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McKenzie from Write Time Studio is a middle grades writing teacher with a passion for helping students grow into confident, capable writers. Established in 2025, WTS provides purposeful and student-friendly writing resources designed for grades 5–8.
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Found Poetry Activity – Creative ELA Project with Templates, Rubric & Visuals
Looking for a poetry activity that’s both creative and standards-aligned? This engaging Found Poetry Project invites students to transform existing texts into original poems using intentional word choice, visual design, and deeper thematic thinking. Students will “find” poems within book pages, articles, lyrics, or speeches—creating meaningful works of art that blend textual analysis with creative writing. With both printable and digital templates (Canva), a clear rubric, planning worksheet
6th - 12th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Poetry
CCSS
RL.6.4
, RL.7.4
, RL.8.4
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McKenzie from Write Time Studio is a middle grades writing teacher with a passion for helping students grow into confident, capable writers. Established in 2025, WTS provides purposeful and student-friendly writing resources designed for grades 5–8.
Teaching style
Student-centered
Research-based
Step-by-step scaffolding
Gradual release of responsibility
Real-world writing connections
Graphic organizers and visual tools
Support for struggling or hesitant writers
Collaborative and independent learning
My own education history
Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education, East Carolina University
Concentrations: English Language Arts & Social Studies
Certified to teach grades 6–9
Prepared through coursework and field experience in adolescent literacy, writing instruction, and instructional strategies tailored to middle grades learners.
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