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Creative writing rubrics for Easel Activities
Distance Learning How to Write a Great Speech
Writing and performing a speech can be one of the most challenging tasks for students. These eight simple steps take the fear out of speech writing and turn it into a simple and doable task. Interesting examples are provided, so your students can see how easy it can be to come up with an engaging topic. Then, step-by-step instructions keep the student moving through the task, providing simple guidelines and examples along the way.Helpful tips for practicing and delivering the speech are also off
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4th - 8th
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Horror Writing Workshop – ELA – Genre Creative Writing Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics PPT
Interested in teaching students how to write a spooky horror story? Looking for the perfect creative writing unit to engage all learners? This no-prep horror and suspense creative writing unit will guide you from start to finish, comprehensively facilitating the analysis, development, and creation of frightening and suspenseful narratives.An ideal fall creative writing unit, this 22-page and 14-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Horror Writing Workshop"
Grades:
7th - 10th
Don't Eat the Turkey Persuasive Writing Project
"Don't Eat the Turkey" is a Thanksgiving-themed persuasive writing project perfect for students in grades 3-5. While you may see many, "Don't Eat the Turkey" products in your search, this product is unique because of the turkey emojis! Students get to choose a turkey emoji from a total of 20 different options. The emoji turkeys will inspire students to come up with reasons as to why they should not be taken home and eaten for Thanksgiving! The finished products make a fantastic bulletin board di
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Emoji Writing Activities BUNDLE
Poetry Writing - Free Verse Creative - Writers Workshop Poetry Writing
Poetry writing is forever! These poetry writing lessons will help your kids to see the world through a poet’s eyes, and create beautiful free-verse poems that are dazzling display pieces. Creative, divergent thinking pops off the page. Complete writer’s workshop lessons—16 in all—will build poetry step-by-step. Lists, charts, and examples support each lesson.You'll teach poetic devices—sensory details, rhyme, repetition, alliteration, simile, invented language, addressing the object directly
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K - 5th
Create Your Own Superhero Storytelling Project! — ELA or Art — CCSS Rubrics
How do you write a superhero story? How are comics books created? This no-prep storytelling lesson includes everything students need to create their own superhero story! Designed for English or art classrooms, this project guides students through the invention of their own superhero and the development of an accompanying superhero narrative. An exciting and engaging learning experience your students will never forget, this resource also addresses 8 Common Core ELA Standards and 2 Common Core Art
Grades:
6th - 10th
Sensory Poem Template & Rubric: Poetry For Any Subject
Sensory poems are a blast! My students just finished a "Thanksgiving Sensory Poem." The final products were incredible. I want to do more sensory poetry! Therefore, I created a template and rubric that would fit ANY subject.This download includes a sensory poem template for any subject and a rubric for easy assessment.This is perfect for whole teach or a writing station. At our writing station, I handed out sensory language (found on the Internet) to help guide students. This handout included wo
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Writing Bundle: Handouts, Alliteration, Poetry, Rubrics and More
Creative Writing Rubric Short Story Mechanics Student Self Assessment Characters
You will download 2 creative writing rubric assessments (teacher and student self assessment) for short story writing. The first rubric may be used by the teacher to assess the students' skills in organization; mechanics and readability; character development; problem or conflict; and creativity. The rubric assessment is on a four point scale. The second rubric is the student version of the first one and uses "I" statements. These rubrics also work well for special education IEP data collect
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3rd - 5th
Six Traits Rubric & Peer Review Checklist - Narrative & Creative Writing
Use this editable rubric and peer review checklist to help secondary students develop both narrative and creative writing pieces. The rubric focuses on the six traits of effective writing and the peer review checklist includes both the six traits and essential components of the beginning, middle and ending of narrative and creative writing pieces. The text is editable for teachers who wish to make adjustments. This is an excellent teaching tool to use with your students! Includes PDF to print an
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9th - 12th
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Fables Writing Project
This is a fun project that I love to use at the end of a Folktales unit! Students write a fable with original characters, problem/solution, and moral. This product includes a planning sheet organizer, a simple student checklist, a project rubric, and four versions of publishing paper.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Create a Children's Book! — ELA Art — Creative Story Writing Unit — CCSS Rubric
This no-prep art and writing project provides your students with everything they need to create their own children’s narrative storybook! The two-week unit starts with an introductory presentation, continues with straightforward and fun planning activities, and culminates with the creation of a children's book!Designed for both English or art classrooms, this product connects 8 ELA Common Core Standards and 2 Common Core Arts standards to a creative experience your students will love! Included w
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5th - 8th
Adapted Fairy Tales Writing Project
These worksheets are meant to supplement a writing project on Adapted Fairy Tales. This was created with third graders in mind. This product includes a planning sheet organizer, a simple student checklist, a project rubric, a peer edit checklist worksheet, and four versions of publishing paper.
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Writing Paper with different SIZE picture boxes
Need Writing paper? You have found it! PLUS added Rubrics... there is over 90 page options. I included templates with primary lines as well as regular lines for older students. Please look through the preview to get an in-depth look at this resource.Tips:I like to copy the templates back-to-back so that proficient writers can continue their writing on the back. For those of you that may want to have the rubric hidden on the back, I included pages that have optional back rubrics as well.Small Pic
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K - 6th
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Cinquain Poetry Template & Rubric: Creative Writing Form
My students LOVE writing poetry. Writing a cinquain is one of their favorite poetry forms.This download includes:A cinquain poetry template with detailed directions, an example of a "cinquain" to guide your students' writing and provided lines to give students an opportunity to write their very own "sloppy copy" of a creative cinquain. As a bonus or extra activity, they can copy their brand-new cinquain onto a clean sheet of paper and illustrate.If you want to grade this assignment, I've inclu
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1st - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle: Handouts, Alliteration, Poetry, Rubrics and More
Science Fiction Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Genre Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics
Are you preparing to teach the elements of science fiction writing? This no-prep Science Fiction Writing Workshop is a comprehensive creative writing unit that will guide you and your students step-by-step through key science fiction concepts and the narrative writing process, facilitating the analysis, development, and creation of creative narratives in the genre of science fiction.This 25-page and 17-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Science Fiction
Grades:
7th - 12th
Paired Passages with Writing Prompts Fictional Narrative on Dog Sled Mail
Your students will used text dependent analysis to write a fictional narrative about dog sledding mail carriers who delivered mail to the gold diggers in Alaska in the early 20th century. The set of paired passages on differentiated reading levels will provide tons of facts about dog sledding and gold miners. Students will do a close reading, analyze the writing prompt, and use a graphic organizer to outline their stories. It's great practice for state writing tests, and it's also available as
Grades:
5th - 6th
Fictional Narrative Writing Packet
This fictional narrative writing packet comes jam-packed with everything your students will need to write meaningful, structured essays! This writing packet is easy to implement, and engaging for students! No need for interactive notebooks or special binders to put it all in. Just print, staple together into a packet, and go!Included in this packet:Teacher lesson planning ideas pageExpert Model EssayIdea “Think Sheet”Notes page (One for the teacher, one for the students to fill out)Body paragrap
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Writing Packet Bundle
Fantasy Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Full Genre Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics
Your students will love this no-prep creative fantasy writing unit! “Fantasy Writing Workshop“ is a step-by-step complete narrative writing unit that facilitates the analysis, development, and creation of creative narratives in the allegorical genre of fantasy. Everything you need to teach fantasy writing is here!This 24-page and 18-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Fantasy Writing Workshop" presentation file that addresses the definition and structure
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7th - 10th
Fantasy Writing Checklist
Fantasy Writing Checklist Your students can use this easy-to-read checklist during the revision process - making sure to include an introduction, tell a good story, and wrap it all up with a strong ending. Educators may use the checklist to develop learning targets for lessons. Assign to your students on Easel, print one copy per student, or laminate for future use! Checklist includes -Introduction:I hooked the reader with a sound, dialogue, or exciting event.I described a realistic or imaginary
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Checklist Bundle - 7 Writing Checklists for Elementary Students
Personal Narrative Writing Packet
This personal narrative writing packet comes jam-packed with everything your students will need to write meaningful, structured essays! This writing packet is easy to implement, and engaging for students! No need for interactive notebooks or special binders to put it all in. Just print, staple together into a packet, and go! Included in this packet:Teacher lesson planning ideas pageExpert Model EssayIdea “Think Sheet”Notes page (One for the teacher, one for the students to fill out)Body paragrap
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Writing Packet Bundle
Create a Holiday Children's Book! — Seasonal ELA or Art — Writing — CCSS
You've found the perfect Christmas or winter holiday project! This no-prep art and writing project provides your students with everything they need to create their own holiday narrative storybook! The two-week unit starts with an introductory presentation, continues with straightforward and fun planning activities, and culminates with the creation of an original holiday children's book! Best of all, this project can also serve as a holiday present for your students to give to their family and f
Grades:
6th - 10th
Winter Writing Prompts
Winter writing prompts are just what you need to get your students writing! Use them in centers, during your literacy block or during writer's workshop. They are also a great addition to a writing center. The word banks included with each prompt help serve as starting point for writing topics. They are perfect for struggling writers.
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Writing prompts for all 3 genres of writing are included in this resource (narrative, op
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Writing Prompts Bundle
Realistic Fiction Writing Checklist
Realistic Fiction Writing ChecklistYour students can use this easy-to-read checklist during the revision process - making sure to include an introduction, problem, and solution with elements that “show instead of tell.” Educators may use the checklist to develop learning targets for lessons. Assign to your students on Easel, print one copy per student, or laminate for future use! Checklist includes -Introduction:I have a realistic setting that tells when and where my story takes place.I used a f
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Writing Checklist Bundle - 7 Writing Checklists for Elementary Students
Descriptive Writing Paragraph Structure Unit Lesson Plans Print and Digital
Teach your kids how to organize a paragraph with a topic sentence, three details, and a closing sentence, but while you are doing that -- teach them to use descriptive language. Spice up their writing with sensory details and creative similes and metaphors as you lead them through several mentor texts and scaffold a paragraph about their favorite foods. Then, set their creativity loose with six descriptive writing prompts. This mini-unit can be taught in just one week. It includes detailed les
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Paragraph Writing Bundle with Rubric and Prompts, Paragraph Structure
Science Fiction Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide — ELA Genre — CCSS Rubric
Shepherd your students' next creative writing assignment with this science fiction narrative step-by-step writing guide. Unique from most creative writing units, our science fiction guide begins by asking students to make simple and fun decisions about the key elements of their story before having to lift a pen or open a word processor!A “10-second sub plan” (print and drop on your desk!) or the basis of a week-long writing unit, your purchase includes (See PREVIEW):A narrative map template that
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7th - 10th
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