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Higher education creative writing resources for GATE
Amanda Gordon “New Days” Analysis, New Years 2024, No Prep, Google Apps
Introducing the ultimate solution to kickstart the daunting month of January with a bang with the New Year's activity! Designed specifically for students who are still daydreaming about the cozy Christmas break, this activity is guaranteed to captivate their attention and ignite their enthusiasm for the new year. At the core of this activity lies Amanda Gorman's awe-inspiring poem "New Days," a beacon of hope and inspiration. With the convenience of Google slides, you have the power to effortles
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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New Year's Toast, No Prep, English Language Arts, Interactive, Google Activities
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
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
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
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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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Word Choice: Blackout Poetry Lesson and Activity GB22
Blackout poetry, also known as Found Poetry, is a visual creative writing project. Blackout poetry is a great word choice exercise because it forces you to consider the elements of word choice. With blackout poems, certain words might be read connotatively rather than denotatively, or you might change the meaning and specificity of a word by using other words nearby. This resource contains a mini-lesson, resources, examples, whole or independent activity, format links and options, and standards
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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"Wipe That Off the Floor, A Readers Theatre Script;" [*New Book Trailer]
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 folksy Readers Theater script about a mess that gets out of control. It can accommodate four players, and invites the audience to participate with two of the verses. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Nancy Hanks - Get Creative With Poetry!
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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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Creative Writing: Practice with Show, Don't Tell [Distance Learning Compatible]
This quick activity gives students examples on the difference between showing a story and telling a story. It reviews techniques on how to show a story and asks them to implement those techniques for a story of their own. Great and fun way of asking students to focus on details, expand their ideas, and reflect on their writing. Can be used within a creative writing unit/class, or just for fun writing practice in general.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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"Wipe That Off the Floor, Part II" Readers Theater Script
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]
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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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ridiculously Thought Provoking Questions, Vol. 1
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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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Ibiddy-Bibiddy" A Readers Theater Script for Four Players
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]
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)"
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]
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
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"
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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![Preview of "Ode to Grandma's Carbuncle (A Poem)" [*New Book Trailer]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/-Ode-to-My-Grandma-s-Carbuncle-A-Poem--3164727-1657568713/750f-3164727-1.jpg)
"Ode to Grandma's Carbuncle (A Poem)" [*New Book Trailer]
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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"Whispers in the Dark"
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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"Lead Lined Coffins (A Short Story)" [*New Book Trailer]
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 story about four community college buddies who are attempting to access an "abandoned" nuclear test site. The story takes place near Blythe, California in 1971.The adventure leads to far more than they expected. It does contain some mature issues, and may not be suitable for all readers. Questions for discussion are enclosed as well. ["A
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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![Preview of "Beware the Haunt of the Doohicker (A Poem)!" [*New Book Trailer]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/The-Ardent-Call-of-the-Doohicker-1122165-1657555493/750f-1122165-1.jpg)
"Beware the Haunt of the Doohicker (A Poem)!" [*New Book Trailer]
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 that provokes analytic thought to determine its theme ("silly humor"). ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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![Preview of "The Introduction to Lil' Kate" [A Gold Rush Story]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/-A-Glimpse-Into-Gold-Rush-Life-A-Short-Story--6537707-1657602093/750f-6537707-1.jpg)
"The Introduction to Lil' Kate" [A Gold Rush Story]
[This is a short story that delves into life and times during San Francisco’s Gold Rush/Barbary Coast Period, and is excerpted from the novel, The Legend of Rail Wolf. A young man enters a Victorian restaurant establishment filled with many sordid characters. The assistant hostess person he meets, is a rather provocative individual who is know only as Lil’ Kate. She leads the boy to the gambling hall in the lower quarters, where he is exposed to challenges far more than he bargained for. Aids Or
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"A Widow Walk, A Poem" [*New Book Trailer]
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 ("A Hand Up" Organization).] This is a poem that illustrates the challenge of an unreciprocated relationship. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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