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Introduction to Autobiography
Introduction to Autobiography
A history of autobiography PowerPoint. I used this with my students for Creative Writing to illustrate that autobiography is more than "I was born...
By Alyssa Potasznik
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Events Leading to the Revolutionary War - Skit Writing Activity
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War - Skit Writing Activity
Allow your students to be a part of history with this package of skits about the events leading up to the American Revolution. Using this innovativ...
By The Bonus Point Band
$9.99
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Subject: Creative Writing, History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 2 Days

English, Poetry, Art, Calligraphy: W. B. Yeats
English, Poetry, Art, Calligraphy: W. B. Yeats
I used a special font in Photoshopon six poems by William Butler Yeats: "Second Coming", "Leda and the Swan", "Death", "Broken Dreams", "Fools By ...
By Carol Irvin
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Science Fiction Elements in a Short Story
Science Fiction Elements in a Short Story
This is a 32-page, power point presentation detailing the elements of a science fiction story. It has high impact, visually stunning pictures from...
By Mrs. S
$3.95
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

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"Maniac Magee", by J. Spinelli, Project Challenges
A set of 8 project challenges to go with the book, "Maniac Magee", by Jerry Spinelli. These challenges are designed to give students an opportunit...
By Smart Chick
$2.50
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Subject: Expository Writing, Literature, Creative Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks

Preschool Portfolio and Memory Book
Preschool Portfolio and Memory Book
Preschool is an exciting time! It's a child's first years in a school setting and it's a year of tremendous growth!! This is an excellent way to sh...
By Katie Mense
$8.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Math Level(s): Pre-K Duration: N/A

Student as Legend
Student as Legend
I use this with our study of Beowulf as a way of getting to know the student's background. Students must think about their past, present and futur...
By Gayle Alford
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 12th Duration: N/A

I Have a Dream...Writing Paper
I Have a Dream...Writing Paper
This is a writing paper that I made to help celebrate MLK day!...The students will come up with their own dreams....
By Sophie Kranz
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Subject: Creative Writing, Writing, Martin Luther King Day Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Cereal Box Autobiography
Cereal Box Autobiography
Students turn a cereal box into their autobiographies! Rather than sitting down and writing a boring essay, the kids are able to "chunk" their mate...
By L.a. Beach Teacher
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Subject: Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Comprehension discussion
Comprehension discussion "cube" cards
Inspired by Pat Pavelka, use these prompts to create comprehension cubes by labeling a "die" with the underlined prompt. Use the cards to provide a...
By Heidi Weber
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Subject: Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Words to Avoid in Your Writing
Words to Avoid in Your Writing
This list of "Words To Avoid" gives students a clear list "dead" words which should be avoided in essay writing. For options to help students i...
By Secondary Solutions
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Sentence Structure for Primary Students
Sentence Structure for Primary Students
Incomplete sentences, missed periods or capitals, and a lack of varied sentencestarters are a source of endless frustration in the writing pro...
By Joanne
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The Free Verse Writing Unit, Poetry English Resource
The Free Verse Writing Unit, Poetry English Resource
The Free Verse Writing Unit encourages students to use figurative language, create a conversational tone, experiment with punctuation, play with li...
By Bruce Wentzell
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 2 Weeks

The Polar Express Writing Unit
The Polar Express Writing Unit
My name is Megan Newman, and this is a writing unit that I use with my third grade students. This exciting writing unit is based on the beloved ch...
By Megan Newman
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Subject: Creative Writing, Writing, Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 2 Weeks

FREE 2 Would You Rather Question Response Templates
FREE 2 Would You Rather Question Response Templates
Here are two ways to have your students respond in writing to any Would You Rather Question. The document is in MS Word so that you can use any que...
By Rachel Lynette
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How to Make a Groundhog Day Treat Emergent Reader
How to Make a Groundhog Day Treat Emergent Reader
Your students will love making this treat as much as they love eating it! Using a banana, raisins, chocolate chips and Cheerios, this adorable trea...
By D Conway
$3.00
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Subject: Creative Writing, Reading, Cooking Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Food Themed File Folder Word Walls
Food Themed File Folder Word Walls
This download contains four file folder word walls: 1.Food File Folder Word Wall 2.Junk Food Word Wall 3.Fruit and Vegetable Word Wall 4.Cookin...
By Erica Bohrer
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

The Great Gatsby--After Reading Activities
The Great Gatsby--After Reading Activities
This is a set of four creative activities that can actually be used throughout your reading of Gatsby—three of the four can be used after any chapt...
By Julie Conlon
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Quick Conferring Story Writing PPt + Teacher Printable
Quick Conferring Story Writing PPt + Teacher Printable
Quick Conferring is a Power Point including: *teacher printable (8 pages) *open-ended student story writing paper and cover sheet (3 pages) *ope...
By Wise Owl Factory
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

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Poetry - Students learn about Imagery & Write their own poem
Poetry - Students learn about Imagery & Write their own poem
Students learn about Imagery by reading an example poem, answering some analysis questions and then writing their own imagery poem. Includes a 5-S...
By Addie Williams
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Art Review Lingo
Art Review Lingo
I use this form with my students to write art reviews. It lists various "million dollar words" to include in their reviews. This has been a hit f...
By One Extra Degree
$1.00
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Subject: Creative Writing, Other (Arts), Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 40 Minutes

Reading Comprehension Activity +Text Messages for any novel (5 pages)
Reading Comprehension Activity +Text Messages for any novel (5 pages)
Reading Comprehension Activity +Text Messages for any novel (5 pages) Common Core Reading Standard: 2,3,5,6 This is a 5-page reading comprehens...
By Wise Guys
$3.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

"Flat Stanley", by Jeff Brown, Comp. Questions and Projects
A set of higher level, short answer comprehension questions for the book, "Flat Stanley", by Jeff Brown. There are 8 questions per chapter. There...
By Smart Chick
$5.00
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Subject: Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Writing Station- I can...
Writing Station- I can...
Based on Debbie Diller's Literacy Work Stations, this is an "I can" chart for the writing center. It lists the things students may do while at the...
By Mrs. Monkey
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Catching Fire Extended Response Prompts
Catching Fire Extended Response Prompts
This digital download is a collection of over 50 extended response prompts for the popular novel, Catching Fire. These are prompts that will help y...
By Novels Over Basals
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

Valentine's Day Using Literary Devices
Valentine's Day Using Literary Devices
Using a Valentine's Day theme, students write definitions of and example sentences using similes, metaphors, personification, symbols, irony, image...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Poetry Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Santa--Art and Writing Fun
Santa--Art and Writing Fun
Students are sure to love this! Read the book What Santa Can't Do by Douglas Wood. Create a chart of what Santa is, can and has. Have st...
By Kathy Law
$2.00
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Pirate Mapping Unit
Pirate Mapping Unit
This pirate-themed mapping unit engages students in fun, exciting activities with a culminating treasure hunt - the perfect disguise for a performa...
By Katie And Rebecca
$3.00
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Subject: Creative Writing, Geography (k-12) Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Week

Family Poetry Writing Activity
Family Poetry Writing Activity
After discussing poetry in class, this was a homework assignment to practice writing poetry. This is a packet I sent home to engage families in stu...
By Ms. G
$1.75
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Subject: Poetry, Creative Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Story Squares Reading and Writing Center
Story Squares Reading and Writing Center
Have your students match the pictures to the sentence cards to retell the story of Mike who likes to hike! Suggestions are included for ways to ...
By Sunnydays
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

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The Hunger Games: Social Networking Hunger Games-Style
The Hunger Games: Social Networking Hunger Games-Style
A fun 10 page packet for students to use in order to create a wide range of social networking options for any of the characters in the popular seri...
By Smart Chick
$2.50
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks

Miss Spider Tea Party  Mini Unit
Miss Spider Tea Party Mini Unit
A mini unit that contains literature and writing activities as well as a math number word matching game. This unit can be used as work stations, sm...
By Teresa Williams
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Subject: Creative Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Thesaurus
Thesaurus
This is a Thesaurus I made that the students can have to use with their writing. There are 14 pages as follows: Page 1 - Cover Page 2 - Thesauru...
By Cathy Hutchinson
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

Valentine's Day Writing Paper
Valentine's Day Writing Paper
This Valentine's Day download has 28 pages of writing paper for your students. Something for all levels! If you like this download, check out my...
By L Ackert
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Subject: Creative Writing, Poetry, Valentine's Day Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Printables

Not So Angry Birds Creative Writing + Cartoon Activities
Not So Angry Birds Creative Writing + Cartoon Activities
Who says birds have to be angry? The activities included in this set, allow students to have fun writing while using their original Not-So-Angry B...
By Bissy
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Subject: Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Verb Center Sort: Stong Verbs & Weak Verbs
Verb Center Sort: Stong Verbs & Weak Verbs
Students sort picture cards with strong and weak describing words into categories. Gameboards and assessment worksheets included....
By K Tastinger
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Conversation or Writing Topics and Starters
Conversation or Writing Topics and Starters
Over 200 topics which can be used for conversation starters or writing topics. Some include: Compare/Contrast Discussions/Opinions Superstiti...
By Sofia Arisheh
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The Things They Carried Letter Assignment
The Things They Carried Letter Assignment
During Viwtnam, letters were the only form of communication with soldiers and "the world." Through this activity, students are reintroduced to the ...
By Jill Slay
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Subject: Creative Writing, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours

Nouns - Specific and Vague Worksheet
Nouns - Specific and Vague Worksheet
This worksheet is designed to be used after viewing our Nouns - Specific and Vague app. Students will practice identifying vague nouns and replaci...
By Barbara Kruger
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Word Bank writing - Fall fun!
Word Bank writing - Fall fun!
This lesson provides students with 12 nouns and 12 verbs to help them jump-start their writing as well as help them with spelling.Students will lov...
By Marcy Savoie
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Subject: Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Journaling BINGO Differentiated Writing Lesson Plan FREE
Journaling BINGO Differentiated Writing Lesson Plan FREE
Journaling BINGO is a differentiated writing activity designed for middle and high school students. This lesson plan is the introductory activity ...
By Create 'n Time
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Beowulf Creative Project
Beowulf Creative Project
This is a end of the unit creative project for high school kids. The students are put in groups of four to create either a movie pitch (for their o...
By Greta Barron
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Writing the Short Story
Writing the Short Story
This is a complete worksheet package that guides the student writer through developing a protagonist fully, constructing a setting, creating dialog...
By Dawn Kelley
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

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Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge Literature Response - Our Memories
Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge Literature Response - Our Memories
After reading and discussing their connections to the picture book Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox, students write about their own mem...
By Donna And Rebecca
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Subject: Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Halloween Songs Exercise
Halloween Songs Exercise
This is a fun activity that works best if students work in pairs or in small groups. They will enjoy changing the lyrics of familiar Christmas song...
By Charlene Tess
$2.00
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Subject: Creative Writing, Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Create A Cartoon -To Show Learning
Create A Cartoon -To Show Learning
This is a powerpoint presentation focusing on using cartoons as a teachng tool in the classroom. It can be used for showing understanding of scenes...
By Elizabeth Burke
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Graphic Arts Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Complete (and completely) Independent Novel Project
Complete (and completely) Independent Novel Project
This complete novel project will challenge your students to read and write on their own. Students really take on a sense of ownership with this pr...
By Kimberly's Ideas
$6.99
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Month

Recipe Card - How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey
Recipe Card - How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey
Perfect for any age group! For kindergarten in particular, I painted the children's hands to make turkeys (brown palm and thumb; colored fingers f...
By Zeke & Lilee
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Subject: Creative Writing, Thanksgiving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Narrative Grading Rubric
Narrative Grading Rubric
This is a rubric for grading narratives. It is created in Excel....
By Jewels
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

Writing: Let Mother Goose Motivate Writers
Writing: Let Mother Goose Motivate Writers
Mother Goose rhymes are an awesome source to use to get students thinking and writing. I have used them successfully for creative, journalistic and...
By Connie
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Journalism Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes