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Writing Activities
Encourage your students to express themselves with a variety of writing activities designed to enhance creativity and skill. This collection includes prompts, storytelling exercises, and collaborative writing projects. By incorporating these resources into your curriculum, you can help students develop their writing abilities and find joy in the process of creating written works.
Dystopian, Science Fiction & Fantasy Genre Study & Board Game Project
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Projects, Activities
So many students love reading dystopian, science fiction, and fantasy novels. The 26=page highly engaging Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Fantasy Genre Study and Board Game Project for Middle School Students will excite your students as they explore these genres in depth culminating in an engaging and creative collaboration to create a board game that their fellow students will play. By the end of this unit, your students will have an excellent understanding of these genres. Incorporating dystopian fiction, science fiction, and fantasy into students' literary experiences enriches their reading comprehension, critical thinking abilities, and capacity for empathy.These genres encourage students to explore the boundaries of the human imagination while engaging with thought-provoking ideas that are relevant to their lives and the world around them. They encourage critical thinking, speculation, empathy, awareness of different perspectives, imagination, creativity, and moral and ethical exploration. You will find a detailed interactive standards-aligned lesson plan in which you and your students compare and contrast the 3 genres and their characteristics. The lesson plan includes objectives and learning targets, a variety of handouts and worksheets for students to deepen their understanding of the genres as well as the elements of fiction and how they play out in the genres. The directions for creating and then playing the board game are clear and easy to follow. Also included are daily accountability sheets for the students as they work in their groups to create the board game as well as a self-evaluation and a group evaluation of their process, their game board and the game boards of other groups. The best part of this unit is the day they get to play each others' games. As part of the game board evaluation, you, as their teacher, get to play their games as well. This highly creative project will engage your students and will encourage your students to creatively and critically "think outside the box" as they work collaboratively to create a game that best reflects their book. This resource downloads as a pdf but includes a google doc force copy link on the Table of Contents page. Resources in this unit include the following A detailed, standards-aligned lesson plan with objectives and learning targets Book Browse Lesson Plan and handout Note Taking Guide Handout Game Board Directions Self-Evaluation Check Off Grading Handout Game Board Project Daily Accountability Game Board Game Rubric Check out other Book Reports and Genre Study Projects in my Store: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/intentional-teaching-and-learning Autobiography / Biography Genre Study Book Report and Speech Book into Movie Project: Compare and Contrast Book Report and Essay Book Jacket Book Report Character Analysis Essay, Gift for a Character Book Report, and Oral Presentation Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Fantasy Genre Study and Board Game Project Historical Fiction Genre Study Book Report Historical Fiction Genre Study Literature Circle Project Mini-Reviews Book Report Mystery, Thriller, Horror, and Suspense Genre Study Book Report Narrative Nonfiction Genre Study Book Report and Project Poetry Book Report Contact me at gruenwaldy1@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Author Intentional Teaching and Learning
Tags Book Report Project, Genre Study, Critical Thinking, Creative Project, Game Board, Elements Of Fiction, Middle School, Dystopian Science Fiction Fantasy, Writing, Rubric
How to Write An Essay: Memory Match Game - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Games
How to Write An Essay: Memory Match Game - FLASH-MAC This innovative teaching tool is designed with educators in mind. It simplifies complex essay writing techniques into a captivating memory match game, primarily targeting students from grade 5 to grade 8. This product covers six significant topics related to drafting an insightful essay. The highly effective learning tool uses the concept of pairing. Six corresponding pairs of key essay writing elements and their definitions are cleverly concealed within the game, promoting retention through meaningful practice and repetition. Thesis statements Topic sentences Supporting details Transitional words or phrases, Conclusions This module is adaptable for diverse classroom settings such as whole-group instruction or small group learning stations, it also works well as a differentiated learning activity for individual students struggling with specific areas of essay writing. Teachers’ Companion Tool "How To Write An Essay: Memory Match Game - FLASH-MAC” can be heavily relied upon not only in direct instruction but also when assigning homework or review tasks. This interactive resource aims at making sure every student gets the opportunity and support they need to master academic composition. Educational Standards Alignment The software aligns with Common Core State Standards emphasizing proficiency in language arts—specifically on enhancing students’ skills surrounding written expression. Moreover, its content reflects Blooms Taxonomys pedagogical principles prioritizing higher-order thinking skills rather than pure memorization. Please Note: This product is provided exclusively as Mac software (confirm compatibility before download). Users get one full product file upon purchase. Experience the Revolution in Learning Find out how “How To Write An Essay: Memory Match Game - FLASH-MAC” reimagines language arts instruction by synthesizing essential concepts into engaging gaming moments!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
Letter Y Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the Letter Y Song, which teaches the Letter Y Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter Y, vocabulary words with the Letter Y sound, and Letter Y handwriting practice. This product could help other teachers by teaching them the Letter Y Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter Y, vocabulary words with the Letter Y sound, and Letter Y handwriting practice.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
Daily Discoveries for JULY: Thematic Learning Activities for EVERY DAY
Holiday & Seasonal, Writing, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Presenting: Daily Discoveries for JULY: Thematic Learning Activities for EVERY DAY The Daily Discoveries series provides a unique and creative way to incorporate daily celebrations into your curriculum. Suitable for Kindergarten through Grade 5 , this teaching resource turns every day into an exciting adventure through the celebration of interesting events like Picnic Day, Treasure Island Day or Beatrix Potter's Birthday. This July edition allows teachers to invigorate their standard lessons with thematic content associated with various intriguing events observed throughout the month of July. Included in This Book: A total of 192 ready-to-print pages. All materials are conveniently available in PDF format. Easily integrated into any teaching plan, suitable for whole group instruction, small group activities or homework assignments. This versatile resource gives educators boundless opportunities to impart knowledge across a range of diverse topics. Cross-Curricular Connection: These thematic activities correspond with different subject areas: Language arts, Writing, Social studies, Math science and health. This encourages multidisciplinary learning and aids students in making connections between different areas of study. Fitness and art-related activities spark interest among students while also promoting kinesthetic involvement – definitely a bonus point! Historical Element: Coupling historical events such as Pioneer Day or Man on the Moon Day with music or drama lets students appreciate pivotal moments from our past while understanding their significance. In conclusion, the Daily Discoveries for JULY: Thematic Learning Activities for EVERY DAY is an engaging platform that takes learning up a notch, transformed into a celebration, every day! Its comprehensive coverage across grades K-5 and its variety ensures there's something enjoyable for everyone. It stands proud as an exceptional educational journey crafted with the highest of school standards and student engagement in mind.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Thematic Learning, Thematic Units, Learning, Discoveries
How to Cook a Turkey -|Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This expansive writing toolkit centers around the festive example of cooking a turkey to teach young students procedural "how-to" composition. With abundant resources catering to diverse learning modalities, the product transforms an appealing real-world routine into an engaging literacy lesson that develops sequence skills vital for quality procedural writing. Two anchor charts visually introduce the conventions of the genre while offering transition words to connect steps chronologically. Detailed checklists support student self-evaluation at two ability levels. A sample "How to Cook a Turkey" modeled by the teacher demonstrates key features like imperative verbs, listing required tools and ingredients and safety tips. Vivid sequencing tasks with illustration cards reinforce the logical flow spanning thawing, prepping, roasting and basting. Versions with and without text support differentiation. Writing templates further reinforce ordering from beginning to end while building confidence to incorporate personal perspectives. Primary-lined composition booklets with pictures to color create enthusiasm for writing the procedural passage. Finished how-to guides shine when decorated with final draft templates featuring a decadent roasted turkey demonstrating the delicious outcome! This cross-curricular resource easily integrates science, math and life skills into literacy instruction on an essential writing form. Check Out More How-To Writing Units! - How to Make Popcorn: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Gingerbread: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Carve a Pumpkin: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Wash a Car: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Built a Snowman: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Chocolate Milk: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Caramel Apples: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Pumpkin Pie: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Writing Activities, Sequencing Activity, Following Directions, Creative Writing, Thanksgiving, Fall, Autumn, Cooking, Baking, Roast
How to Write An Essay: Informative Fact-Based Essays - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
How to Write An Essay: Informative Fact-Based Essays - FLASH-MAC FLASH-MAC is an invaluable teaching resource designed specifically for educators. The primary focus is instilling strong essay writing skills in grade 5 to grade 8 pupils, particularly in the Language Arts subject. Theoretical Understanding and Practical Comprehension Crafted with a unique mix of theory and practical understanding, this software-based education tool enhances the learning process with engaging activities. It introduces students to the intriguing world of California Movie Studios , encouraging them to understand the differences between facts and opinions within an informative essay context. In-depth Learning Experience This tool allows students to refine their critical thinking abilities by replacing opinion-based sentences with factual ones. This approach not only enhances their understanding of informative essays but also improves cognitive abilities, fostering a deeper appreciation for fact-based writing. Educational Standards Compliance The resource aligns perfectly with established Common Core State Standards . Maintains principles outlined in Bloom's Taxonomy, enabling teachers' compliance with necessary educational guidelines. . Promotes rigorous academic exercises aimed at optimal learning outcomes. . Flexible Usage Environment Suitable for whole group lessons allowing collective brainstorming sessions. Fits small group activities or individual tasks as well as homework assignments encouraging further exploration outside classroom hours. , Possesses a digital format that works well both in home-school settings and traditional classrooms alike. . Balancing academic language development while providing entertainment yields a successful mix enhancing student engagement levels. The result is well-rounded growth and improved knowledge absorption across diverse contexts.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
How to Write An Essay: Descriptive Essay - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
How to Write An Essay: Descriptive Essay - FLASH-MAC: A Decipherable Tool for Students The How to Write An Essay: Descriptive Essay - FLASH-MAC is an intelligently designed, educational tool tailor-made to help students excel in essay writing. It primarily targets refining skills for creating well articulated descriptive essays. Functionality: This app works on any Mac software and comes as an interactive flash application. It has a Fill-In-The-Blanks Graphic Organizer , designed specifically to assist learners in completing the body section of their descriptive essays efficiently. Educational Benefits: Promotes creativity and critical thinking Encourages exploration of language use and organization layers Aids in comprehensive connections between words and context formation, boosting understanding levels Fulfillment across Diverse Learning Environments: This tool can be easily adapted for large class instruction sessions or smaller study groups. Even Homeschoolers due its ease-of-use can benefit from this resource. Educational Standards Alignment: Developed keeping Common Core State Standards, it is relevant for Language Arts curriculum focused on Writing particularly suitable from Grade 5 through Grade 8. Suggested Uses: While independently usable by determined learners regularly along with school exercises or extra homework tasks, teacher assisted implementation will provide instant feedback thereby enhancing learning outcomes. In conclusion, the "How to write An Essay: Descriptive Essay - FLASH-MAC" successfully connects classroom instruction theory with hands-on text practice which advances active participation leading ahead towards assured step-by-step progress.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
Love to Write!: Activities to Sharpen Creative Writing Skills
ELA, Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
The Love to Write!: Activities to Sharpen Creative Writing Skills Teaching Resource This resource is a treasure trove for educators aiming to stimulate creativity and critical thinking within their 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. This tool is primarily for Language Arts subject matter. Easy-to-Follow Format Love to Write! introduces various exercises with a clear, straightforward structure. The activities aim at developing valuable skills such as: The use of similes and metaphors Exploring different poetic forms like haiku and limericks Incorporating non-traditional elements like letters and editorials into writing exercises. Versatility in Educational Settings Giving importance to the fact that not all classrooms function the same way, Love to Write! can be applied either as whole group instruction or given out as small group work tasks. What Makes It Stand Out? Creative writing should encompass more than just teaching students how essays or stories should be written. Understanding this requirement: A comprehensive Teacher Notes section is included providing additional literary references. Vocabulary enhancements are provided, ensuring well-rounded writers get created from these activities. Digital Compatibility To ensure ease of use even outside of classroom situations: [COMING IN BOLD]Love To Write! : Activities To Sharpen Creative Writing Skills is available as a PDF file. This guarantees compatibility with most digital devices: desktop computers, laptops or tablets etc... Specially designed by experienced education professionals for real classroom situations , Love To Write! guarantees students will enjoy the creative writing learning process while also sharpening their essential skills.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Letter F Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
The Letter F Song is a great resource for teaching the Letter F Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter F, vocabulary words with the Letter F sound, and Letter F handwriting practice. This product is perfect for teachers who want to help their students learn the Alphabet.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
How to Write a Paragraph: Brainstorming Topics - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
How to Write a Paragraph: Brainstorming Topics - FLASH-MAC In the realm of education, clarity and organization remain key in fostering student's writing skills. The product "How to Write a Paragraph: Brainstorming Topics" serves as an engaging teaching resource to aid educators while they navigate this terrain. A Helpful Tool for Educators This interactive software engages students through a General-to-Specific Graphic Organizer. Essentially, it promotes critical thinking by guiding learners from broad ideas down to the specifics. Students are actively involved in the learning process as they organize words from a given list into their logical orders under matching topics. The tool is not just aligned with Common Core State Standards, but also tied to Bloom's Taxonomy. From this standpoint, educators can be confident of reinforcing student's comprehension and application of essential language arts ground rules effectively. Versatility and Ease-of-Use Designed for usability with Mac systems, this digital tool provides flexibility in how it can be deployed in learning environments for students spanning grades 5 through 8. You can use it for both whole group instruction or small group exercises according to your needs, No struggle when it comes to homework assignments; simply assign different brainstorming topics, Students can reflect on their understanding virtually at any place using their Mac gadgets. The resource comes packaged in one product file ensuring comfortable ease-of-use void of clutter. Fostering Future Thinkers and Writers Dive into modern ways of molding audacious thinkers and prolific writers with "How To Write A Paragraph: Brainstorming Topics." It offers you distinctiveness among peers by embracing innovation without compromising proven pedagogical approaches underscoring language arts teachings today.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
How to Write a Paragraph: Topic, Supporting and Closing Sentences - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
How to Write a Paragraph: Topic, Supporting and Closing Sentences - FLASH-MAC This is an instructive resource that redefines digital learning by making it tangible and interactive for students of grade 5 till 8. It helps them understand the construction of paragraphs using an engaging Graphic Organizer . The teaching tool focuses on various key aspects of paragraph writing: Topic sentences Supporting phrases Closing sentences The innovative drag-and-drop mechanism encourages direct involvement from the student's side. Learners manually assign identified sentences from a given paragraph onto corresponding sections in the organizer. An Example: Learners are presented with comprehensive content on Hawaii. This ensures exposure to new vocabulary, boosts General Knowledge and facilitates language arts learning concurrently. This contextualized pedagogy is useful both in classroom settings or during small group activities. It can be easily assimilated within lesson plans or even used for homework assignments. Conformance to Standards: The quality of How to Write a Paragraph: Topic, Supporting and Closing Sentences – FLASH-MAC adheres to Common Core State Standards. It also takes into account Bloom’s Taxonomy principles; Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) are instilled systematically which fosters critical analyzing abilities among students. A bonus: This instructional resource comes as Mac compatible software which implies easy accessibility across all Apple devices forging tech-friendly educators who prefer modern e-learning methodologies over traditional means. In Summary: "How To Write A Paragraph" forms a foundational building block towards integral written communication skills designed appropriately for our digitally-oriented world, enriching young minds one sentence at a time.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
1-digit and 2-digit MULTIPLICATION Learning Activities with Monsters
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry, Math, Multiplication and Division, Division, Grade 4, 5, Activities
Your grade 4 and grade 5 learners are going to have a monsterously good time practicing their multiplication skills with the learning activity. The best part is, they’ll be up and out of their seats accessing various parts of their brain through learning. The focus of this product is 1-digit and 2-digit multiplication. However, your learners will also work on concepts including rounding, 3-D shapes, and tally marks . At each station, they’ll read the instructions, use the corresponding cards to complete the task, and determine the characteristics of their monster. Once they have completed each station, learners will use the clues they collected along the way to draw a portrait of their monster. ELA extension activities are included as a bonus . With them, learners have the opportunity to organize and write a narrative or persuasion piece . You can also choose to have them write a cinquain or acrostic poem about their monster. This is a great activity as an ice breaker for the beginning of the school year. It can also be used to showcase learners’ work for open house or as a fun, end of the year activity. All station instructions and corresponding cards are available in a color version, as well as a black and white version. Print/copy them onto cardstock and laminate for year over year use. After the initial prep, the rest of the activity is print and go. Take a look at the details of each page below. PAGE 1: Station #1 Instructions (full page) learners multiply two numbers. PAGE 2: Station #2 Instructions (full page) learners count tally marks and multiply. PAGE 3: Station #3 Instructions (full page) learners multiply dollar amounts. PAGE 4: Station #4 Instructions (full page) learners multiply the number of birthday candles. PAGE 5: Station #5 Instructions (full page) learners determine if the given multiplication equation is true or false. PAGE 6: Station #6 Instructions (full page) learners multiply two numbers and round the product to the nearest hundred. PAGE 7: Station #7 Instructions (full page) learners multiply two numbers and add 1,000 to the product. PAGE 8: Station #8 Instructions (full page) learners count the number of faces on the given 3-D shapes and multiply the two answers. PAGE 9: Station #1 and Station #2 (half-page) instructions. PAGE 10: Station #3 and Station #4 (half-page) instructions. PAGE 11: Station #5 and Station #6 (half-page) instructions. PAGE 12: Station #7 and Station #8 (half-page) instructions. PAGES 13-16: task cards corresponding with Station #1 (32 cards). PAGES 17-20: task cards corresponding with Station #2 (32 cards). PAGES 21-24: task cards corresponding with Station #3 (32 cards). PAGES 25-28: task cards corresponding with Station #4 (32 cards). PAGES 29-32: task cards corresponding with Station #5 (32 cards). PAGES 33-36: task cards corresponding with Station #6 (32 cards). PAGES 37-40: task cards corresponding with Station #7 (32 cards). PAGES 41-44: task cards corresponding with Station #8 (32 cards). PAGE 45: Answer recording sheet (2 sheets per page) PAGE 46: Frame in which learners draw a portrait of their monster. PAGE 47: Monster bio sheet where learners fill-in characteristics about their monster. PAGE 48: Instructions, check-off list, and brainstorming for writing a narrative piece. PAGE 49: Instructions, check-off list, and organization for writing a persuasion piece. PAGE 50: Stationery for learners to write their narrative or persuasion pieces. PAGE 51: Instructions and frame for learners to write a cinquain poem. PAGE 52: Instructions and frame for learners to write an acrostic poem.
Author Quail Trail Products
Tags Monsters, Multiplication, Creative Writing, Poetry, Drawing, Rounding, Tally Marks, 3-D Shapes, Art, ELA
Science Fiction Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects
Science Fiction Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide Inspire imaginative writing projects in your classroom with the Science Fiction Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide. This handy guide is designed to foster creativity, organize thought processes, and build a strong foundation for successful narrative writing in students from grade 7 to 10. This guide sets itself apart by taking students through an engaging journey of ideation before they begin actual writing. Students start by making essential decisions about their story's plot through multiple-choice characterizations options and short-answer plotting devices. A unique map-drawing exercise helps them visualize the setting of their narrative, creating a more tangible framework for their storyline. The outlining guidance included completes the planning step, encouraging students to transform visual notes from their narrative map into words—the first step towards crafting an enthralling science fiction story. Versatility and Practical Use An integral part of this resource is its practical applicability in diverse settings—be it group discussions, individual assignments or even as homework tasks due to its student-friendly approach. Its versatility enables educators to adapt this tool according to varying teaching trends and learning preferences. In addition, the package includes a clear peer-editing activity which stimulates collaborative learning while improving self-editing skills among learners. The common core tied rubric gives teachers a reliable frame of reference for grading each student's work fairly and consistently. Ahead with Standard-based Teaching! With all these resources combined in one place - the Science Fiction Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide guarantees an enriching experience for your classrooms’ Language Arts program conducive for developing exemplary creative writing prowess among learners paving the path towards navigating standards-based Language (1 &2), Reading Literature (2) and Writing (3,4 &5) lessons smoothly. And it doesn't stop there! Teachers can now effortlessly integrate grading systems into Google Classroom or other Learning Management Systems presented via an editable rubric most suitably tailored towards effective teaching experiences understanding that not all classrooms are equal. Ease of Usage Obtainable as print-ready bookmarked and adjustable PDF files, the Lesson Show files provide an educator-friendly format. The striking yet clear PowerPoint Show Files make available full-color or black and white options matching your printing needs for this 4-page resource. In Conclusion, In simpler terms, with the Science Fiction Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide, educators are prepared to empower students to dive deep into out-of-this-world narratives!
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Science Fiction, Narrative Writing, Ideation, Plot Development, Peer-editing
Letter W Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the Letter W Song which teaches the sound of the letter W, both uppercase and lowercase, vocabulary words that have the sound of the letter W, and how to write the letter W. This product would be great for any teacher who is looking for a fun and interactive way to teach their students about the letter W.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
The Computer Game: Write A Play Script (9-13 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, Games, Activities
The Computer Game: Write A Play Script (9-13 years) Complete a play script on the title 'The Computer Game'. Use details in the stage directions to show how the characters feel. Prompts and examples are included in this pack. An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Play Script, Information Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Prompts, Character Study, Script Writing Games, Script Writing For Games, How To Write A Game Script
Sample Personal Essay w/ Analysis Activities – High School ELA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This no-prep short personal essay with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day sub plan or as an introduction to a larger unit on writing college application essays or creative non-fiction. Richard Post’s “The Mile" will appropriately introduce the elements of personal essay and non-fiction writing to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis and writing skills. Planning a week-long unit around this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the story and analysis questions to your students and let them read the story and answer the questions (or read the story aloud and answer the questions as a discussion - your choice!). Once you feel your students are ready for their understanding of the story to be assessed, hand out the literary analysis essay assignment. The essay's prompt is based upon response questions and the worksheet also includes literary analysis writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-aligned rubric for straightforward grading. Your download includes the following: - The short personal essay "The Mile," by Richard Post (written exclusively for The Language of Educational Art) - 9 accompanying response questions (w/ answer key) designed to further your students' understanding of the structure and thematic concepts found in personal narratives - A self-checking Easel activity version of the analysis questions - A literary analysis essay assignment that builds on students' thematic understanding of "The Mile" and the work might be viewed by a college admissions officer (40 points - tied to 4 Common Core Standards) SYNOPSIS OF 'THE MILE': Inspired by Roger Bannister, the author Richard Post starts his junior-year track and field season by setting a personal goal to run a sub five-minute mile. As he strives to become a better athlete, teammate, and competitor, Richard learns the true purpose of goal settings and hard work. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Post came late to writing YA literature, but he has been a storyteller and raconteur his entire life. When he’s not writing short stories for The Language of Educational Art, he enjoys fishing for rock bass on Higgins Lake, hunting pheasants on the farms of mid-Michigan, bottling sun pickles (here's his famous recipe ), hosting “whoopie” parties for his grandchildren, and playing cribbage. He lives with his wife Beverly in St. Louis, Michigan and Orange Beach, Alabama. Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9 through 12. The included activities and rubric are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (1 and 2), Reading Literature (2), and Writing (2). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. This resource contains 10 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags College Essay, Reflection Essay, College Apps, Literary Analysis, Personal Essay
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Oscar Wilde
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Oscar Wilde was perhaps the funniest and most inventive writer of the late Victorian Era. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned writer of "The Importance of Being Earnest" and A Picture of Dorian Grey with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Oscar Wilde fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: An Oscar Wilde essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) An Oscar Wilde biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Oscar Wilde notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: J.K. Rowling
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the creator of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Rowling fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A J.K. Rowling essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A J.K. Rowling biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their J.K. Rowling notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining
Letter K Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities
This letter K beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter K. Each picture has bold colors and includes easily recognized pictures. Each activity can be used in a literacy center for students to practice letter recognition. What is Included: There is an instructional page with printing instructions. There are letter K posters with various letter K words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter K as well as words that begin with the letter K. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter K. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with K from words that do not begin with K. The letter K sorting cards that can also be used to play memory, matching, or concentration games. These cards can also be used during a lesson in a pocket chart as well as for a center display. When to Use: All of the activities make great literacy centers, by placing each set of activities in the center and letting students complete activities alone or with a partner. These activities make great morning tub activities. Just place these activities in morning bins for students to complete as their classmates arrive to class. Skills Assessed: These activities assess letter recognition skills, beginning sounds, handwriting, and sorting skills. Each activity in this set is low prep. Each activity just needs to be printed out, cut apart, and laminated if desired. When you laminate the writing cards, you can create a writing center activity that is reusable is you add dry erase markers. The handwriting cards and beginning sound clip cards can be turned into task box activities.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Phonics, Writing Centers, Real Photographs, Early Literacy, Letter K
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Maya Angelou
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Maya Angelou is one of the most significant American writers and Civil Rights activists of the twentieth-century. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Maya Angelou fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A Maya Angelou essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A Maya Angelou biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Maya Angelou notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining
How to Write and Mail a Letter | Early Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
How to Write and Mail a Letter | Early Writing and Sequencing Activity | Informational or Expository Writing Discover the convenience of using the How to Write and Mail a Letter packet, an outstanding teaching resource for students in Grades 1-3 with an emphasis on Language Arts . It is an educative journey that enlightens learners about early writing skills through practical activities such as writing prompts, worksheets, and printables. This packet does more than just guide students on how to write: it also creates enlightening discussion around crafting hand-written letters. The package comes equipped with resources that effortlessly spark exciting conversations about writing procedures - perfect for quick lesson plans or even covering classes during your absence! The experience becomes fun-filled by making teaching interactive through real-life examples such as showing them actual mailboxes, envelopes etc., greatly engaging young minds. The Packet Includes: Educational resources like anchor charts defining ‘how-to’ writings along with transitional words cards. Two levels of editing checklists. Eight color sequencing cards (with and without words). A series of worksheets asking "What is needed to mail a letter?" Cut-out sequence cards along with envelope template & primary line posters where children can write sequences. A full-page booklet including pictures that can be colored then written about while they learn concepts sequentially - learning made fun! Fresh Ideas: This versatile package hosts several types other types of prompts ensuring your young writers always have fresh ideas! To keep it light-hearted - there are many additional activities like templates for colorful letters topped final drafts; keeping room for creativity intact even while learning structured responses. Dedicated Towards Bettering Language Arts: With aspects dedicated towards bettering language arts, specifically within Fall and Winter season, this tool is enormously effective—be it for large class groups, smaller groups or individuals; homework assignments or learning online/offline. This comprehensive package comes as a downloadable PDF file that includes a total of 45 pages. PressEvent - Add this resource in the classroom or for homeschooling settings and enhance sequential writing skills in more ways than one. Try today! Seeing is believing after all!
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Letter Writing, Sequencing Activity, Expository Writing, Early Writing Skills, Language Arts
Letter T Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the Letter T Song which teaches the sound of the letter T, both uppercase and lowercase, vocabulary words that use the sound of the letter T, and handwriting practice for the letter T. This product can help teachers with teaching their students the letter T and all of its uses.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
Father's Day Narrative Writing Guide!
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Honor your father by transforming him into a superhero in your very own action-adventure tale! Our collection of narrative writing guides aims to facilitate the journey from "conceptualization to completion" by allowing students' creativity to ignite their writing, instead of the other way around. Unlike many traditional creative writing tasks, our Father's Day guide initiates the process by encouraging students to make straightforward and enjoyable decisions about the fundamental aspects of their narrative even before they begin to jot down their ideas or start typing! You'll be amazed at how simply your students will be able to craft their own Father's Day narrative. Beginning with straightforward directions, examples, and tips, students will then be able to plan out their story using multiple choice characterization options, short answer plotting devices, and map-drawing activity. An outlining guidance completes the narrative planning process. By then, students will be excited to start drafting their story. A clear peer edit activity is included with this resource, as well as a Common Core-tied rubric. Perfect as an instant sub plan (just print and leave on your desk!) or as a foundation for a week-long writing project, your download provides: A storyboard template guiding students in choosing their plot's setting, protagonist, character development, antagonist, and conflict (little to no writing needed!) A research table to help students flesh out their narrative details A narrative structuring exercise allowing students to use their storyboard's guidelines to commence drafting their narrative A Father's Day narrative writing task sheet featuring descriptions of well-known family tales, a calendar for setting due dates, general tips for narrative writing, a checklist for peer editing of fantasy writing, and a grading rubric aligned with FOUR Common Core standards This 4-page lesson is offered in both full color and black & white versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 7, 8, 9, and 10. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (1 and 2), Reading Literature (2), and Writing (3, 4, and 5). This resource is provided in print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF files and PowerPoint Show files. This resource contains 4 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Creative, Essay, Rubric, Narrative
Sample Science Fiction Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This no-prep short science fiction story with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day sub plan or as an introduction to a larger unit on story-genre or creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Hallway” will appropriately introduce the elements of science fiction stories to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis and writing skills. Planning a week-long unit around this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the story and analysis questions to your students and let them read the story and answer the questions (or read the story aloud and answer the questions as a discussion - your choice!). Once you feel your students are ready for their understanding of the story to be assessed, hand out the literary analysis essay assignment. The essay's prompt is based upon response questions and the worksheet also includes literary analysis writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-aligned rubric for straightforward grading. Your download includes the following: - The short science fiction narrative "The Hallway," by Richard Post (written exclusively for The Language of Educational Art) - 8 accompanying response questions (w/ answer key) designed to further your students' understanding of the structure and thematic concepts found in science fiction stories - A self-checking Easel activity version of the analysis questions - A literary analysis essay assignment that builds on students' understanding of "The Hallway" and how science fiction narratives are structured (40 points - tied to 4 Common Core Standards) SYNOPSIS OF ‘THE HALLWAY': It's 2141, and Dr. Abraham Lazarouch has spent the past eighty years inventing the technology to cure death. Facing his "original-life" mortality, Dr. Lazarouch reflects on his long career while being prepared for life as a BioDroid. But what awaits the doctor on the far end of the Hallway? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Post came late to writing YA literature, but he has been a storyteller and raconteur his entire life. When he’s not writing short stories for The Language of Educational Art, he enjoys fishing for rock bass on Higgins Lake, hunting pheasants on the farms of mid-Michigan, bottling sun pickles (here's his famous recipe ), hosting “whoopie” parties for his grandchildren, and playing cribbage. He lives with his wife Beverly in St. Louis, Michigan and Orange Beach, Alabama. Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9 through 12. The included activities and rubric are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (1 and 2), Reading Literature (2), and Writing (2). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. This resource contains 13 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Science Fiction, Literary Analysis, Sample Essay, Essay