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Monsters Under the Bed: A Creative Writing & Problem Solving Math Unit
Monsters Under the Bed: A Creative Writing & Problem Solving Math Unit
Included in this packet: A Creative writing unit: Monster-ous Ideas for writing a description, recipe, incredible story, directions, newspaper ad...
By Lori Oliver
$7.00
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Subject: Creative Writing, Word Problems, Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): 3rd, 4th Duration: 3 Weeks

Movie Review Form for Lower Level Writers
Movie Review Form for Lower Level Writers
A 2-page form that walks the writer through important components of a film review. I use this activity with students who are intimidated by writing...
By In English
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The Thief Lord Unit
The Thief Lord Unit
This is a comprehensive unit for the novel The Thief Lord. Activities include: several chapter study guides, vocabulary, a Venice Visitor's Guide ...
By Jessica Jung
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 2 Months

Bio Poem Character Sketch
Bio Poem Character Sketch
Bio Poem Style Sheet. I used this to have my students create a character sketch, but it could be used as part of an autobiography or biography....
By Sarah Ross-koves
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Butterfly Thematic Unit
Butterfly Thematic Unit
Your students will learn about the life cycle of the butterfly; from egg, to caterpillar, to butterfly, with the reproducible mini-book and the fan...
By Dwayne Kohn
$4.95
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Subject: English Language Arts, Science, Creative Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

ABC Book report
ABC Book report
This is a fun, creative way to have your students respond to fiction or no-fiction texts. This product comes with a detailed criteria sheet and a ...
By Michele Mccaughtry
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Month

Creative Writing Journal Pages Set
Creative Writing Journal Pages Set
Combine into journals or use at literacy centers. Also works well for group activities. Especially helpful for those students seeking writing promp...
By Njf
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Differentiated Poetry Portfolio Project: Assignment & Criteria
Differentiated Poetry Portfolio Project: Assignment & Criteria
Differentiated Poetry Portfolio Project Assignment that is differentiated for both 9th & 12th GATE students, but can be adapted for any level. Inc...
By Litteacher
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World without Gameboys Writing Assigment
World without Gameboys Writing Assigment
This is a 1-page worksheet where students write about a world without gameboys. I have also used it to have students argue persuasively with me ab...
By Mr. Z
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Subject: Creative Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Autobiographical Sketch
Autobiographical Sketch
I use this resource all the time and the students enjoy doing this research. I tell the students to rummage around in the hidden corners of their ...
By Ontario Francais
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Show-Don't-Tell Writing Exercise
Show-Don't-Tell Writing Exercise
The kids really get into this one. They will be given 10 "telling" setences and they have to change them into showing sentences. (students are gi...
By Deedumtweedle
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 45 Minutes

Santa's reindeer character traits
Santa's reindeer character traits
Santa's reindeer provide a fun yet productive lesson in character traits. Students work to investigate what the names of the reindeer might sugges...
By Stephen Campbell
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Subject: Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 45 Minutes

6 Trait Writing Posters_2nd-5th grade
6 Trait Writing Posters_2nd-5th grade
These 6-Trait writing posters come in colored and less colored for printing needs. Each poster displays each of the 6-Traits of writing and 2 extra...
By Stacy Pearson
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Subject: Writing, Reading Strategies, Creative Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Halloween 5-Day Writing Unit!
Halloween 5-Day Writing Unit!
This is a 5-day unit with minilessons that include: -getting ideas from mentor texts -adding sensory details to stories using our 5 senes -learn...
By Run Teacher, Run!
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Subject: Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Week

"Horrible Harry Goes to Sea", by S. Kline, Literature Packet, 20 pgs!
A 20 page Literature Packet for use with the book, "Horrible Harry Goes to Sea", by Suzy Kline. There are short answer comprehension questions for...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Show Don't Tell in Writing
Show Don't Tell in Writing
PowerPoint that explains Showing Not Telling in writing, provides examples, and an individual writing activity. Students then peer help and revise....
By Bridgette Davis
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Poetry: Cat Poetry Writing Unit Study
Poetry: Cat Poetry Writing Unit Study
For other unit studies visit www.hshighlights.com Our Poetry Units offer prompts on How to Write 30 different forms of poetry such as: Couplet...
By Teresa Lilly
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Subject: Creative Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Personal Narrative Prompts (10)
Personal Narrative Prompts (10)
This document is a student-friendly list of possible personal narrative prompts. There are a total of ten prompts....
By Jordan Hoffman
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Subject: Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Literary Elements Practice Worksheet
Literary Elements Practice Worksheet
This is a worksheet that focuses on the basic literary elements. Students must match the correct literary element with the statement....
By Erin Sayar
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7103-14 Color Symbolism in Literature
7103-14 Color Symbolism in Literature
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the meanings and symbolism associated with color. Lesson warm u...
By Inspired Educators
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100th Day of School Packet
100th Day of School Packet
This packet includes math and langauge arts activities, ideas and lesson plans to celebrate the 100th day of school!...
By Mrs. C
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Create-a-Book - Pirate, Pirate What Do You See
Create-a-Book - Pirate, Pirate What Do You See
Using the same repetitive pattern as Eric Carle's Brown Bear, Brown Bear, this book provides easy to remember facts about various famous pirates, a...
By Megan Lundstrom
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Opening Power Pt. Great for New English Teachers.  Writing Project
Opening Power Pt. Great for New English Teachers. Writing Project
This is an excellent Power Point presentation to use for opening your class for a new school year, or a new semester. As a new teacher, you will b...
By Stewey
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2.8
Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 10th Duration: 50 Minutes

Descriptive Writing- Show, Don't Tell
Descriptive Writing- Show, Don't Tell
This worksheet follows a mini-lesson (also included) to help students see the difference between telling (Miss Shannon was angry) and showing (Miss...
By Dyan Branstetter
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Subject: Creative Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Haiku Writing Assignment
Haiku Writing Assignment
This is a writing assignment that has students write a haiku after studying haiku. It includes a rubric to grade the poem. The rubric is totally ...
By Renee Bogacz
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Subject: Creative Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 3 Days

Poetry Analysis and Response Assignment Eminem's Lose Yourself
Poetry Analysis and Response Assignment Eminem's Lose Yourself
After reading/listening to Eminem's song "Lose Yourself", I have students complete this two part assignment: Part A) questions for analysis where ...
By Relentless Innovation
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Unit Plan
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Unit Plan
This newly revised unit plan is now 32 pages with 13 handouts, group and individual projects, ten (not 4) essay topics and much, much more. The pla...
By Constance Casserly
$5.00
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Subject: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Month

Star Writers - Kindergarten/Beginning Writing Workbook
Star Writers - Kindergarten/Beginning Writing Workbook
This packet can be used as a full-year writing program or stand alone activities. Includes five areas of concentration for kindergarten/beginning w...
By Brandi Schear
$15.00
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Subject: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: Lifelong Tool

Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day, October 14th, Writing Lesson Plan
Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day, October 14th, Writing Lesson Plan
This is a writing activity to celebrate Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day on October 14th. Students will engage in a writing activity and create a b...
By Colleen Rittmeyer
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Subject: Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Types of Conflict and Types of Character Literature Quiz
Types of Conflict and Types of Character Literature Quiz
All types of conflict ( character vs. character, character vs. nature, character vs. society) as well as types of characters used in literature suc...
By Stephanie Garrett
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Literature Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes

School Year Memory Book
School Year Memory Book
This 18 page school year memory book will be the hit of the year. Also see my grade specific memory books for k-3rd....
By April Eckert
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Vocabulary list to use in scary stories
Vocabulary list to use in scary stories
This is a list of 16 vivid vocabulary words that will strengthen your students' scary stories. I typically use this around Halloween when I have t...
By Ela Ms. P
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, ESL / ELL / EFL Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

The Canterbury Tales Prologue Worksheet
The Canterbury Tales Prologue Worksheet
This is a worksheet for students to fill out on each character in the prologue. Teachers can assign each student a character, so students complete...
By Constance Casserly
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days

Writing Workshop Realistic Fiction Organize Story Printable Lesson
Writing Workshop Realistic Fiction Organize Story Printable Lesson
Writing Workshop Realistic Fiction Organize Story Printable Lesson Chart EXAMPLE ON HOW TO USE: "THE CHARACTER WANTS TO GO ON THE ROLLERCOASTER...
By Ilissa Landsman
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Subject: Writing, Creative Writing, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

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Who Are You?
Who Are You?
This lesson / activity is intended for an English class or creative writing class. The students are asked to define themselves by asking essential...
By Kirstendaneige
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Subject: Creative Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Basic Book Report
Basic Book Report
Students complete this book report after finishing a book....
By Rachel York
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

"A Modest Proposal" Activities
This document includes two activites based on Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal." First, there are 10 small group discussion questions. Second, t...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Teen Issues: Multigenre Research Project
Teen Issues: Multigenre Research Project
This unit is designed to appeal to adolescents' inquiry into the social issues amongst them. Students select a relevant teen issue and create a fi...
By Stephanie
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Expository Writing, OTHER Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Months

Writing Great Beginnings - Lesson Plan/Worksheet
Writing Great Beginnings - Lesson Plan/Worksheet
Using these worksheets, students will learn the 5 techniques that writers use to "hook" their reader, and then they search for examples of those te...
By Dyan Branstetter
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Subject: Creative Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

The Odyssey Complete Unit
The Odyssey Complete Unit
In order to learn The Odyssey myself, I decided to create my own mythology study and write my own study guides, quizzes, tests and projects: thirty...
By Kate Reid
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Practice Identifying Metaphor, Simile and Personification
Practice Identifying Metaphor, Simile and Personification
Help your students practice identifying metaphors, similes and personification in poetry. This quick and easy print out is great for homework, clas...
By Sarah Hunko
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Writing Rubric Scoring Labels
Writing Rubric Scoring Labels
Writing scoring labels to go with my Creative Writing Rubic. Only 3 points offered for the voice section for a possible of 15 writing points....
By Lisa Allred
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

Creative Writing:Publish It!
Creative Writing:Publish It!
Ths is one of my most effective first day assignments. I use it in my creative writing classes, but it could be used in an English class when stud...
By Constance Casserly
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Subject: Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week

Writing Assessment
Writing Assessment
Want to truly show how well your students have improved in writing? Give this assessment on the first day of school and close to the last day of s...
By Heidi Raki
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Canterbury Tales
Canterbury Tales
A worksheet listing the pilgrims from The Canterbury Tales and requiring students to add descriptions from the text. Then students need to determi...
By Kate Reid
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Satire: Writing a Satirical Argument Like Swift's
Satire: Writing a Satirical Argument Like Swift's "A Modest Proposal"
Following examination of the persuasive satire Jonathan Swift perfected in “A Modest Proposal,” your students will create their own satirical a...
By Writing Guy
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Subject: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Weeks

Intro to Poetry
Intro to Poetry
This is a lesson that introduces students to poetry....
By Katie Palazzi
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Other Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Easter Bonnet Sonnet Bookmarks
Easter Bonnet Sonnet Bookmarks
Here comes Peter Cottontail hopping down the bunny trail with these bookmarks which teach students how to write sonnets. There are characteristics...
By B.rogers
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"Crash", by J. Spinelli, Project Challenges
A set of 9 project challenges for the book, "Crash", by Jerry Spinelli. These challenges are designed to extend student reading using creative and...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks

6+1 Traits Lesson on Ideas
6+1 Traits Lesson on Ideas
This zip file contains 15 Smartboard slides and 2 printables. The focus of this lesson is the Ideas Trait of the 6+1 Traits of writing. It contain...
By Catherine Hite
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