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Holiday and Seasonal Writing Prompts
Back To School Personalized SEL Bookmarks!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Months, September, Seasons, Fall, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
In this SEL product and resource, you will get to make a copy of my Google Slides Presentation that contains bookmarks. One side is a fun design that kids can color and you can write their name on it as an overlay. To change the name, you will double click on the word art and change it. You can make one bookmark for everyone in your class with their names. Students love products with their name on it! On the other side, there are prompts for students to fill out. The prompts are; name, grade, this year I'm looking forward to..., one of my goals for this year is...,my favorite thing I did over the summer, a book I read over the summer, something new I'd like to try this year is... This is editable so if you would like to change the prompts, you can! When you download this resource, it will be a PDF that you need to click on the image on the PDF. Then it will prompt you to make a copy of the presentations. Click "yes" and then you will have access to this resource. To see more SEL products and resources such as SEL coloring pages, SEL presentations, SEL worksheets and other personalized products, please feel free to visit my SEL store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may also enjoy the products below: https://teachsimple.com/product/20-personalized-mindfulness-sel-coloring-sheets-fully-editable (This is another personalized product. There are 20 mindfulness editable SEL coloring pages. You can click on the word art and change the word, phrase or name. These are great for quiet time, brain breaks, after a lesson, in a group session or in school counseling sessions.) https://teachsimple.com/product/all-about-me-tee-back-to-school-sel-coloring-pages (This is also a great back to school All About Me Tee art project. Students will answer prompts, draw, and get creative with their t-shirt. there are 2 different tee images, depending on the grades you work with.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Back To School, Get To Know You, Icebreaker, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning, Sel, Bookmarks, Personalized, Sel Coloring Pages, Fall
Directed Drawing and Creative Writing Prompts (12 Zoo Animals)
Creative Arts, Art, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Need a fun way to help your students learn to follow instructions while increasing their drawing confidence ? Check out this NO PREP directed drawing unit ! Perfect for elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this resource includes step-by-step drawing instructions for 12 zoo animals . Differentiated worksheets— primary lines , regular lines , and no lines —are included to match the student's handwriting skill level. To spark even more creativity, this cross-curricular activity includes 24 optional writing prompts (2 for each zoo animal). A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR: Zoo animals or a specific zoo animal unit study (National Zoo Lovers Day is April 8) Art class Writing lessons or centers Early finisher work Sub plans ...or just for fun! This resource is designed with your ink cartridge in mind. It's no prep and "no frills" — everything you need and nothing you don't. Just print and go inspire those budding writers and illustrators with this fun directed drawing project! ZOO ANIMALS INCLUDE: Crocodile Elephant Giraffe Hippo Kangaroo Koala Lion Monkey Panda Rhino Tiger Zebra CROSS-CURRICULAR SUBJECTS COVERED: Art (drawing and coloring) Creative writing English language arts Grammar Reading Spelling Writing Are you interested in helping your students become experts about zoo animals? From alligators to zebras, you can explore five aspects— description , diet , habitat , life cycle , and predators —of each animal through cross-curricular activities . Each day's lesson plan appeals to different types of learners: curated videos (visual and auditory), reading passages (reading), research report pages (writing), interactive notebook and other activities (kinesthetic), and more. Check out my 5-day zoo animal units and more resources here!
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Directed Drawing, Creative Writing, Zoo Animals, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Lion, Monkey, Tiger, Zebra, Zoo Drawing, Zebra Directed Drawing, Animal Drawing Prompts
Informative Writing Step-by-Step (15 Leprechaun Writing Prompts/Craft)
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, History, History: Europe, Holidays, St. Patrick's Day, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Did you know that there are no female leprechauns? If you need an engaging way to teach informative writing, look no further than this Informative Writing Step-by-Step (15 Leprechaun Writing Prompts and Craft) unit ! Perfect for elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this NO PREP resource covers the five steps of informative writing— research and brainstorming ; main points and support ; introduction and conclusion ; draft, edit, and revise ; and final draft —using a cross-curricular approach and leprechaun and St. Patrick's Day theme. Each day's lesson addresses one step. Differentiated writing graphic organizers— primary lines , regular lines , and no lines —are included to match the student's handwriting skill level. This Informative Writing Step-by-Step (15 Leprechaun Writing Prompts and Craft) is A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR: St. Patrick's Day, leprechaun, or holidays unit study Writing lessons or centers Social studies or history class ...or just for fun! HOW IT WORKS: Select one of the included writing prompts or use the blank cards to create your own Students research their assigned topic (individually or in small groups) Starting with research and brainstorming, students complete one informative writing step each day Students present their final draft—orally or using the included graphic organizers—in response to the assigned writing prompt Help your students become expert informative writers! Whether you're looking for an introduction to informative writing or an assessment of prior knowledge, this resource has something for everyone. CROSS-CURRICULAR SUBJECTS COVERED: Art (drawing and coloring) English language arts Grammar History Reading Research Social studies Spelling Writing 150 PDF pages Teacher instructions Original reading passages (13) Differentiated mix-and-match research graphic organizers (3 levels) Descriptive, how-to/sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution informative writing prompts (15) Differentiated informative writing graphic organizers (3 levels) Step-by-step informative writing instructions and checklists Sentences starters and transitions Build a leprechaun craft BONUS DOWNLOAD: Anchor charts , writing rubrics, and student bookmarks
Author Heather Huhman
Tags St Patricks Day, Informative Writing, Beginner Writing, Early Writing, Elementary Writing, Leprechauns, Craft
Finish the Story: Back to School Writing Prompts
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Back To School, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Finish the Story: Back to School Writing Prompts is a compelling education resource targeting students of grade 2 to grade 5. It focuses on fostering creativity, blossoming imagination, and strengthening writing prowess in an entertaining ambiance thus making for an ideal augmentation to any teaching array. This learning guide offers a packet of writing prompts , each tailored for those students who relish letting their imagination run wild. In the process of completing these prompts, children can polish their writing forte while traversing their creativity labyrinth in exhilarating new avenues. Key Features include: An easy-to-use no-prep packet which provides ready-to-use material for educators, eliminating tedious preparation. Prompt templates that can be used across various teaching settings; including: 'At-home' independent work or homework assignments. Coworker activities that advocate collaboration. Small group sessions bolstering interactive rapport building skills. 'Early finisher' tasks keeping fast learners engrossed even post completion of regular class assignments. In-school writing center supplements assisting differentiated instruction . This resource also facilitates contemporary educational technologies as it presents digital prompt templates compatible with student devices alongside traditional paper versions. Students can interact via Google Slides by typing stories and adding images or diagrams thereby enriching narrative visualization. The Prompt Packet Aptly designed for students from grades 2 through 5,this compilation carries 11 unique 'Back-To-School'-themed writing prompt addressing common fears relating school resumption subtly clothed within fun story making exercises. There are two arrangements per prompt suiting varied student inclinations. Students are also incentivised intermittently with free expression spaces stimulating artistic lash-outs and all-round developmental aspects beyond just language art capacities. All of these resources neatly bundled within one pdf file totalling 23 pages. From the pedagogical standpoint, this resource is indispensible as it channels story creation zest into structural advancement of crucial language art skills. Hence, it serves the evolving needs of diverse educational lineups alongside classrooms and homeschooling equally well.
Author Blooming with Blake
Tags Writing Prompts, Creativity, Imagination, Back-to-school, Digital Templates
Writing Prompt Journal, 45-Days Warm-Up, Editable #4
Special Resources, ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Seasons, Summer, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Ready to get your learners working in a more gentle on-ramp to your class time? Maybe your homeschool already includes instruction, but a gentle warm-up to your learners' writing instruction is a great way to keep them motivated to learn more! It's recommended kids get 30 minutes of writing practice each day. Sometimes this seems overwhelming for the adults in the room, as it requires planning, formatting, and thoughtful composition. This resource has you covered! Choose to print or use the digital version. Objective : Provide done-for-you writing prompts for both younger and older learners. Formats : Use the provided PowerPoint format, or upload the PPT to Google Slides and have students respond by typing their responses. This is a great motivator for students who enjoy typing more than writing by hand. It also provides a more streamlined checking feature for teachers and supervising adults. Grades : Designed for native speakers in grades 2-5, but applicable for learners in grades 6-12 who are beginning their English-learning journey. Variations : This resource is also available in French and Spanish. What you'll get: This resource contains a PowerPoint file with 64 pages. It also has instructions, spaces for writing, and a certificate of completion. What people are saying: " Fun writing prompts. They really encouraged my child to keep writing beyond the first simple sentence! Great resource. Thank you!" -Jessica P. Looking for more English resources? Be sure to check out my debate activities, critical thinking games, and vocabulary lessons and games on Teach Simple! Topics include: -A Superhero's Toolbox -"Bigger & Better" debate -"I Have, Who Has" card game and vocabulary lesson on: food & drink, weather & landforms, numbers, colors, and patterns, Christmas, calendar, and school & classroom vocabulary. Got a request? Feel free to get in touch on socials @melissaisteaching . Happy teaching!
Author Melissa Is Teaching
Tags Writing, Homeschool, Writing Fluency, Writing Stamina, Daily Writing, Writing Prompts, Editing, Summer
What My Teacher Wants Christmas | Christmas Opinion Writing
Christmas, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, December, Months, Winter, Seasons, Writing, ELA, Early Learning, Elementary, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
Here’s an in depth description on your What My Teacher Wants Christmas hobby, integrating your key phrases and following the fast guide format: "Engage college students in a fun and considerate Christmas writing pastime with What My Teacher Wants for Christmas! This opinion writing useful resource invites college students to discover the set off, "I suppose my instructor wishes...", sparking creativity as they believe and write about considerate excursion presents or activities. Objective: Students will exercise opinion writing skills even as engaging in a fun Christmas-themed interest that promotes empathy and imagination. Grades or Ages: Suitable for students in grades K-5. Implementation Format: Perfect for man or woman or group activities in elegance, and can also be used as a morning work pastime or part of a Christmas bulletin board display. How to Use and Variations: This Christmas writing hobby may be used as a standalone assignment or paired with a bulletin board display to show off student paintings. Editable templates allow instructors to feature pupil names or create a unique magnificence holiday display. File Types: PDF Number of Pages: 12 This resource will make the vacation season both educational and remarkable, encouraging college students to exercise writing abilities whilst thinking about their instructor's vacation wishes!"
Author Creative Early Learners
Tags What My Teacher Wants Christmas, My Teacher Wants Christmas, Christmas Opinion Writing, Opinion Writing, Creative Writing, Prompts, I Think My Teacher Wants
First Grade Winter Writing Prompts
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Writing, Handwriting, Seasons, Winter, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Transform your first-grade classroom into a hub of creativity with our Printable Writing Prompts designed for simplicity and engagement. These ready-to-go worksheets cater specifically to first-grade students, featuring lined pages that make handwriting practice a breeze while sparking imaginative expression. Witness your students flourish as confident and creative writers. 📝☃️❄️ What is Included? 5 Writing Prompts with Lined Pages and Fun Illustrations Each Writing Prompt is a PDF File that is two pages long. Key Highlights: Handwriting Practice: Our winter writing prompts provide perfectly lined pages, making handwriting practice a seamless and enjoyable experience. Simple and effective, these pages help students develop their writing skills effortlessly. Engaging Winter Illustrations: Bring the magic of winter into your classroom with charming illustrations accompanying each prompt. These visuals are designed to captivate young minds, fostering creativity and maintaining an enjoyable learning atmosphere. Effortless Integration: Designed with busy educators in mind, our worksheets require no additional prep work. Dive straight into engaging activities without the hassle of extensive preparation, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—your students. Versatile Winter Themes: Explore various winter topics, from snowy adventures to festive traditions. Our prompts cover a range of interests, ensuring every child discovers inspiration for their own unique stories. Advantages of Writing Prompts and Handwriting: Stimulate Creativity Easily: Spark creativity effortlessly with engaging prompts that encourage critical thinking and imaginative storytelling. Enhance Language Skills Simply: Develop vocabulary, sentence structure, and effective communication through straightforward writing exercises. Boost Cognitive Growth Simply: Foster cognitive development by engaging brain regions involved in motor skills, memory, and creativity through the simplicity of handwriting. Encourage Personal Expression: Promote confidence and individuality as students express their thoughts in a structured and straightforward manner. Elevate your teaching experience this winter with our Teach Simple First Grade Winter Writing Prompts.
Author Teacher Jenny
Tags First Grade Winter Writing Prompts, First Grade Winter Writing Prompts No Prep, Printable First Grade Winter Writing Prompts, Winter Writing Prompt No Prep, Second Grade Winter Writing Prompts, Writing Prompts, First Grade Writing Prompts
Spring Speech Bubble Writing Prompts | Creative Writing
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Spring, Grade 1, 2, 3, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
The Spring Speech Bubble Writing Prompts: A Creative Writing Packet An Emerging Writer Activity The Spring Speech Bubble Writing Prompts is an innovative teaching resource crafted for young scribes. Bursting with unique writing prompts, the packet inspires creativity outside the usual monotony of writing drills. Spring-themed Creativity Focused on a spring theme, these engaging prompts work to strengthen students’ love for storytelling in a fun and stress-free way. The activity can be used in classrooms, small training groups, or assigned as homework tasks that bring joy rather than boredom! Teaching Methodology Each assignment begins with a discussion focused on each picture which then leads to composing dialogues within blank speech bubbles above each character. Students also need to construct a sentence below each image providing context for their dialogue – further nurturing their creative thinking. Inclusions: Five unique SPRING-themed Speech Bubble Writing Prompts. Two blank/open speech bubble templates granting freedom to children's imagination. Variety Of Scenes To Visualize And Describe: i.e., a girl gardening passionately, a happy boy flying his kite high in the sky strewn with fluffy white clouds etcetera... . Note: Coverage isn’t restricted only to Spring! We provide other variations based around different seasons - from Winter chills down Thanksgiving lanes past much-anticipated Back-to-School days and up through thrilling Independence Day fireworks. So why wait? Gift your budding JK Rowlings and Stephen Kings these exciting adventures today! This file is available in PDF format encompassing 19 pages all prepared for printing. Suitable for Grade 1-3 students.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Spring, Speech Bubble, Writing Prompts, Creative Writing, Emerging Writers
Directed Drawing and Creative Writing Prompts (12 Birds)
Creative Arts, Art, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Directed Drawing and Creative Writing Prompts (12 Birds) - Teaching Resource This teaching resource provides an engrossing blend of art and language, allowing Grade 1 to Grade 4 students to explore the world of birds while honing their writing and drawing skills. Detailed instructions are provided for sketching twelve different birds, making it a perfect project for units based on ornithology or nature studies. The worksheets cater to various skill levels ensuring inclusivity. Note: This can be used on special occasions like National Bird Day (January 5), or National Go Birding Day(April 29). The Combo of Art Class with Language Arts This resource enables educators to conveniently merge Art class lessons with Language arts instructions. Moreover, as students follow the steps to draw each bird species, they exercise their listening skills too. Creative Writing Prompts Two distinct creative writing prompts per bird species are included in this notebook—amounts up to twenty-four unique assignments. Fosters narrative writing skills while learning about avian life simultaneously. Ideal for collective group activities such as summer camp or homeschool circle times that encourages discussions after completion. Beyond Standard Classroom Use Early Finishers: An engaging task ideal for early finishers striving for rewarding work. Innovative Sub Plans: Educators looking for fresh sub plan ideas will find this resource perfect. To use simply print out these worksheets that are crafted mindfully considering ink cartridge usage! Covering multiple curricular domains – art classwork like colouring; English language arts consisting grammar; reading; spelling; writing—the Directed Drawing & Creative Writing Prompt is excellent for collaborative group assignments or break-away homework assignments. This 57 page downloadable PDF resource ultimately makes teaching and learning a rich process!
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Directed Drawing, Creative Writing Prompts, Birds, Art And Language Integration, Nature Studies
Easter Speech Bubble Writing Prompts | Creative Writing
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Easter, Grade 1, 2, 3, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Easter Speech Bubble Writing Prompts | Creative Writing Packet | Emerging Writer Activity The Easter Speech Bubble Writing Prompts | Creative Writing Packet | Emerging Writer Activity is a customized resource for young and emerging writers, especially designed for those within 1st to 3rd grades. It provides distinctive writing prompts with an Easter theme which make it an appealing addition to holiday celebrations in every educational context. This activity bundle offers a delightful approach to learning that triggers students' creativity while they learn. The aim was to engage even those learners who usually shy away from writing, by providing an approach that alleviates stress and encourages participation. Illustrations and Storytelling The packet contains illustrations revolving around Easter celebrations – images of the Easter Bunny delivering eggs, chicks admiring decorated eggs, children’s egg hunts - each having empty speech bubbles. Students are encouraged towards creating stories as they fill these bubbles with dialogues corresponding with the illustrations' representations. Versatility of Use Teachers may choose whole-group use— promoting collective student participation or small group settings. The packets can also be assigned as homework tasks—an exercise that extends learning outside classroom whilst boosting independent thinking skills. Pupils differing proficiency levels or differing teaching approaches can utilize this adaptable tool effectively. Contents of Packet The downloadable product consists of: Five distinct Easter-themed writing prompts . Two blank versions where pupils can incorporate their own drawings hence stimulating their creativity further. Note: Educators should ready themselves! Once introduced, students might end up asking for more challenges offered by such writing prompts formats. Benefits of the Resource The resources in this packet help teachers by providing structured yet malleable tools that make teaching language arts skills exciting and fruitful for learners. Employing these materials aids educators in helping their students develop skills not only crucial in their literacy journey but also enhancing their creativity, critical thinking, and communication talents.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Easter, Speech Bubble, Writing Prompts, Creative Writing, Emerging Writers
Christmas Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Winter, Holidays, Christmas, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Christmas Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade This ENGAGING Christmas Writing Prompts Unit is designed for 3rd through 5th grade. Included in this Christmas Writing unit are Opinion, Narrative, and Informative prompts designed to help kids master their writing skills. As students practice their writing skills for each month, season, and holiday, they will improve in all aspects as they learn how to create engaging and interesting writings. These writing prompts are motivating and there are instructions at the top of each opinion, narrative, and informative writing pages to help students master the concepts that align with common core standards. These instructions prompt students to have an introduction, reasons that support their theories, dialog, and conclusions. To help students prepare before they start their writing, they should organize their thoughts with writing organizers. These writing organizers should be used as tools that help guide students accomplish a detailed writing that meets the requirements for common core. This Christmas Writing Unit includes 3 Opinion prompts, 3 Narrative Prompts, and 3 Informative / Explanatory Prompts that are centered around fun festive Christmas Activities! Also included are 2 different writing organizer pages for each type of writing prompt. It's a GREAT value with fun festive borders to display in at school in the classroom, in the hallway and fun for students to display in their home. Get these interesting and engaging prompts to promote creativity in your students! 31 pages included! Here are a few examples of the Christmas Writing Prompts : What is the BEST Christmas Holiday Dessert? Explain why? Is it Better to Give or Receive Christmas Gifts? Explain your reasons? What would happen if Santa got the flu on Christmas Eve? Write your Narrative story. Describe the Adventures of an Elf in a Narrative Story Explain how to build a Gingerbread house for your Informative / Explanatory Writing
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Narrative Writing, Opinion Writing, Informational Writing, Christmas Writing Prompts, Christmas, Writing About Christmas, Winter Writing Prompts, Elf Writing, Christmas Writing
Informative Writing Step-by-Step (310 May Writing Prompts)
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, History, History: USA, Seasons, Spring, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Science, Basic Science, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Informative Writing Step-by-Step Guide: 310 May-Themed Writing Prompts The Informative Writing Step-by-Step guide is an invaluable teaching tool designed for minimal preparation time . It is highly beneficial for both traditional classroom education and homeschooling curriculum. A Five-Step Approach to Informative Writing Research and Brainstorming Main points and Support Introduction and Conclusion Draft, Edit, Refine Final Draft Production This systematic process succeeds in building learner confidence while advancing towards final drafts. Each day's lesson focuses on one specific step of the process, guided by engaging cross-curricular topics pertinent to historical events or national days in May. This resource also provides substantial teaching instructions that simultaneously enforce structure while allowing flexibility for diverse learning styles. Bulleted differentiation includes: Varying graphic organizers determined by students' handwriting abilities. Sentence starters & transitions with informative writing instructions & checklists that guide young writers on their communicative path. About multi-disciplinary subjects covering core language arts such as grammar, spelling Reading but additionally science-related topics alongside historical studies. Almost inspiringly, this unit is multifaceted - expanding beyond merely enhancing writing skills by factoring in subjects inclusive of language arts into core science or history themes. Bonus Features: The product's value addition lies within its bonus features – anchor charts , writing rubrics, student bookmarks – tools that effectively aid teachers tracking learner improvements around vocabulary acquisition cutting across language arts into varying subjects like science or history themes. These can be powerful tools for balanced literacy programs. Conclusion If you're seeking an innovative way to introduce informative writing concepts or assess existing knowledge among your classroom/home-based tutees, this resource promises a diverse scope for engaging all students in the act of improving their informative writing skills.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Informative Writing, Writing Instruction, Research Skills, May-themed Prompts, Cross-curricular
Thanksgiving Speech Bubble Writing Prompts | Creative Writing
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Grade 1, 2, 3, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Thanksgiving Speech Bubble Writing Prompts | Creative Writing Packet | Emerging Writer Activity The Thanksgiving Speech Bubble Writing Prompts is an exceptional teaching resource ideal for educators and homeschooling parents. This interactive product has been tailored specifically for students in grades 1 through 3, offering an array of activities to stimulate creativity and enhance writing skills. Inclusive Package with Interactive Images This package includes 19 print-ready pages full of captivating Thanksgiving-themed illustrations. It can be put into practice during group lessons, small group activities or even as enjoyable homework tasks. Promotes Imagination and Descriptive Skills The prompts are designed to rouse the imagination. Students are invited to concoct dialogues between the characters depicted in each scene, then elaborate on their narratives by describing unfolded situations below each image. Emphasis on Emerging Writers Development If you're working with emerging writers, these prompts are an invaluable tool. They include engaging drawings coupled with blank speech bubbles that allow room for the children's original written expressions. The scenes cover a range of relatable Thanksgiving experiences including a family feast, a boy enjoying pumpkin pie, and more humorous occurrences such as a meal dropped midway through preparation! Versatility in Classroom Implementation Tailor these resources according to the learning needs of your classroom; assign individual scenes or give freedom for students’ choice towards greater ownership over their learning. Inclusion of Blank Templates Beyond prompting creative writing abilities; this packet also includes two blank templates where children have liberty to create their own stories enriching their drawing abilities as well. In summary, these resources support the cognitive and linguistic development of young learners by providing engaging, yet non-overwhelming challenges; all while ensuring learning remains a fun-filled experience!
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Thanksgiving, Speech Bubble, Writing Prompts, Creative Writing, Emerging Writer Activity
The Black Cat Novel Study Guide
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Halloween, Months, October, Seasons, Fall, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Writing Prompts, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Word Searches, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This Novel Study Guide is for the story The Black Cat, written by Edgar Allan Poe. This resource includes comprehension and critical thinking questions for the entire story. Includes: - Vocabulary words with definitions. - Word puzzles: Word Decoder, Word Search, Word Scramble, Crossword , Hangman - True or false. - Multiple choice. - Long answer questions. - Answer keys. - Essay prompts. Also included are Graphic Organizers: - Cause & Effect - Literary Devices - Plot: Story Cycle - Conflict: Internal or External Conflict - Character: Character Sketch - Setting: Tone and Mood - Theme: Theme Tree - Answer keys The resource finishes off with a complete copy of the short story, as well as a link to an audio performance. This story, as well as other works by Edgar Allan Poe, is in the Public Domain. No copyright laws have been violated in posting this material. About this Resource: This resource is a study of the short story The Black Cat, written by Edgar Allan Poe. The Novel Study Guide includes vocabulary with definitions and comprehension questions in the form of true or false, multiple choice and long answer. Students are meant to read or listen to the entire story, then answer the provided questions. Teachers can choose to hand the questions out all at once, or group them into sections. The resource is grouped into natural sections, such as vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, essay prompts, and graphic organizers. About the Worksheets: A series of comprehension-based worksheets make up this resource, along with Answer Keys. Vocabulary: 63 words from the story are listed with their meanings in either the order they appear chronologically in the story, or in alphabetical order. The words were chosen by how difficult they were to understand based on context clues. Each word is then used in 1 of 5 vocabulary puzzle worksheets: · Word Decoder: Use the legend to decode the word puzzle. · Word Search: Find the vocabulary words hidden in the puzzle. · Word Scramble: Unscramble the words to make the vocabulary words. · Crossword : Solve each clue with the vocabulary word that matches. Write the vocabulary word in the matching spot in the crossword puzzle. · Hangman: Guess letters to fill in the hidden vocabulary words. Guess a wrong letter and fill in the hangman. Finish the word before the hangman is done. Short Answer: 21 True or False questions are provided. Students must answer each statement as True or False. 12 multiple choice questions are provided. Students must answer each question with the best answer option. Long Answer: 20 comprehension and critical thinking questions are provided. Students answer each question with complete sentences on the lines provided. Essay Prompts: 5 end-of-unit writing activities are provided. Complete one or more of these essay prompts. Graphic Organizers: 7 graphic organizers are provided. · Cause and Effect: Write the matching cause or effect from the ones provided. Answer key provided. · Literary Devices: Find examples from the story that match the provided literary device. · Story Cycle: Describe the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution of the story. · Internal or External Conflict: Determine whether the conflict in the story is internal or external. · Character Sketch: Detail what the character says, thinks, hates, loves, owns, does, or uses. · Tone and Mood: Describe where and when the story takes place, and how these affect the tone and mood. · Theme Tree: Find evidence from the story that supports the theme. Reading: A complete copy of the short story is provided, as well as a link to an audio performance.
Author Ibby Resources
Tags Novel, Resource, Activities, Reading, Comprehension, Study, Literature, Worksheets
Fall | Back to School Writing Prompt BUNDLE! 3rd-5th Grade
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Fall, Holidays, Back To School, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Fall | Back to School Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade These ENGAGING Fall | Back to School: September, October, and November Writing Prompts are designed for 3rd through 5th grade. These Fall Writing Prompts: Opinion, Narrative, and Informative are designed to help kids master their writing skills if they practice writing each month, each season, and for holidays with engaging prompts. Each writing prompt in this writing unit is designed to help master opinion writing, narrative writing, and informative/ explanatory writing. There are instructions listed at the top of each prompt that encourages students to use an introduction, reasons to support their writing, and a conclusion. To help students prepare before they start their writing, they should organize their thoughts with writing organizers. Use these writing organizers as a tool to help guide a student with their writing. This Fall | Back to School Writing Unit includes 9 Opinion prompts, 9 Narrative Prompts, and 9 Informative / Explanatory Prompts that are centered around Fall Activities and Back to School prompts . Also included are 2 different writing organizer pages for each type of writing prompt. It's a GREAT value with fun festive borders to display in your home and interesting and engaging prompts to promote creativity in your students! 93 pages included! Here are a few examples of the Fall Writing / Back to School Writing Prompts : Which is better: Apple Cider or Hot Chocolate? Apple Desserts or Pumpkin Desserts: Which is Best? What is your Favorite Fall Smell? Why is it your Favorite? If you lived in a Giant Pumpkin, describe whatlife would be like. You entered a Corn Maze and discovered… Tell about a Fall Hayride. Where would you go and what would you see? Explain why Animals gather Food during the Fall How does the Cooler Fall Weather change the Regionwhere you live? In the Fall, there are fewer Daylight Hours. How does this affect you and other people? If you could invent a new subject to learn at school, what would it be? Tell a story about your new subject. At the end of the school day, you discover something strange in your backpack. Tell a story about what you found and how it got there. Write a goal for this school year thenexplain how you can achieve it. Which is better: A Sweater or a Coat for Chilly Weather? You were raking up fall leaves and discovered…
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Back To School, Autumn, Fall Writing Prompts, Back To School Writing Prompts, Back To School Writing, Narrative Writing, Opinion Writing, Informational Writing, Back To School Activity
Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Spring, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Spring Narrative, Opinion, and Informative Writing Prompts for Grades 3-5 This engaging resource provides students in grades 3-5 with narrative, opinion, and informative writing prompts centered around the Spring season. Clear instructions at the top of each prompt guide students in writing effective introductions, using transitional words, stating reasons and details, and writing strong conclusions. Fun, festive borders make these prompts visually appealing to display in the classroom. The variety of imaginative narratives, thoughtful opinions, and informative topics promote student creativity and critical thinking skills. Teachers can implement these as whole group, small group, or individual writing activities. With interesting themes like flowers, weather, spring cleaning, Easter, Earth Day and more, students will enjoy pondering these prompts while developing key ELA writing skills.
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Spring Writing, Writing For Spring, Creative Writing, Narrative Writing, Opinion Writing, Informative Writing, 3rd Grade Writing, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade Writing, Spring Activities, Narrative Prompts For 5th Grade, Narrative Writing 3rd Grade, 5th Grade Opinion Writing Prompts, Opinion Writing Checklist, Spring Writing Prompts For 3rd Grade, Fifth Grade Opinion Writing Prompt, 5th Grade Common Core Writing Prompts
Finish the Story: Thanksgiving Writing Prompts
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Finish the Story: Thanksgiving Writing Prompts A creative and interactive education resource, designed to stimulate the imagination of students from 2nd to 5th Grade. These prompts encourage young learners to produce creative stories centered around Thanksgiving. Key Features: Tailored for grades ranging from 2nd to 5th. Promotes creativity and strengthens writing skills. Includes varied sentence structures and robust vocabulary choices. The kit contains 11 distinct Thanksgiving related topics , each with two layouts. In addition, digital templates are available that can easily adapt to student devices for better accessibility and convenience. Versatile Usage in Teaching Styles or Learning Environments: This bundle can be utilized not only as story starters but also as: - Collaborative group assignments during class - Engaging homework tasks for individual comprehension development at home This bundle exercises both creative writing skills and content organization abilities . It also helps in adapting narrative styles according to themes, enhancing critical thinking capacity. The use of digital Google Slides formats allows even the technologically inclined students to contribute effectively. Also, giving children control over visual aids or illustrations accompanying their text promotes accountability towards individual projects, which builds self-confidence in language arts significantly. > Main Subjects Addressed: Holidays (especially focusing on Thanksgiving) Creative Writing sub-subjects within grade levels ranging from 2 through 5 > This beneficial resource can be added into any elementary school curriculum planning resources folder. It ensures steady progress of students measured throughout semesters using Adobe PDF files consisting essentially of a set of user-friendly clutter-free 23 usable pages !
Author Blooming with Blake
Tags Thanksgiving, Writing Prompts, Creative Writing, Story Starters, Classroom Resource
100th Day of School Activity Pack 100's Day
100's Day, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Workbooks, Mazes, Worksheets
This is a fun activity packet that students can do on the 100th day of school. It is easy to print and prepare; just select al or some of the pages to fit your grade level/students' needs and staple. Students can color the front cover and fun practicing skills they have learned such as counting, writing, and place value. page 1- cover page, students can color and design page 2- Fill in the blank: On the 100th day I would eat _____, I wish I had 100 _____, If I had $100 I would buy _____, When I am 100 years old, I would _____. Page 3- Picture frame, draw a picture of yourself of when you are 100 Page 4- I Spy 100 Candies, hunt for the 100 different candies. There are sets of 10 of each candy, students track and record. Page 5- Use your creativity to turn the "100" into a picture of something Page 6- 100 Days Classroom Scavenger Hunt- students hunt for items in classroom such as pencil, marker, water bottles, stickers, posters, chairs, etc. Page 7- 100 Days T-Shirt, design your own 100th Day shirt. Page 8- Handwriting Practice- penmanship and spelling practice of the word "one hundred" Page 9- 100th Day Maze- help the kids find their way through the maze to get to the 100. Page 10-Race to 100 game- students play this game with a partner. They need a dice and highlighter to play the game. Page 11- Counting to 100- FIll in the missing numbers on the 100 chart. Page 12- Writing Prompt: When I am 100 Years Old... Page 13- 100 Days Poem- write an acrostic poem using the word "SCHOOL" Page 14- 100th Day Workout- A workout of 10 different exercises, students do 10 sets of each. Activities range for primary grade levels: K-3rd - Pick and choose what you like. #100sday #100thday #100daysofschool #100thdayactivities
Author CraftEdPrints
Tags 100sday, 100thday, 100daysofschool, 100thdayofschool, 100
DIY Thanksgiving Placemat, Fall Writing Prompt, Reasons to be Grateful
Creative Arts, Art, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Fall, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Writing, Handwriting, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Forever June Digital Design LOOKING FOR A FUN THANSGIVING WORKSHEET FOR YOUR STUDENTS? I am excited to introduce my HAPPY THANKSGIVING COLOURING ACTIVITY & WORD GAME PLACEMAT! This quick and easy Thanksgiving worksheet is a helpful resource for teachers of children in Kindergarten classrooms, school aged students in grade 1-4. It's also perfect as October Classroom Decor or November Bulletin Board Art for children in ESL, Homeschool or Special Education Classes. Your Students will be thrilled to create a meaningful Thanksgiving Keepsake, personalized with their own gratitude list, thoughts, drawings! Featuring a word game, writing prompts, drawing activities and a Thanksgiving Joke, this Thanksgiving Colouring Activity Worksheet creates a unique Thanksgiving Gift to bring home to your students parents! As a Thanksgiving Placemat, it can be laminated and brought out year after year! It can also be completed at a Thanksgiving Gathering or Party! Children can addtheir Gratitude Lists and use their drawing and colouring skills to create something truly one of a kindl! This seasonal Instant Download comes in A4 and 8.5X11 inches and makes a meaningful take home gift for parents, grandparents or Aunts and Uncles. I SUPPLY THE DESIGN AND YOU SUPPLY THE LITTLE ARTIST! This DIY Thanksgiving Colouring Page is an excellent way to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays in an age-appropriate manner. Your child or students will be excited to create something unique and personalized for their families. Whether you are a teacher looking for a low prep printable to use as morning work or as a take home Thanksgiving gift for parents, a homeschool teacher looking for a fun Thanksgiving Craft or to create a special keepsake from kids to grandparents or a parent looking for monthly or seasonal crafts that children will really enjoy and connect with, you have definitely come to the right store! This fun Thanksgiving Placemat Worksheet is a special way to create a One of a Kind Thanksgiving keepsake to send home with students over the holidays! It's as easy as 1-2-3, just Purchase-Download-Print! I hope you enjoy using this Thanksgiving Activity Placemat with your children or students as much as I enjoyed creating it! Thanks for visiting FOREVER JUNE DESIGN ! Here are more resources for you to enjoy: Teacher Appreciation Writing Activity Rocket Handprint Art April Fool’s Day Photo Props All About Mom Interview Earth Day Doodles Worksheet End of Year Gift for Students
Author Forever June Digital Design
Tags Writing Prompt, Thanksgiving Placemat, Colouring Activity, Drawing Sheet, Word Games, Autumn Worksheet, Take Home Gift, Homeschool Printable, Low Prep Morning Work, Instant Download October November Crafts
Writing Prompts: 4th of July
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, 4th Of July, Grade 3, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Writing Prompts : 4th of July is a ready-to-use resource to accompany Journey's Reading Program for 3rd graders.
Author Jessica Richmond
Tags Writing Prompts, 4th Of July Writing Prompt, 4th Of July, Writing, Journey's Reading Program Companion, Opinion Writing
Groundhog Day Writing Prompts and Activities
Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Winter, Grade 4, 5, 6, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Groundhog Day Writing Prompts and Activities Crafting engaging and enjoyable writing activities for your Middle School or SPED students can sometimes be daunting. However, the Groundhog Day Writing Prompts and Activities resource is here to alleviate that burden, especially as you navigate the winter blues of February. If history is your domain, this Groundhog Day Writing Prompts and Activities resource dives into the intriguing tales surrounding Groundhog Day, separating fact from legend, making for a delightful read for both you and your students. To catalyze your students' creativity, this bundle boasts task cards replete with creative writing prompts and even includes poetry activities. For a structured writing experience, you'll find pre-writing tools, graphic organizers, and proof-reading directions. If grading poses a challenge, a grading rubric is conveniently included. We understand the demands of teaching writing—it's often time-consuming and requires concerted effort. This comprehensive package is tailored to simplify your teaching experience. · ◈ RESEARCH has shown◈ ◈ It’s essential to set the purpose for writing because it influences the decisions students make about style. ◈ Creative writing plays an important role in literacy development. ◈ Writing helps foster the imagination, artistic expression, clear thinking and identity. ◈ Graphic organizers are visual tools that help children learn and understand. ◈ Writing is a process, in addition to pre-writing, students need to learn how to proof-read properly. ◈T HIS IS WHAT YOU’LL GET ◈. ◈. Complete Lesson Plan ◈. Is Groundhog Day Merely a Legend ◈. Interesting Facts ◈. Comprehension Questions ◈. Writing Prompt Task Cards ◈. Pre-writing Graphic Organizer ◈. Proof Reading ◈. Final Draft Instructions ◈. Grading Rubric ◈. Answers to Comprehension Questions PERSONALLY , I loved teaching ELA to my students. Believe it or not, I enjoyed reading their papers, they were so creative. Some of the ideas that I used in this RESOURCE were actually from my 6th graders. It always amazed me to see the improvements they made from the beginning of the year, they amazed themselves too. I hope these activities are what you need to turn your students on to writing and the writing process… THIS RESOURCE CAN BE USED FOR: ✔ Middle School ✔ Upper Elementary ✔ Special Ed Classrooms Copyright©2016 Deann Marin (Socrates Lantern)
Author Socrates Lantern
Tags February, Writing Prompts, Groundhog Day, Reading, Reading Comprehension
Create a Thanksgiving Day Obstacle Course Race PBL
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Math, P.E. & Health, Writing, Holidays, Thanksgiving, November, Months, Fall, Seasons, Addition and Subtraction, Decimals, Measurements, Multiplication and Division, Money, Time, Physical Education, Homeschool Curriculum, Grade 3, 4, Activities, Projects, Task Cards, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
Your grade 3 learners are going to enjoy this set of Thanksgiving themed PBL (Project Based Learning) activities. Set on Farmer Brown’s farm, this bundle of learning activities poses to your learners, the task of planning and designing a Thanksgiving Day obstacle course for 7 barnyard animals. Proceeds from the “Thanks-a-Thon” will be donated to a charity of each learners choosing. Throughout the project they will focus on organizing, planning, designing, and implementing all components of Farmer Brown’s charity event. Learners will strengthen their math skills in budgeting, elapsed time, place value, and measurement. They’ll also work on ELA skills such as writing a letter, parts of speech, opinion writing, descriptive writing, and critical thinking skills. In the final activity of the PBL, learners will write about their own personal Thanksgiving traditions. As a bonus, you can set aside time for your learners to participate in a whole group obstacle course made up of events learners created during the PBL process. It’s a great way to tie everything together and build learning connections. There is something for all types of learners in this PBL. The best part is that you can tailor the product to fit the needs of your individual learners. Use all the activities throughout the month of November or shorten the learning time to include only a handful of activities the week prior to Thanksgiving. Most pages of this product are available in both color, as well as black & white versions. A set of Power Point slides is included in the event you want to use some activities in whole group learning. For your convenience, an answer key is also provided. Below are details of each activity included in this PBL product. PAGES 1-2: Learners will read an explanation of the PBL and fill-in the graphic organizer with details of the charity event. PAGES 3-8: Learners will use information about each race participant to complete the registration cards for the event. PAGE 9: Learners will use clues to fill-in a monthly calendar which focuses on when specific tasks need to be completed for the race. PAGES 10-11: Learners will ask volunteers for help with the Thanks-a-Thon. They can fill-in a text message conversation or request help via a traditional letter format. PAGE 12: Learners will choose a charity to which they will donate race proceeds. They will write the name of the charity and explain why they chose it. PAGES 13-15: Using the provided information, learners will choose their race gear for each participant and budget the total amount of money needed for each race participant. PAGES 16-17: Learners will use the “Fan Gear” pricing page to complete the budget form to calculate sales profits. PAGES 18-19: Learners will use the “Gobble Up These Snacks” pricing page to complete the budget form to calculate sales profits. PAGES 20-21: Learners will calculate the total profit from the race and write a check to the charity of their choice. PAGES 22-23: Learners will decorate or design a shoe for each participant to wear in the race. After decorating/designing, learners will write a brief description of the shoe. PAGE 24: Learners will measure each race participant’s shoe to the nearest ½ inch. PAGES 25-28: Learners will complete 12 task cards focusing on math skills such as place value, rounding, and multiplication. PAGES 29-32: Learners will create 4 obstacle course events and write instructions for race participants to follow. PAGES 33-35: Learners will use the provides shapes to create a poster-size map of the obstacle course. PAGE 36: Learners will design and draw a motivational/encouraging banner to display along the path of the obstacle course. PAGE 37: Learners will use critical thinking skills to solve problems that arise during the race day events. PAGES 38-39: Learners will use analog clocks to calculate the race time of each participant. After each time is calculated, learners will complete the winners’ podium. PAGES 40-41: Learners will decorate or design a trophy for the winner of the obstacle course race. PAGE 42: Learners will use the provided stationery to write about their personal Thanksgiving traditions. ANSWER KEY POWER POINT SLIDES: 22 full-color slides to use in conjunction with the following activities: registration cards, budgeting, task cards
Author Quail Trail Products
Tags Project Based Learning, Thanksgiving, Opinion Writing, Budgeting, Elapsed Time, Measuring To Nearest 1/2 Inch, Time Management, Task Cards, Drawing, Obstacle Course
A Spooky Night at School Reading Passage - Halloween Reading Passage
ELA, Reading, Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Halloween, Holidays, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Centers, Writing Prompts
A Spooky Night at School Reading Passage tells the comical tale of what happens when a group of kids gets locked inside their school for the night, only to discover that their imaginations are way scarier than anything in real life! As they jump at creaky doors and flickering lights, they quickly learn that a squeaky janitor cart isn’t a ghost, and that shadows in the hallways are just coat racks. This reading passage comes with a set of fun activities to keep students both entertained and learning. Activity 1 features two comprehension questions that check if readers were following along with the kids' ridiculous, over-the-top fears. Activity 2 asks students to match four spooky-themed words with their meanings, because sometimes you need a solid vocabulary to describe what’s not really happening. Activity 3 brings in some grammar fun, where students fill in the blanks with the right words, because even during spooky nights, proper grammar saves the day! Activity 4 continues with fill-in-the-gaps to help students complete the story. Finally, Activity 5 gives students a chance to flex their creativity by drawing a picture of what their own “spooky” school night might look like. Spoiler: It’ll probably involve more giggles than gasps! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Reading, Reading Passages, Halloween Reading Passages, Reading Comprehension, Halloween Craft, Fall Craft, Autumn Craft, Fall Readi, Ng Passages
November Weekly Interactive Writing Prompts
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
November Weekly Interactive Writing Prompts is an engaging PowerPoint resource for 3rd-6th grade students to practice creative and informative writing skills. Designed for use in Google Classroom, this set includes 4 weekly prompt sets for the month of November centered around Thanksgiving themes. Each week contains 3 unique writing prompts that allow students to freely express their thoughts within the provided text boxes. As the teacher, you can edit or alter these prompts as needed to align to your curriculum . Either assign one prompt per week for all students or allow them to choose their favorite to respond to. Their responses can then be easily turned in digitally through Google Classroom for your review. With flexible implementation options, this writing activity encourages students to strengthen their writing abilities in an interactive and seasonal way.
Author The Language of Learning
Tags November, Thanksgiving, Winter, Creative Writing, Google Classroom