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Creative writing independent work packets for Microsoft Word
Changing a Story Into a Screenplay Lesson
If you are looking for something different and fun for your students to do for media studies unit, and are tired of interpreting and creating visual media texts, then this unit is for you. In this unit, students will use their creative writing skills, and knowledge of screenplay conventions, theme, tone, characterization, setting and plot development, to change a fun short story into a screenplay. Students will enjoy the creative writing aspect of this unit and you will enjoy combining the media
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11th - 12th
Creative Writing: Multimodal storytelling in different narrative forms
Prepare your students optimally for their studies and expand their understanding of narrative structures with our specially designed teaching series on the subject of multimodal storytelling. Based on the requirements of the curriculum, this series offers an in-depth insight into the world of multimodal storytelling without the students having to delve into the technical implementation themselves.What is multimodal storytelling?Multimodal storytelling refers to the use of different forms of repr
Grades:
9th - 12th
Short Story Template - Creative Writing Plan
A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER chart for planning a short story. This is part of the Creative Writing Adaptation Assignment which can be also purchased in a BUNDLE with the Free Verse Poetry Template or can also be used separately. It is a great way to get students to PLAN and to THINK CRITICALLY about the elements of a short story that they should include.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Creative Writing Adaptation Mini-Unit
Magazine Writing Course
Whether you are teaching a homeschool pod class or want to do a long-term project with your students, this magazine writing class is a fun way to get students excited about writing! The packet features 5 weekly lessons (one lesson activity + homework checklist per week) that will teach your students the basics of creating a magazine!The course features planning lessons, interview procedures, author bios, advertising, letter to the editors, and basic grammatical reviews. This class was taught and
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4th - 12th
Hail to Hatchet
This project will take your students to a new level. It is a combination of higher DOK plus PBL. The majority of the common core standards are used throughout the 19 chapters of this project. You will LOVE it.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Poetry Book Study: Analysis and Creative Writing Bundle of Activities
Engage your students in the beauty and depth of poetry with this comprehensive 8 prompt, 100-point assignment bundle! Designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and literary appreciation, this bundle includes eight diverse prompts that encourage students to explore various aspects of poetry analysis and creative expression.Assignment Prompts:New Poem Creation: Encourage students to unleash their creativity by crafting a new poem using words from a chosen poem in their anthology. This prom
Grades:
8th - 12th
How to Write a Sonnet Packet
Writing poetry with specific forms can be tricky. Use this great packet to help your students through the process of learning about and writing their own sonnets!The packet includes:1. a description of a sonnet2. poetic vocabulary needed for learning about sonnets with examples3. a break down of quatrains and couplets for Shakespearean sonnets4. two sonnet examples (one from Shakespeare, one modern) with an analysis activity and reflection questions5. suggestions for writing your own sonnet6. a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Short Story Genre Overview and Questions
This is an excellent resource to get your students thinking about writing a short story in a particular genre. The basic elements of the genre are listed along with some guiding questions to consider for the writer. Most genres include examples from famous/classic short stories as a reference. Genres include:ComedyGothicFantasyDystopianCautionary TaleFairytaleSci-FiAdventureTragedyOvercoming the MonsterQuestCrime fiction/detective story
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10th - 12th
Mini-Unit: Covid-19 and The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe
In this short unit of study students will research the great plague of 1665, read excerpts from the text, The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe and emulate Defoe’s style to create your own The Journal of 2020 to serve as a primary source of your experience with Covid-19. Perfect for high school. This mini-unit includes:Plague background and questionsDiscussion question5 Excerpts from DefoeResponse questionsPrimary source assignment sheetStudent sampleDrafting steps sheetRubric for gradin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Day In My Life Writing Assignment
"A Day in My Life" Writing Assignment Bundle - Engage & Reflect!Description:✏️ Engage Your Students with Real-Life Writing! Discover our "A Day in My Life" Writing Assignment Bundle, a comprehensive and engaging package designed to inspire creativity and reflection in your students! Perfect for middle and high school English classes, this bundle offers a unique approach to autobiographical writing, making it ideal for educators seeking to captivate students who are less academically inclined
Grades:
9th - 12th
Daily Writing Prompts - Adrift at Sea: A Survival Adventure (Bundle Available)
'Adrift at Sea: A Survival Adventure' is a writing project that sparks creativity and storytelling. Through ten prompts, students will create a captivating survival journal, exploring themes of resilience and resourcefulness. With clear writing and engaging storytelling, students will craft a gripping tale of survival. This project encourages reflection and adhering to grammar rules, nurturing both writing skills and imaginative expression. Google Doc link included for you to copy and use as ne
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8th - 12th
Thanksgiving Gratitude Journal, Creative Writing, Bible Scripture Copywork
Thank you for stopping by to view my Thanksgiving Writing Journal for upper elementary or middle school students. This is a great resource for kids to practice their creative writing skills, writing letters, memorizing scripture, and just practice an attitude of thankfulness. This Writing Bundle includes just over 20 pages to get you through the November school days leading up to Thanksgiving. ***This is a digital download/Nothing physical will be shipped.***You do not have permission to resell
Grades:
5th - 8th
Free Verse Poetry Template - Planning Your Poem
A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER chart for planning inspiration behind a free verse poem. This is part of the Creative Writing Adaptation Assignment which can be also purchased in a BUNDLE with the Short Story Template or can also be used separately. It is a great way to get students to PLAN and to THINK CRITICALLY about the elements of language, form, style and concepts that they would like to include in their poem.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Creative Writing Adaptation Mini-Unit
Writing Worksheets: Using Compounds & Combining Notes. HS English. Word Doc
This Editable High School Writing resource has (2) worksheets about using compound elements and combining notes in writing sentences; spread throughout (8) pages with FULL Answer Keys.*** Click here for a PDF version ****** Click here for an editable Google Document version ***The worksheets are designed to provide straightforward writing practice to utilize using compound elements and note combining strategies in writing, making learning both effortless and efficient for High School students.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Magazine Article for a Home Design Magazine
This project was developed for an Interior Design course but could easily be used as part of an English course. The activity bundle first explains (in a step-by-step manner) how to go about writing a magazine article and then provides the specifics about the article the students are asked to write.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Write a Story Using the 6 Elements of Plot!
For this assignment, students will write a fictional narrative with characters, settings, and events of their choosing. The narrative will consist of at least 6 paragraphs, one for every element of a standard story plot: Exposition, Inciting Force, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Each plot element will also have a writing focus skill. Focus skills include: sensory details, dialogue, conflict, pacing, character development, & theme.
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5th - 8th
Fifty Three Character and Story Ideas-Creative Writing Booklet
Fifty-Three Character and Story Ideas is a book that will help students become stronger writers. The book is divided into sections for different genres. FantasyHistorical FictionRealistic FictionAnimal FictionGhost and HorrorScience FictionDystopianRomanceEach genre is introduced and explained briefly. Each character and story idea has questions to kickstart your students' imagination and help them develop their writing. By answering each question, they can write longer and with more details. Pl
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Time and the Structure of Fiction
Under the heading 'Time and Structure,' I look at key areas of storytelling such as, repetition, pace, waiting, time pressure and processes of association. Each topic is explained with examples given of fiction that relies on specific techniques. There is also analysis of techniques that can be used to create this type of structure, or there are ideas on why these structural techniques are incorporated. Each section includes a story topic that should consolidate the techniques, or concepts dis
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Work on Structure at the Macro and Micro Levels
The Lemming Condition - Chapters 4-6 Discussion
For The Lemming Condition, by Alan Arkin, chapters 4-6, this seven page packet provides higher-level thinking questions, as well as a copy of the fairy tale, Henny Penny, for students to compare and contrast. Great for small groups, teams, partnerships, or individual/independent study.
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5th - 7th
"EPICAC" by Vonnegut Full Student Log
This unit includes:-Hemingway pre-read and activity-EPICAC pre-read-Full story-Comprehension Questions-Creative writing assessment instructions and rubric
Grades:
7th - 12th
Narrative Paper Packet: Write a Suspenseful Story with Dialogue
As a culminating writing task after teaching a unit high in suspenseful fiction, have your students write a suspenseful story where the characters experience an unknown fear. Your unit may have included texts such as "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Lottery", Ten Days in a Mad House, Monster, or "The Monkey's Paw". This packet revisits some of the connecting themes between the unit's stories and then outlines a rough draft of the story by reminding students what elements go in which section of the st
Grades:
6th - 12th
Rhetorical Devices Handout + Quiz
This list of rhetorical devices helps students better understand the conventions of language. It is better suited for students with an advanced or experienced grasp of the language and are now learning to be creative and powerful writers
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Where Did They Hide My Presents?
Editable questions to go along with the hilarious book “Where did they hide my presents?” By Alan Katz and David Catrow. This would be a work packet, or just fun holiday questions and topics to go over with students
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2nd
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone Assignment Package
These are a collection of assignments that give students activities for each chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. There is a mix of writing and drawing tasks. It was designed for grade 3 but could be used up or below a grade.
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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