadow is used to create fear in horror films before being challenged to design a movie trailer of their own. We used iMovie’s Trailer option, but the same project can be done with a variety of different software options.Lesson plans and learning intentions are plann
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Suspenseful Story Writing
Children will analyze different suspenseful scenes before planning, drafting, and evaluating a suspenseful story of their own that uses dialogue and tension to advance the action.Learning intentions are planned alongside the 2014 National Curriculum of England, but Common Core State Standards from the United States are provided where appropriate.A digital copy of the pack for editing and sharing on digital platforms, as well as a printer-friendly copy are available by clicking the link provided
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Creepy BUNDLE - Suspenseful Writing & Horror Movie Trailer
WRITING A BIOGRAPHY: LESSON AND RESOURCES - 6 SESSIONS
A unit lesson plan with 6 sessions on teaching and learning resources of writing a biography based on New Bloom's Taxonomy.After completing this unit students will be able to:SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING: STRUCTURE & FEATURES - Identify the sentences that show the structure and features of a sample biography.SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING: LANGUAGE & TECHNIQUES - Determine the author's use of narrative language and techniques in a sample biography.SESSION 3 - APPLYING: PLAN - Use either the graphi
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in:Â WRITING BUNDLE LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES
DIARY WRITING LESSON AND RESOURCES
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on diary writing.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Develop an understanding of diary entry.Acquire imaginative skills and techniques required for diary entry.Use sequences of sentences and paragraphs that are linked smoothly to demonstrate knowledge of diary entry.This Resource Includes:Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and OutcomesVocabulary Overview - Diary, Chronicler, JournalFlipped Lesson Part -
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in:Â WRITING BUNDLE LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES
Gothic Horror Unit BUNDLE
Digital at-home learning made easy! Combine a half-term unit on gothic horror with four novel studies that inform the class about gothic horror characters and settings during the unit.Included:A Bump in the Night 4-week unit: research and report writing, narrative writing *Includes lesson plans, resources, editable rubricsA Skinful of Shadows Novel StudyCoraline Novel StudyThe Graveyard Book Novel StudyFrankenstein Graphic Novel StudyAll objectives are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum o
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Model Student Essay to Teach Showing vs. Telling Emotions
This model student essay has numerous examples of the author showing emotions versus telling the emotions.
Students will read the essay, highlight moments that the author shows emotions, then annotate the text to identify what emotions the author is showing.
This model essay helps prepare students to write a narrative essay on their own using detailed language.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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STORY WRITING PRESENTATIONS BUNDLE
A bundle of presentations on story writing.This bundle includes:Alternate Ending StoryDigital Story TellingFictional StoryNarrative StoryPicture Perception StoryCautionary Tales, Urban Legends, Mini SagasSuspense StoryAn Action ThrillerHere are some possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge early finishersFor effective tutoringAs ESL stations and sub tubsAs holiday work and homeworkFor small group collaborationsFor an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichmentThis is w
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
SETTING DESCRIPTION WRITING UNIT: 10 model texts, checklists & worksheets
This pack is designed to help students produce powerful, high-quality descriptive writing. It aims to help students to identify and use the following features:The five senses (see, hear, smell, feel, taste)High-quality vocabularyFigurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration)Words and phrases to create mood and atmosphereThe pack includes:10 model/ example/ WAGOLL setting description texts, with pictures. Each text describes a different setting (stormy sea, rainforest, de
Grades:
4th - 9th
STORY WRITING LESSON AND RESOURCES BUNDLE
A bundle of lessons on story writing.This download includes resources on:Alternate Ending StoryDigital Story TellingFictional StoryNarrative StoryPicture Perception StoryCautionary Tales, Urban Legends, Mini SagasSuspense StoryAn Action ThrillerHere are some possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge early finishersFor effective tutoringAs ESL stations and sub tubsAs holiday work and homeworkFor small group collaborationsFor an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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DESCRIPTION: READING AND WRITING - BUNDLE
These bundled resources are perfect for teaching Description - Reading and Writing. These no prep activities would be great for English lessons or English centers. Your students will love these ELA Boom Cards, Google Slides, PPT, Worksheets and Scaffolding Notes.After completing this unit students will be able to:Identify the descriptive vocabulary and the emotive language used in a description.Identify the figurative language used in a description.Apply existing knowledge to describe the real s
Grades:
6th - 8th
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DIGITAL STORYTELLING LESSON PRESENTATION
A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on digital storytelling.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Know and use a process for creating a digital story.Select and use appropriate digital tool(s).Understand how to use a Storyboard to build and organize your story elements.Participate in constructive peer feedback to improve the end product to be shared.Create an original story with different media elements.This Resource Includes:Well Formulated,
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â STORY WRITING PRESENTATIONS BUNDLE
NARRATIVE STORY WRITING LESSON PRESENTATION
A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on narrative story writing.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Define the components of a short story.Identify the elements of a short story.Demonstrate the mastery of short story elements.Narrate a short story on a given situation in a genre of your choice.This Resource Includes:Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and OutcomesVocabulary Overview - Narration, Story, Plot, StorylineFlipped Lesson
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â STORY WRITING PRESENTATIONS BUNDLE
ALTERNATE ENDING STORY WRITING LESSON AND RESOURCES
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on alternate ending story writing.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Relate the narrative writing structure to a short fable. Draft the alternate ending at an appropriate pace.Write imaginative, possibly original, an appropriate approach to task, engaging the audience.Combine elements of a simple narrative and propose a unique alternate solution.This Resource Includes:Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in:Â STORY WRITING LESSON AND RESOURCES BUNDLE
Creative Writing Prompts based on London Street names
These unusual and engaging writing prompts will give your middle or high school students the opportunity to write descriptions, narratives and dialogues unlike anything they have tried before. Based on real London street signs, give your students the challenge of creating the imagined histories and lives behind some of London's street names.
They would be a fantastic addition to any writing units covering: description, narrative voice, literary techniques, dialogue, writing comedy, writing act
Grades:
7th - 11th
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POEM WRITING : READY TO USE LESSON PRESENTATION
A ready to use lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on poem writing.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Acquire knowledge of poetry structures, elements, and forms.Develop students' abilities to understand a poetic response to the world they inhabit, both from the point of view of a poet and from their own experience.Demonstrate command of the conventions of poetry in writing.This download includes:Vocabulary Overview - Poetry, PoemReal Life Ap
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â WRITING PRESENTATIONS BUNDLE
ELA bookmark
I created this item after working with my students on improving writing to meet the CCSS. What I noticed was that students were making common errors that could be prevented if they had a quick reference page in their binders or writing folders. I created this bookmark to be either folded in half, and even laminated, or just printed as is for a reference. I printed it on brightly colored paper and asked them to get out that paper during our writing tasks. I included hooks/leads to add to their na
Grades:
6th - 12th
NARRATIVE STORY WRITING LESSON AND RESOURCES
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on narrative story writing.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Define the components of a short story.Identify the elements of a short story.Demonstrate the mastery of short story elements.Narrate a short story on a given situation in a genre of your choice.This Resource Includes:Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and OutcomesVocabulary Overview - Narration, Story, Plot, StorylineFlipped Lesson Part - V
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â STORY WRITING LESSON AND RESOURCES BUNDLE
DIGITAL STORYTELLING LESSON AND RESOURCES
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on digital storytelling.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Know and use a process for creating a digital story. Select and use appropriate digital tool(s).Understand how to use a Storyboard to build and organize your story elements.Participate in constructive peer feedback to improve the end product to be shared.Create an original story with different media elements.This Resource Includes:Well Formulated, Measura
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in:Â STORY WRITING LESSON AND RESOURCES BUNDLE
FICTIONAL STORY WRITING LESSON AND RESOURCES
A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on fictional story writing.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Differentiate between fiction and non-fiction.Express stories orally applying knowledge of story elements.Apply knowledge of story elements through planning.Apply strategies learned in oral expression to writing.This Resource Includes:Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and OutcomesVocabulary Overview - Plot, Moral, Point of ViewFlipped Lesso
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â STORY WRITING LESSON AND RESOURCES BUNDLE
ALTERNATE ENDING STORY (BASED ON FABLES) LESSON PRESENTATION
A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on alternate ending story writing.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Relate the narrative writing structure to a short fable.Draft the alternate ending at an appropriate pace.Write imaginative, possibly original, an appropriate approach to task, engaging the audience.Combine elements of a simple narrative and propose a unique alternate solution.This Resource Includes:Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Obj
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â STORY WRITING PRESENTATIONS BUNDLE
DIARY WRITING: READY TO USE PRESENTATION
A lesson presentation that presents teaching and learning resources on diary writing.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Develop an understanding of diary entry.Acquire imaginative skills and techniques required for diary entry.Use sequences of sentences and paragraphs that are linked smoothly to demonstrate knowledge of diary entry.This Resource Includes:Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and OutcomesVocabulary Overview - Diary, Chronicler, JournalFlipped Lesso
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â WRITING PRESENTATIONS BUNDLE
DESCRIPTION: READING AND WRITING - POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - 22 SLIDES
This PowerPoint Presentation is perfect for teaching Description - Reading and Writing. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement.After attempting these New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to:Identify the descriptive vocabulary and the emotive language used in a description.Identify the figurative language used in a description.Apply existing knowledge t
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â DESCRIPTION: READING AND WRITING - BUNDLE
USING TEXTUAL PROMPTS TO WRITE: LESSON PRESENTATION
A lesson presentation that presents teaching resources for using textual prompts - proverbs - to write. This presentation presents perfect teaching resources that will help the teachers to walk into the classroom with ready to teach confidence as it covers all that a teacher and a student need for a writing lesson using writing prompts.
This Resource Includes:
1. Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes
2. Vocabulary Overview - Prompt, Textual, Proverb
3. Flipped Lesson Part -
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â WRITING PRESENTATIONS BUNDLE
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