A great way to introduce homework expectations at the beginning of the year. Engage students with this creative story writing activity based on the silly mentor texts: I Didn't Do My Homework Because and Greatest Homework Excuse Ever. Ideal for Writing Workshop. Works well as an independent, paired, or group activity.

Includes:

- editable Google Slides version

- links to mentor texts

- teacher instructions

- prewriting organizer for generating ideas

- drafting organizer with prompts for developing characters, setting, problem, solution, opening hook, conclusion

- revision organizer for adding figurative language

- traits-based writing rubric

- instructions for a follow up art activity