Included in this packet:
A Creative writing unit:
Monster-ous Ideas for writing a description, recipe, incredible story, directions, newspaper ad... ByLori Oliver
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... ByIn English
This is a comprehensive unit for the novel The Thief Lord. Activities include: several chapter study guides, vocabulary, a Venice Visitor's Guide ... ByJessica Jung
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.... BySarah Ross-koves
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... ByDwayne Kohn
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 ... ByMichele Mccaughtry
Combine into journals or use at literacy centers. Also works well for group activities. Especially helpful for those students seeking writing promp... ByNjf
Differentiated Poetry Portfolio Project Assignment that is differentiated for both 9th & 12th GATE students, but can be adapted for any level. Inc... ByLitteacher
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... ByMr. Z
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 ... ByOntario Francais
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... ByDeedumtweedle
Santa's reindeer provide a fun yet productive lesson in character traits. Students work to investigate what the names of the reindeer might sugges... ByStephen Campbell
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... ByStacy Pearson
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... ByRun Teacher, Run!
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... BySmart Chick
PowerPoint that explains Showing Not Telling in writing, provides examples, and an individual writing activity. Students then peer help and revise.... ByBridgette Davis
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Our Poetry Units offer prompts on How to Write 30 different forms of poetry such as: Couplet... ByTeresa Lilly
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the meanings and symbolism associated with color. Lesson warm u... ByInspired Educators
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... ByMegan Lundstrom
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... ByStewey
This worksheet follows a mini-lesson (also included) to help students see the difference between telling (Miss Shannon was angry) and showing (Miss... ByDyan Branstetter
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 ... ByRenee Bogacz
After reading/listening to Eminem's song "Lose Yourself", I have students complete this two part assignment: Part A) questions for analysis where ... ByRelentless Innovation
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... ByConstance Casserly
This packet can be used as a full-year writing program or stand alone activities. Includes five areas of concentration for kindergarten/beginning w... ByBrandi Schear
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... ByColleen Rittmeyer
All types of conflict ( character vs. character, character vs. nature, character vs. society) as well as types of characters used in literature suc... ByStephanie Garrett
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... ByEla Ms. P
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... ByConstance Casserly
Writing Workshop Realistic Fiction Organize Story Printable Lesson Chart
EXAMPLE ON HOW TO USE:
"THE CHARACTER WANTS TO GO ON THE ROLLERCOASTER... ByIlissa Landsman
This lesson / activity is intended for an English class or creative writing class. The students are asked to define themselves by asking essential... ByKirstendaneige
This document includes two activites based on Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal." First, there are 10 small group discussion questions. Second, t... ByMary Ciccone-cook
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... ByStephanie
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... ByDyan Branstetter
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... ByKate Reid
Help your students practice identifying metaphors, similes and personification in poetry. This quick and easy print out is great for homework, clas... BySarah Hunko
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.... ByLisa Allred
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... ByConstance Casserly
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... ByHeidi Raki
A worksheet listing the pilgrims from The Canterbury Tales and requiring students to add descriptions from the text. Then students need to determi... ByKate Reid
Following examination of the persuasive satire Jonathan Swift perfected in “A Modest Proposal,” your students will create their own satirical a... ByWriting Guy
Here comes Peter Cottontail hopping down the bunny trail with these bookmarks which teach students how to write sonnets. There are characteristics... ByB.rogers
A set of 9 project challenges for the book, "Crash", by Jerry Spinelli. These challenges are designed to extend student reading using creative and... BySmart Chick
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... ByCatherine Hite