Creative writing thematic unit plans $10 and up

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Kevin Henkes Author Study Back to School Reading Comprehension Activities

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Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

This author study was created using Chester's Way, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Lilly's Big Day, A Weekend with Wendell, Wemberly Worried, Sheila Rae the Brave, Julius Baby of the World, and Chrysanthemum. Students will work on the following skills: analyze/evaluate, beginning, middle, and end, text to self, text purposes, character comparison, character change, story sequencing, story mapping, main idea and details. opinion, and narrative writing, and much morel Loads of goodies from each bo

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

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Bats Nonfiction Book Study Informational Text Reading Comprehension Fact Opinion

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

One of my favorite fall units to teach is this unit on bats. We transform our reading area into a batty cave, dress in black on the last day, and learn so many amazing things. During this week the focus reading strategy is fact vs. opinion although there is SO MUCH more included. Each day a different story will focus on fact vs. opinion, and loads of review comprehension strategies we have already learned. Each week will include daily lesson plans, posters, parent connect letter,original strateg

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE

Gingerbread Boy Gingerbread Man Gingerbread Baby & Gingerbread Friends

Created by

Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

This Gingerbread set includes activities to go along with The Gingerbread Boy, The Gingerbread Man, The Gingerbread Baby, and Gingerbread Friends. The primary focus in these stories is sequencing and comparing and contrasting. There are colorful cards, posters, sequencing activities, comprehension activities, writing, crafts and more. Please note that this is part of a larger GINGERBREAD BUNDLE which includes 12 different themed stories. The Gingerbread Boy by EgielskiColorful Anchor ChartsCol

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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Also included in: Gingerbread Activities BUNDLE Boy Man Girl Baby Friends Cowboy Pirate

Animal Group Bundle Insects Reptiles Amphibians Fish Birds and Mammals

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Informational Text

Would you like to teach your students about 6 different animal groups? This non-fiction unit could last you 6 or more weeks. It is filled with informational text on birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, & fish. Each unit has activities to guide the instruction of each group. Loads of writing, animal reports, animal crafts, and literature connections. This unit can be used for distance learning and google classroom with the new TpT digital tool. ***********************************

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books

All about Reptiles Nonfiction Unit Reptile Research Reports

Created by

Creative Writing, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

This is the perfect bundle of goodies to teacher your primary students about reptiles. It is over a weeks worth of materials that is sure to engage your little learners and make them reptile experts. There are two paper mini books that are Included. One is all about reptiles and their characteristics and the other is about comparing crocodiles to alligators. There are 4 research projects included for snakes, turtles, chameleons, and crocodiles. I use this packet to integrate reading as well as

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Centers

Also included in: Animal Group Bundle Insects Reptiles Amphibians Fish Birds and Mammals

Spiders Reading Comprehension, Fiction, Nonfiction, Writing, Crafts & More

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

I LOVE doing spider activities in October. The children learn difference between an insect and a spider and how important they are to our environment. The focus reading strategy for this week fact and details although there is SO MUCH more included. This unit includes daily lesson plans, posters, parent connect letter,original strategy songs, comprehension strategies,literacy connections, extension activities, sort activities, and crafts. A digital spider book is also included that can be opene

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE

Writing Prompts Through the Year ~ Sharing Pages {BUNDLE}

Created by

Fluttering Through the Grades

Writing Prompts for Class Share Time build essential Common Core writing and speaking skills from the beginning of the year all the way to the last day of school and through summer too. These "Sharing Pages" give students a unique opportunity to share their writing in front of the class. Each writing prompt focuses upon a month of the year. From Back to School, 100th Day and Summer Fun, your class will love sharing their writing with their peers through this motivating class writing program!Use

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Oral Communication, Writing-Expository

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

BUNDLE Digital Writing Prompt Task Cards for the Year [500+ writing prompts]

Created by

Mrs Ds Corner

YEAR OF WRITING PROMPTS • Get your writing center and lesson plans set up for the entire school year with this bundle of over 500+ illustrated writing prompts! What's included?• 500+ illustrated writing prompt cards (themed by monthly holidays and celebrations)• 49 different, seasonal writing response pages (in 3 different versions, total of 147 response pages)• SMART writing poster• parts of speech postersWhat are the 4 ways to write?1. Stickers: Print the writing prompts on Avery Label 8163. U

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

Jan Brett Christmas Troll Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Creative Writing

This fun Jan Brett unit will have your students enjoying the holidays with these troll themed stories. During this unit, your students will focus on problem and solution. There are many other strategies included as well such as character analysis, questioning, main idea and details and lots of writing and crafts. This was created for one week of whole group guided reading and writing. There are daily lesson plan ideas, anchor chart posters, literacy connections, sorting activities, crafts and

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE

Dolly Parton's America Podcast Unit Plan : Podcast Lesson Plans for High School

Created by

Building Book Love

When I first heard the Dolly Parton's America podcast, I knew it was special. Since its release, it's won a Peabody award, topped the podcast charts, and captivated listeners from all over the world. As an advocate for using podcasts in the classroom, I knew this literary production would make a fabulous unit for the ELA classroom.If you have never listened to Dolly Parton's America, please do so BEFORE considering this podcast unit for your classroom. There are some mature topics best suited fo

Subjects:

Grades:

11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Eric Carle Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

Eric Carle Author StudyEric Carle books are so much fun to read to your students. This packet provides resources for 9 of his books. For each book you will receive guided reading strategies, writing activities and a craft. The focused books Included are The Very Hungry, Caterpillar, Roosters off to See the World, The Mixed Up Chameleon, The Grouchy Ladybug, A House for Hermit Crab, The Foolish Tortoise, The Very Quiet Cricket, The Lonely Firefly, and The Clumsy Click Beetle.The Very Hungry, Cat

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

Arctic Animals Research Nonfiction Informational Text Reports Bundle

Created by

Creative Writing, Informational Text, Winter

This unit was created for my children to work on researching and learning about different Arctic animals. Each unit includes a mini book for children to read and learn about their animal. There is also a full color book with real photos that matches and can be printed too. There are several nonfiction informational text activities that go along with the mini book as well as a research report template for them to complete. In addition there is a fun craft for your students to complete. This bund

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

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Pumpkin Unit Book Study Reading Comprehension Lifecycle, Spookley, & More

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

This unit was created for one week of whole group guided reading and writing. The theme for the week is pumpkins and the pumpkin lifecycle. The focus reading strategy is review of all concepts taught this far in the guided reading with a purpose series. It is a mixtures of 3 fiction and 3 non-fiction stories. Students will review main idea and details, characters and setting, predicting, retelling, comparing and contrasting, fact or opinion, fact and details, and text connections. There are da

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE

Fairy Tales Element 3 Three Little Pigs, Golilocks & the Three Bears, & More

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

This fairy tale unit focuses on stories that have the Element 3 in them. There are three main focus stories which have a paper book included. The stories are Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. For each of those stories there are anchor charts, crafts, reading strategies, writing and books. The main focus in this unit is to work on story mapping, sequencing, and summarizing although there are many more strategies included. There are suggestions

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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Also included in: Fairy Tale Activities Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension

Owl Activities Nonfiction Text Features Comprehension Unit Informative Text

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

This fun unit will have your students learning all about owls and non-fiction text features. Tons of owl activities such as literature connections, writing, crafts and more are included in this pack. This was created for one week of whole group guided reading and writing. The theme for the week is OWLS. The focus reading strategy is table of contents and heading. Each week will include daily lesson plans, posters, parent connect letter,original strategy songs, comprehension strategies,literacy

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE

50% OFF Journalism Unit - Middle School Writing Curriculum Lessons ELA Bundle

Created by

ELA Activities by SNAPPY DEN

Do you want to be the best teacher? Ready to lead your students into the dazzling world of journalism writing? ✍️ Imagine igniting their passion for newsroom adventures, crafting stories that are as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride with this journalism unit for middle school writing! Picture this: an all-inclusive journalism unit course that unfurls like a treasure map. Every twist and turn of news, articles, reviews, headlines, is illuminated with step-by-step guides and mentor texts that pr

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

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The Ultimate Winter Writing & Craft Bundle {Aligned to Common Core Standards}

Created by

Hope King

This bundle comes packed with 174 pages containing five writing units that will give your students practice in writing narrative, informative, descriptive, and opinion pieces during the winter months. Each unit is aligned to the Common Core Standards and includes skill posters, brainstorming maps, publishing paper (K-1, 2-5), and templates for the end of unit craft. Not only will your writing look great, but so will your seasonal bulletin boards! Whether you are writing simple sentences, paragra

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Winter, Writing

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

Bunnies Chicks Ducks a Springtime & Easter Unit Book Companion Activities

Created by

Creative Writing, Easter, Informational Text

This is a fun springtime unit that was created with activities for rabbits. chickens and ducks. It is a perfect unit to complete right before Easter break or in the Spring. There are fiction literacy connections to several spring books, loads of writing activities, word work activities, non-fiction books on chickens, rabbits, and the chicken lifecycle. Also included are 2 bunny crafts, 1 chick craft, and 1 duckling craft. You will have more than you need for the week. This unit can be used for

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books

Understanding Paleontology

Created by

Primary Graffiti

This 185 page unit is filled with paleontology themed content. Included are themed vocabulary words (paleontologist, prehistoric, dinosaur, fossil, mineral, earthquake, sedimentary, excavate, extinct, brush, pickaxe and goggles). You'll have access to various ways to respond to vocabulary. I provided a lesson and center planner showing how I implemented the file in my classroom. You will have access to all tutorials, videos, activities, centers and excavation site prep in this file. P

Subjects:

Archaeology, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Karma Wilson Bear Stories Book Companion Growing Bundle

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

Do you LOVE Karma Wilson's sweet Bear stories? This growing bundle includes 8 book companions and more will be included. Each set includes several comprehension strategies and activities that you can use and differentiate for all your learners. There are also writing, word work activities as well as a few fun math games too. Students will have fun completing the bear craft. I have also included letters to make a bulletin board display. This product includes Bear Says Thanks, Bear Snores On, Be

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

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