Adult education creative writing resources for GATE

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

Introducing the ultimate end-of-the-year or beginning-of-the-year activity that will have your students buzzing with excitement! Say goodbye to boring lessons and hello to the perfect blend of music and literature with my Spotify Wrapped Recap activity. Inspired by the obsession with Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay, this activity taps into your students' love for music and famous Christmas characters (or any literary character). Imagine the joy on their faces as they create their very own symbo

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9th - 12th, Adult Education

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Also included in: Christmas Literary & Rhetorical Analysis, No Prep, Google, Holidays

New Year's Toast, No Prep, English Language Arts, Interactive, Google Activities

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal

Introducing the ultimate solution to kickstart the new year with a bang - the New Year's Toast activity! Say goodbye to the post-holiday blues and hello to an engaging and exciting classroom experience that will have your students glad they are back in school! Designed specifically for the daunting month of January, when students are still in vacation mode, this activity is guaranteed to captivate their attention and get them excited about the year ahead. The concept is simple yet powerful - stu

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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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New Year Vision Board Christian Themed, No-Prep, Canva

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Introducing the Christian Vision Board – the ultimate tool for the beginning of a new year where believers seek divine guidance and alignment with God's sovereign plan. Crafted with elegance and reverence, this board is not just a mere tool, but a sacred testament to a student’s commitment to walk in alignment with God's will. Inspired by Habakkuk 2:2, it encourages students to write their vision. But this board is not just about setting intentions and envisioning the future. It goes beyond that

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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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New Year's Quick Write , High School, No-Prep, Creative Writing, Editable

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

Introducing the ultimate solution to kickstart the new year with a bang - this incredible New Year's Quick Writes! If you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to tackle the post-Christmas slump when students would rather be curled up at home, look no further. These quick writes are specifically designed to inject a burst of energy and inspiration into your classroom, ensuring that January becomes a month of excitement and growth. With these innovative Google slides format, you have comple

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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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What It Is by Lynda Barry Creative Writing Unit/Editable/Answer Keys

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We Are Graphic Novels

What It Is by Lynda Barry, creative writing lesson is chalked filled with imagination, challenges, rigor, and fun! Lynda Barry is a brilliant author who has transformed the graphic novel to a book of poetry, short stories, philosophical quandary's etc. This lesson includes:Warm-up paper dance partyJournal responsesExtended metaphor assignments in the form of recipesFound poemsShort storyboard 6 panel responseLike saving money? I mean, who doesn't?! I post all my products at 50% off for the first

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Music Words (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is readers theater script that illustrates how poetry can have rhythm, and creative writing can be quite fun. It even incorporates elements of dance. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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4th - 12th, Adult Education

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Jada Golden Educator at Large

Vocabulary Templates 3rd - 6th Grade Edition ~ homophones, homographs,synonyms

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If you prefer the Google docs version, click here. Perfect for individualized learning or whole class activities. These thinksheets allow students to cumulatively create writing resource notebooks or vocabulary books for any words. Aligned with the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. - each thinksheet has the standard numbers at the bottom of the page, a classroom signage page is also included at the end of this resource.Included are eight thinksheets:Vocabulary form -

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Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing-Expository

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1st - 12th, Adult Education

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Homeschool Curricula, GATE, Classroom Forms

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Nancy Hanks - Get Creative With Poetry!

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Jenspiration

This is an incredibly unique poetry activity for elementary, middle, and high school students! Students write a poetic response to Abraham Lincoln’s mother in the poem ‘Nancy Hanks’ by Rosemary Benét. Students will answer her questions: What’s happened to Abe? What’s he done? Did he grow tall? Did he have fun? Did he learn to read? Did he get to town? Do you know his name? Did he get on? I actually have my students memorize the poem ‘Nancy Hanks’ before having them write the response to these qu

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Creative Writing, Poetry, Presidents' Day

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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PowerPoint Presentations, GATE, Lesson

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"Wipe That Off the Floor, Part II" Readers Theater Script

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This is a Readers Theater Script that accommodates four players; it is based upon a silly poem/song with a 'Southern Folk Genre.' "Eefin' Technique" can be perused on the Internet for ideas there. Aids Orphans Remembered.

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Moor at Grimm Calais (A Readers Theatre Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sWith a money back guarantee (labouyer@yahoo.com). [All profits from this work go to the Homeless).] This is a haunting readers theatre script about a solitary figure who is walking through a forest in the dark of night. It is quite relevant for the study of symbolism and allegory. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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Curiosity Based and User Generated Learning

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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GATE, Scripts

Ridiculously Thought Provoking Questions, Vol. 1

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Use these questions (5 per set) at the beginning of a class while you're taking role or working at your desk. You might try them as writing prompts or discussion questions. For that matter, you could use these for fun with friends, family or for a discussion at the kitchen table, or even out on a hike! Have fun with it. Brief history: As a teacher, I used to use these kinds of questions at the beginning of class to get students to expand their curiosity. Once they were fully engaged, I would s

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Character Education, Creative Writing, Visual Arts

Creative Visualization for Finding your Storyteller: Pre-writing Activity

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Elizabeth Scheib

OFFER: Be one of the first 5 people to review this product and receive a FREE mp3 of the visualization being read that you can play for your students! Before you can write or plan your writing you have to be able to think. Creative visualization is an effective and fun tool that allows students to focus and access their knowledge and ideas that are the basis for authentic, inspired and thoughtful writing in any genre. The teacher guides the students through the process and then students ca

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7th - 11th, Adult Education

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GATE, Scripts, Lesson

Creative Visualization-Main Character and/or Protagonist: Pre-writing Activity

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Elizabeth Scheib

OFFER: Be one of the first 5 people to review this product and receive a FREE mp3 of the visualization being read that you can play for your students! Before you can write or plan your writing you have to be able to think. Creative visualization is an effective and fun tool that allows students to focus and access their knowledge and ideas that are the basis for authentic, inspired and thoughtful writing in any genre. The teacher guides the students through the process and then students ca

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Visual Arts

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7th - 12th, Adult Education

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"Ibiddy-Bibiddy" A Readers Theater Script for Four Players

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This is Readers Theater Script for four players; it is based upon a humorous poem about a Sloth named Ibiddy-Bibiddy and his companions (donkeys who love to hula and attend Hawaiian Luau's). Aid's Orphans Remembered.

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Ode to Grandma's Carbuncle (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profits from this work are donated to the Homeless. This is a Readers Theater Script that is designed for five players. It is based upon a silly poem that talks about a carbuncle wreaking havoc in a grocery store. "Aids Orphans Remembered"

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Mayor of Munchkinland (A Readers Theater Script)"

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Creative Writing, Drama, English Language Arts

All profit from this work goes to the Homeless. *This is a Readers Theater Script from a story based a great deal upon a true series of events that took place at the Montgomery Ward Department Store in Marysville, California. "Aids Orphans Remembered."

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Strawberry Snow (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profits from this work go to the Homeless. This is a Readers Theater Script based upon an emotional poem with a multiple of underlying themes. All profits donated to the homeless; "Aids Orphans Remembered."

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Tater Hog Mash" Readers Theater Script

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This is a Readers Theater Play based upon a silly poem about nonsense; Southern Folk Genre. Aids Orphans Remembered.

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Christmas Gambol"

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Creative Writing, Reading, Short Stories

This is a rather mysterious short story that is set in 1917 New Hampshire. A snow storm is headed in on Christmas Eve, but the small town's mayor needs a Yule Tide tree for a special occasion. He calls upon a young lad to go out into the severe weather and find him a tree. Predictably, the boy has very little luck; i.e., until he runs into a mysterious old woman by the abandoned stone bridge. There are several mysterious and suspenseful twists and turns that will keep every reader on the edge of

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Ode to Grandma's Carbuncle (A Poem)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profits from this work are donated to the Homeless. This is a silly poem that talks about a carbuncle wreaking havoc in a grocery store. "Aids Orphans Remembered"

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Moor at Grimm Calais (A Poem)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a haunting poem about a solitary figure who is walking through a forest in the middle of the night. It is quite relevant for the study of symbolism and allegory. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Whispers in the Dark"

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This is a provocative poem, which illustrates the challenges inherent with pursuing a romantic relationship. Contrary to what some readers may surmise, this was intended to show the social dynamics within a mainstream person. "Aids Orphans Remembered"

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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Blackbird Song of Meddybemps (A Fable)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.]This is a silly poem/short story about an individual who set upon making a Blackbird Pie. Unfortunately (or most fortunately), things don't quite as planned. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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