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Middle school creative writing videos under $5
Christmas Activity - Elf Toy Making Challenge and Holiday Writing Assignment
Christmas Activity - Elf Toy Making Challenge and Holiday Writing Assignment: Use this engaging Christmas-themed team building activity as a way to improve divergent thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and creative writing. In this Christmas activity, students will take on the role of Santa's elves the week after Christmas. The elves' magic dust is depleted and they are bored with nothing to do! They decide to develop a new toy for elves to play with made out of leftover holiday materials.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Wonder Writing Prompts - Video Clips and Journal Writing Topics for the Novel
Wonder Writing Prompts Video Clips is a ready-to-use resource that will help your students make connections to their reading of Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Students will watch a short video clip on YouTube that relates to a topic, theme, or idea presented in the novel. A related journal prompt is included and students share their thoughts and ideas in writing. The videos are not specific to the novel, but they relate in a way that allows students to make a text-to-self or text-to-world connection. T
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Wonder Unit Plan - R.J Palacio Novel Study Reading Unit
Vivid Verbs PowerPoint w/ video clips, worksheet, and extension activity
Your students will LOVE this "eerie" PowerPoint (with video clips) and worksheet that encourages students to be creative and vivid in their writing. It will encourage them to "bury" those dead and boring words and find new words! This outlines the following:
-Parts of the writing process (brainstorming/drafting)
-Verbs
-Boring, overused verbs
-Using a Thesaurus and how to find more exciting verbs
-How NOT to use a Thesaurus
This adorable 13-slide PowerPoint includes video clips (only 1 is Bra
Grades:
4th - 12th
Holes Writing Prompts - Video Clips and Journal Writing - Louis Sachar
Holes Writing Prompts Video Clips is a ready-to-use resource that will help your students make connections to their reading of Holes by Louis Sachar. Students will watch a short video clip on YouTube that relates to a topic, theme, or idea presented in the novel. A related journal prompt is included and students share their thoughts and ideas in writing. The videos are not specific to the novel, but they relate in a way that allows students to make a text-to-self or text-to-world connection. Thi
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: Holes Unit Plan - Louis Sachar Novel Study Reading Unit
Opinion Writing Introduction
OPINION WRITING INTRO:
Have your students follow NINE simple steps to write an interactive opinion piece.
Students will have fun while learning or reviewing the key components of the opinion writing genre.
This lesson includes step by step directions for the first lesson as well as template manipulatives that can be used throughout the year.
What's included?
FILE #1
Intro to Opinion Writing Instructional Slides:
Use while giving directions for the introductory lesson: (1) Lesson Phot
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Number the Stars Writing Prompts - Video Clips and Journal Writing Topics
Number the Stars Writing Prompts Video Clips is a ready-to-use resource that will help your students make connections to their reading of Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Students will watch a short video clip on YouTube that relates to a topic, theme, or idea presented in the novel. A related journal prompt is included and students share their thoughts and ideas in writing. The videos are not specific to the novel, but they relate in a way that allows students to make a text-to-self or text-to-w
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Number the Stars Unit Plan - Novel Study Reading Unit - Lois Lowry
Freak the Mighty Writing Prompts - Video Clips and Journal Writing Topics
Freak the Mighty Writing Prompts Video Clips is a ready-to-use resource that will help your students make connections to their reading of Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. Students will watch a short video clip on YouTube that relates to a topic, theme, or idea presented in the novel. A related journal prompt is included and students share their thoughts and ideas in writing. The videos are not specific to the novel, but they relate in a way that allows students to make a text-to-self or tex
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Freak the Mighty Unit Plan - Novel Study Reading Unit - Rodman Philbrick
Middle-High School Paraphrasing and Citation Activity, Writing and Research
Teachers and/or Parents,As we know, far too many kids think it's OK just to copy and paste material straight from the Internet and hand it in as their own these days. With this product you will help show them otherwise and give them invaluable practice restating simple ideas in their own words.Simply put, this product will kick-start any unit you would like to teach on the writing process. Content-area teachers tell you can show your principals that you are doing your part to support school read
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief - Video Writing Prompts
Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief Writing Prompts Video Clips is a ready-to-use resource that will help your students make connections to their reading of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Students will watch a short video clip on YouTube that relates to a topic, theme, or idea presented in the novel. A related journal prompt is included and students share their thoughts and ideas in writing. The videos are not specific to the novel, but they relate in a way that allows stud
Grades:
6th - 9th
Vivid Verbs PowerPoint w/ video clips and 2 worksheets! FUN!
Your students will LOVE this dinosaur themed PowerPoint (with video clips) and worksheets that encourages students to be creative and vivid in their writing. It will encourage them to identify "extinct" and boring words and find new words! This outlines the following:
-Parts of the writing process (brainstorming/drafting)
-Verbs
-Boring, overused verbs
-Using a Thesaurus and how to find more exciting verbs
-How NOT to use a Thesaurus
This adorable 13-slide PowerPoint includes video clips (onl
Grades:
4th - 12th
PSA Script Writing Lesson - SDAIE Approved
This is the script writing lesson for my Award Winning PSA Unit. This lesson has helped my students garner recognition from all over the world. In fact, in December of 2013 my students created a PSA entitled, "Dear Sea World", which played internationally on CNN and inspired CA State Legislation. My students have also won or placed in many video contests in San Diego and the Los Angeles area.
I used this lesson for my SDAIE Certification course at UC Riverside and the Instructor is currently
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Murder Mystery 2 - Video Based Interactive Story - The Art of Murder!
My second fun and engaging interactive murder mystery that can be adapted for any student grade. The focus of this one is on witness observation and deduction from visual and aural clues within the story. This resource can be used to practice a variety of different skills, including the basics of listening, writing, vocabulary and grammar or more advanced skills such as use of inference and critical thinking. Great for regular writing classes, group work, homework assignment or a fun fill in cla
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Narrative Writing Prompt, Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer - Challenges
Introducing narrative writing has never been easier! This comprehensive personal narrative essay writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling narrative. Using a detailed narrative graphic organizer, students will learn to draft a narrative outline and write a complete narrative essay. The topic of this resource is: Overcoming a Challenge.Want this lesson for FREE? It's a Bonus Lesson in these bundles.Narrative Writing Prompts, Personal Narrative
Grades:
6th - 8th
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BUNDLE | Social Media and Body Image - Reading + Creative Writing Prompts
This BUNDLE was designed to discuss the topic "Social Media and Body Image" and it includes reading activities and prompts for a creative writing activity. It can be used with teenagers or older students.All the resources included are teacher-friendly and require no prep. All the information you need is included in the answer keys provided in PDF format and in the PowerPoint presentation.All the worksheets and the answer keys are provided in US Letter and A4 so that you can choose the best size
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Spanish Writing Practice through Pen Pal Letters *Distance Education Course*
Spanish Writing Practice for High Beginners/Low Intermediate students: In this activity, students will see an example of a letter written in Spanish. They will recieve specific instructions on how to reply to the letter, in a Pen Pal style response, in order to improve their Spanish writing in a meaningful and realistic way. The topics for this course include 5 letters, with a total of 10 videos, 2 for each letter, containing additional guidance and examples. Topics: Self IntroductionFamily, hom
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sarah Kay "Hands" Poem Class Activity
In this activity, students will watch a YouTube video of the incredible spoken-word poet, Sarah Kay. After digesting and discussing the poem, students will synthesize a poem that discusses their own hands and why their hands are important and special.
Page 2 of this product is the text of the poem.
* NOTE: This product is a component of the POETRY PORTFOLIO Project that I have posted. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THAT FILE TO USE WITH THIS ACTIVITY.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Writer's Workshop Mini-Lesson & Guided Practice - Slow Motion Vivid Details
Writer's Workshop Mini-Lesson & Guided Practice - Slow Motion Vivid DetailsShow, Don't Tell Lesson: In these Google Slides, students will explore a technique for adding vivid details to their writing using slow-motion, inspired by Barry Lane. If you have never seen him narrate the moment milk is poured over a sister's head, you are in for a treat!Included:Mini-Lesson and Model Slides with a Barry Lane video clip embedded.Built-in annotation and discussion opportunities as students examine th
Grades:
5th - 10th
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COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT writing Assignment
✏️ Introducing our 12-week unit plan: "COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT: Writing Frames Edition"! This resource is all about empowering students to voice their thoughts and ideas through writing. Each week, students choose a topic from our diverse list or come up with their own complaint. With 12 carefully crafted writing frames, students will have the structure they need to express themselves effectively. ✨ Plus, we've included a handy word list to inspire creativity and support vocabulary developmen
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5th - 12th
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Christmas Activity - Elf Toy Making Challenge and Digital Writing Assignment
Christmas Activity - Elf Toy Making Challenge and Digital Writing Assignment: Use this engaging digital Christmas-themed team-building activity as a way to improve divergent thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and creative writing. In this Christmas activity, students will take on the role of Santa's elves the week after Christmas. The elves' magic dust is depleted and they are bored with nothing to do! They decide to develop a new toy for elves to play with made out of leftover holiday mater
Grades:
5th - 9th
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For Peace. Video Lesson. Writing. Creative Writing. Poem. Poster. ESL. EFL. ELA.
A nice lesson all about peace. Students watch a short video about war. After, they retell the story and answer the questions in response using the templates provided. Two PPTx presentations about peace (click the icons on the cover page to download separately). Also, templates for students to write a poster or poem to express their thoughts about peace/war. Plus, discussion questions about conflict and a template for students to express their thoughts about peace by making a poster. Student
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
What is Art? PowerPoint
***Updated May 2021 to fix 2 broken links. VR YouTube video of Gustav Klimt blocked from YouTube, replaced with Google Tilt Brush intro video***In this presentation, students will be exposed to a range of different art mediums - indoor graffiti, geode cakes, fabric, 3D-printing, 2D-painting, street murals, and more - and will be given instructions at the end of the presentation to choose a medium and answer questions about it for homework. This is a creative writing prompt that is interdisciplin
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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A Wrinkle in Time Writing Prompts - Video Clips and Journal Writing Topics
A Wrinkle in Time Writing Prompts Video Clips is a ready-to-use resource that will help your students make connections to their reading of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Students will watch a short video clip on YouTube that relates to a topic, theme, or idea presented in the novel. A related journal prompt is included and students share their thoughts and ideas in writing. The videos are not specific to the novel, but they relate in a way that allows students to make a text-to-self or
Grades:
6th - 9th
The 25 Days of Journal Prompts
Calling all students and teachers with a zest for the holiday season! Dive into the magic of writing with our daily journal prompts, designed to spark creativity and capture the festive spirit. Explore a new prompt each day, weaving your thoughts into words and embracing the joy of self-expression during this special time of the year. Download now for instant access to a delightful PDF featuring a direct link to a whimsical slideshow filled with Winter Wonderland-inspired prompts! Unleash your c
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Let's write about the Rugby World Cup
Motivate your students before the writing activity begins - get them to scan the QR code and watch the rugby video clip that opens. This writing activity is a fun way to get your students to practice and improve their creative writing skills. It also provides an opportunity to teach them how to plan their writing before they begin. There are choices of titles but also the suggestion for them to come up with their own title. A planning page gives them space to jot down ideas , as they are prompte
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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