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Free 8th grade creative writing homework
FREE Weekly Letter Writing Homework
I have used weekly letter writing with my students for years to encourage a tight-knit classroom and promote writing all year long. I write students a letter on Monday (see samples on pages 7-9) and they respond to me by Thursday (see rubric and expectations on pages 3 and 4). I have included monthly topics and ideas to get you started (pages 5-6). Have fun!To learn more about how I use this, CLICK HERE! ⬇️⬇️Are you ready to dive into weekly letter writing? Want editable letters and student r
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3rd - 8th
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Similes & Metaphors Practice
This packet includes everything you need to review and practice similes and metaphors in your classroom! When you download this product, you receive practice sheets on defining/interpreting similes and metaphors, writing your own similes and metaphors, a rubric for a similes and metaphors Power Point/Keynote presentation, and a Common Core style similes and metaphors quiz.
You might also like my Complete Middle School Writing Practice Bundle, with resources for Argument, Narrative, and Informa
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5th - 8th
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Free Simile and Metaphor Practice
Help students identify similes and metaphors using awesome sentences from famous novels! If you love this freebie, check out the full 'Similes and Metaphors in pop culture' lesson :)Also check out the free simile and metaphor game for further practice!
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6th - 9th
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Short Stories & Pictures Writing Prompts, 2 Writing and 2 response options
Writing prompts are useful guides that direct students to write about a particular topic. YOU WILL GET:1. FREE Short Stories Writing Prompts for Personal Creative Writing Challenges; 2 Writing Options Included: Lined and Cursive Writing Lines.2. FREE Pictures Writing Prompts, 2 response options / black & white version included.I really appreciate you purchasing my digital resources and I hope you'll enjoy using them at home or in your classroom.Please FOLLOW ME HERE if you'd like to receive
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1st - 12th
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Free Personification Worksheet - Grades 6,7,8
Here is a FREE worksheet on personification. The worksheet gives students several examples of personification and asks them to identify what is being personified and to describe the meaning of the figurative language. It can be used as homework, extra practice or a quiz.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Identifying Tone and Mood
This instructional handout is a warm-up exercise for identifying tone and mood in writing. Students look at five sentences and look for tone words that create the mood of the sentence.
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6th - 8th
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Journal Entry Prompts for Middle School Students
Journal entries can be used as homework or bellwork assignments. This document features a collection of 16 prompts adapted from various resources and compiled into one document. These can be kept as a list for teacher use or as a checklist to be distributed to an entire class.
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6th - 8th
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Wrting Assignment: Letter to your future self
In this writing assignment, students (of any age, or grade) will have the opportunity to write themselves a letter ten years in the future. They can outline what they hope they're doing, what new technologies might be invented etc. They should also remind their future selves what their current self is like - interests, hobbies, etc.
Format, length and other expectations will vary depending on the grade level.
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Secondary Science Writing Prompts Sampler
Want to improve your students' science literacy? Included are 9 secondary science writing prompts! One free writing prompt is provided in this freebie from each of my paid units. Like what you see? Check out the prompts for each of my units!Scientific Procedures Writing PromptsCells Writing PromptsEcology Writing PromptsGenetics Writing PromptsEvolution Writing PromptsPhysics Writing PromptsChemistry Writing PromptsEarth Science Writing PromptsAstronomy Writing PromptsScientific Phenomena Writi
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7th - 10th
Complete Sentenes
Use this tool to help your students practice writing in complete sentences. This worksheet supports the RACE strategy. It covers R: "restating the question" and A:"answering the question."
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5th - 11th
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Write A Letter to Your Senior Self (Beginning of the Year Icebreaker)
Use this resource to help you get to know your students at the beginning of the year. This assignment sheet asks students to write a letter to their future self when they are a senior in high school. This particular version is tailored for freshmen in high school, but can be manipulated for younger grades as well. It provides a description of the assignment, a list of requirements and suggestions to get students thinking about what to write. Please Note: This assignment was created to be used vi
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5th - 12th
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Detective Case Report-Story Map
This Graphic organizer is a great activity to use with any mystery stories you may be reading.
It allows the students to break down the story elements in a fun way.
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K - 8th
Character Description - SpongeBob Squarepants
Tired of seeing half completed character descriptions? Try this sheet in your class. With clear headings, this worksheet provides a useful format that students use when thinking about and describing a character.
Could also be used in a quick research session or as formative assessment.
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4th - 8th
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A Christmas Carol Folder Project
This is a great folder project with ten items to complete after reading, or during a study of A Christmas Carol.
It will require students to use skill such as critical thinking, knowledge recall, paraphrasing, and artistic ability.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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All About Me Activity - The Story of My Life emojis
This All About Me worksheet is geared towards higher elementary and middle school aged pupils. The worksheet features prompts to encourage writing, drawing, emotional expression, and self-reflection. This activity is perfect for both the beginning and the end of a school year.
Grades:
2nd - 9th
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List of Character Traits
Here's a list of character traits that students can use when describing characters in stories, essays, character maps, compare & contrast, etc. etc. The possibilities are endless!
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3rd - 9th
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Character Perspective FREE
You can use short films or children's books to help students ease into character perspective and narrator point of view. This template can apply to any number of stories, from classic fairytales like Cinderella to animated short films. Complete the graphic organizer on front and use the back for an event "rewrite" to analyze the impact of point of view on how events and characters are described!
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5th - 12th
Character Map Graphic Organizer
I use this graphic organizer across all of my curriculum. It's a great starting off point for character analysis, whether it will lead to an essay, or simply provide a brief opportunity to analyze a character based on their thoughts/actions, their interactions with others, the narrator's description of the character, and the students own reactions to the character. Can be used with any text.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Free Weekly Writing Set Sample: Writing Prompts over the 4 types of writing
Grab this FREE sample of my Weekly Writing Set resources for grades 5-8. It includes four types of writing (argumentative, informative, narrative, and descriptive) prompts. Each Google slide prompt includes a pre-write/brainstorming area and an Internet timer with and without music. ⭐ Complete WEEKLY WRITING SETS:YEAR LONG Weekly Writing BUNDLE *save $ by purchasing the bundleWeekly Writing Set 1Weekly Writing Set 2Weekly Writing Set 3Weekly Writing Set 4↗️ If you like these, you might be int
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5th - 8th
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Easter Writing Prompt Sample
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3rd - 8th
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FREEBIE! Roll-a-Story Writing Prompt
This free resource is an excellent way to engage your students in the writing process. With these fun writing prompts students will roll a dice which matches with a component of the story. This is a great way to prompt a reluctant writer or spark the imagination of your students. Roll a Story is a great tool for literacy centers, extensions or creative writing lessons!
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3rd - 8th
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FREE Fill-in-the-blank Comic Book Activity | Printable & Digital Freebie
Show students the importance of visual storytelling with this FREE Fill-in-the-blank Comic Book Activity! Whether you're reading a graphic novel, teaching with comic books, or just looking for a one-day enrichment activity, this FREEBIE will be a great addition to your class!Follow the teacher's guide to learn how to make your own fill-in-the-blank comic book pages, or use one of the three blank comic book pages provided.Need to teach remotely? Assign the digital Google Slides version instead! T
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8th - 11th
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Cursive Handwriting Practice Pages
Handwriting Practice Pages are designed to enhance and refine one's penmanship skills through purposeful exercises. These pages typically feature a series of carefully crafted activities and patterns that guide individuals in practicing letter formations, spacing, and overall writing consistency. The structured format encourages the development of fine motor skills and muscle memory, aiding in the creation of clear, legible, and aesthetically pleasing handwriting.
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PreK - 10th
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4Cs of Teaching and Learning - FREEBIE Display
The 4Cs of teaching and learning include:communicationcreativity collaborationcritical thinkingThis resource includes:overall posterindividual postersjigsaw displayShare your creation on Instagram and tag @giftedandtalentedteacher
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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