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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.
Letter Y Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities
This letter Y beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter Y. 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 Y posters with various letter W words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter Y as well as words that begin with the letter Y. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter Y. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with Y from words that do not begin with Y. The letter Y 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 Y
How to Carve a Pumpkin | Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This fall-themed resource about jack-o-lanterns will engage young writers in learning how to explain a process using sequential “how-to” writing. The materials creatively break down the steps to transform a pumpkin into a festive lantern into a simple sequence designed to motivate emerging students. Various printable templates guide children to color, cut out, organize, and describe the methodology for carving the holiday symbols. The packet incorporates two leveled writing checklists appropriate for kindergarten through early elementary to reinforce core procedural writing skills. Vivid pictorial cards demonstrate pumpkin carving while corresponding vocabulary word cards allow for matching games or displays. A sample how-to paragraph models the format and an autumn-inspired sequencing word bank introduces key transition terms. Primary workbook-style templates encourage students to enumerate or depict the necessary carving tools, safety rules, pumpkin selection criteria, and step-by-step methodology for assembling the holiday decor. Extensions guide young writers to adapt unique carved pumpkin designs or to craft stories starring pumpkin characters. A final draft pumpkin template offers the possibility of actually demonstrating the carving process in class using faux pumpkins. With opportunities to strengthen fine motor skills, sequence events, practice transition words, apply controlled writing, and develop pumpkin-inspired narratives, students gain confidence applying core how-to writing techniques to a seasonal topic that fuels imagination. The cross-disciplinary focus marries science and literacy learning through hands-on engagement around the iconic fall tradition. This versatile resource allows flexible implementation ranging from whole group pumpkin carving demonstrations to individual student work. Both emerging and early writers will relish diving into the autumnal printables and activities built around transforming pumpkins into creative lanterns. Check Out More How-To Writing Units! - How to Rake Leaves: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Popcorn: 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 - How to Wash a Dog: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Hot Chocolate: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Wrap a Gift: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Build a Sand Castle: 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 Pumpkin Activity, Following Directions, Writing Worksheet, Writing Activity, Carving, Pumpkins, Halloween, Fall, Autumn, Jack O Lantern
Letter H Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities
This letter H beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter H. 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 H posters with various letter H words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter H as well as words that begin with the letter H. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter H. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with H from words that do not begin with H. The letter H 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 H
Letter P Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities
This letter P beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter P. 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 P posters with various letter P words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter P as well as words that begin with the letter P. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter P. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with P from words that do not begin with P. The letter P 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 P
How to Make Gingerbread | Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This cross-curricular resource is a great way to creatively teach emerging writers the basics of crafting step-by-step “how-to” explanations. The materials are designed to break down the process of making festive gingerbread into clear, engaging sequences that appeal to young students. Various printable templates guide children to color, cut out, organize, and describe the steps for whipping up the tasty wintertime treat. The packet includes two anchor charts explaining the key traits of procedural writing and common transitional phrases to cement understanding. A sample how-to paragraph models the desired format, while two leveled editing checklists provide developmentally-appropriate guidance for revising student work. Additionally, teachers receive a set of vivid sequencing cards demonstrating the gingerbread making procedure and individual vocabulary word cards that can be displayed or matched to corresponding images. Primary workbook-style templates prompt students to share the necessary kitchen tools, ingredients, safety considerations, and chronological steps required to complete the task. Extensions encourage students to describe favorite holiday goodies, adapt recipes, or craft narratives around anthropomorphic gingerbread characters. A final draft gingerbread man provides the entertaining possibility of actually baking the cookies in class once the process has been clearly mapped. With opportunities to strengthen fine motor skills through coloring, organizing logical sequences, copying transition words, controlled writing practice, and composing gingerbread-inspired stories, students gain confidence applying core procedural writing techniques to a delicious wintertime topic that feeds imagination. The cross-disciplinary focus creatively integrates science and literacy learning through hands-on engagement centered around a beloved holiday tradition. This versatile resource allows flexible implementation ranging from whole group gingerbread demonstrations to individual student work. Both emerging and early writers will be eager to dive into the festive printables and activities built around a favorite seasonal treat. Check Out More How-To Writing Units! - How to Wash a Dog: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Hot Chocolate: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Wrap a Gift: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Build a Sand Castle: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Decorate a Christmas Tree: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Apple Pie: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make a Rootbeer Float: 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 Following Directions, Step By Step, Writing Prompts, Sequencing, Sequence, Ginger Bread, Christmas, Winter, Gingerbread Man, Recipe
How to Write An Essay: Proofreading Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
How to Write An Essay: Proofreading Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation - FLASH-MAC FLASH-MAC is a dynamic teaching resource that provides educators with an engaging tool for enhancing students' proofreading skills. Ideal for students in grades 5 to 8, this resource can be used across a variety of educational settings including traditional classrooms or homeschooling environments. Focusing specifically on writing aspects of Language Arts, it will enhance the learners' understanding of vital proofreading tasks such as: Refining spelling proficiency Tightening grammar usage Adherence to appropriate punctuation rules. The interactive nature of the software promotes hands-on learning, allowing students to interact with an error-ridden essay about "the life cycle of frogs" . By touching and correcting sentences directly on screen, pupils get direct involvement in rectifying composition errors. This flash-based teaching assistant aligns with the Common Core State Standards supporting educators in meeting key education benchmarks. It's designed considering Bloom's Taxonomy, ensuring comprehensive cognitive development while introducing learners to spelling correction exercises, grammar rules application, and accurate use of punctuation marks. The product file included in "How to Write An Essay: Proofreading Spelling Grammar and Punctuation - FLASH-MAC" , is easily accessible through MAC operating systems ensuring seamless technology integration within your instruction process. It supports various instruction methods: Whole group lessons : Facilitate class discussions around identifying errors Serving as small group activities : Promoting peer-to-peer learning dynamics Serving as individual assignments : Elevate independent abilities if preferred by teachers or applicable based on lesson structure. In conclusion, How to Write An Essay: Proofreading Spelling Grammar and Punctuation - FLASH-MAC is an important tool that enriches learner interaction while nurturing future adept writers effectively.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
Letter E Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the Letter E Song which helps teach the Letter E Sound, both uppercase and lowercase Letter E, vocabulary words with the letter e sound, and Letter E handwriting practice. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn the alphabet and improve their handwriting.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
Night over the Forest Journal Pack
ELA, Writing, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Night over the Forest Journal Pack This resource provides an immersive, imaginative way for students to express their knowledge and creativity. Ideal for various subjects this versatile tool adds depth while also facilitating transition into science-related topics. Journal Pack Includes: An artfully designed background page of a night sky spread over a tranquil pine forest. Elements Infographics of phases of the moon, stars, nocturnal creatures and more—all meticulously illustrated. These components together help in creating interactive journal pages that children will truly treasure. Versatility: This resource can be tailored to several different learning activities or goals. In Large Group Lessons: Possible discussions about nature —specifically nocturnal animals—or space exploration concepts such as star systems or lunar phases. In Smaller Groups Or One-On-One Sessions: Suitable as starting point for creative writing exercises steeped in imaginary forest adventures. Rewarding homework assignments supplementing book studies and nature observation can also be supported with visuals from this pack. Aditional Perks: The exquisitely drawn elements besides being used in journals can accentuate classroom displays by providing visually appealing informative details subtly captured in each illustration. Packaging and Application: Your digital download file is delivered in PNG format sized perfectly for A4 paper—which makes printing easy right off the bat! The Night over the Forest Journal Pack created with varied reading levels in mind (Kindergarten through Grade 5) aligns well with teachers' need for instructional tools that are flexible without compromising on enhancing student engagement.
Author Fiddleticks Education
Tags Night Sky, Pine Forest, Immersive Learning, Creative Writing, Nature Exploration
How to Write a Book Report: Memory Match Game - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Games
How to Write a Book Report: Memory Match Game - FLASH-MAC The How to Write A Book Report: Memory Match Game - FLASH-MAC is an interactive and engaging approach to literary comprehension. This unique teaching resource uses the familiar concept of memory match games to teach, test, and reinforce crucial definitions and concepts related to book report writing. This game is specially designed for middle school students falling between grades 5 through 8. It comprises six pairs of matching cards which correspond with six essential topics from the commonly taught 'How to Write a Book Report' lesson plan. Each pair includes a topic card and its respective definition card. Whole group instruction: The game can easily be used as part of collective classroom teaching. Small group activity: It can also be tailored for use in collaborative small-group settings. Distant learning/homework: If necessary, it could be assigned as individual homework providing further reinforcement outside school hours. In line with Mac operating systems, this software-based educational product requires minimal technical input from teachers or parents facilitating at-home learning while strictly adhering the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) framework ensuring accurate content alignment along with compliance. The structure follows Bloom's Taxonomy vouching for graduated levels of complexity thereby promoting mastery over time so cognition occurs naturally. In conclusion, language arts instructors will find How To Write A Book Report: Memory Match Game - FLASH-MAC , not only innovative but also effective in utilizing modern technology's digital interface while maintaining all traditional pedagogical methodologies intact promising optimum literacy development results among learners.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
Personal Hero Essay Project
ELA, Writing, Research, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
This 1-2 week personal hero essay project is an ideal opportunity to allow your students to learn about and share a personal hero while practicing their formal essay writing skills. Designed to work in any classroom grades 5-12, these scaffolded activities will guide your students through researching, interviewing, outlining, writing, and presenting about a meaningful person in their life. Introducing, assigning, and assessing this short writing lesson could not be easier! Simply print out the essay assignment sheet, discuss the directions with your students, and then move at your desired pace from task 1 (research planning) to task 2 (interview activity ) to task 3 (essay outlining), and then task 4 (presentation - optional). Your students will love the opportunity to have a deep discussion with their personal hero, and you'll love the high-quality essays and presentations that spring from their enthusiasm. Ideal for a short, in-between larger units project, your download includes: - A personal hero essay assignment sheet with essay rationale, step-by-step directions, writing tips, and self-and-peer revision activity - TASK 1: A personal hero research planning and note-taking activity that assists students on research topics and includes an art activity , and a space to organize research notes - TASK 2: An interview activity that asks students about their personal hero and provides a space for questions and answers, with a Common Core aligned rubric (ELA Standards: CCRA.W.4 and CCRA.SL.1) - TASK 3: A personal hero essay outline activity that takes students step-by-step through the writing process - TASK 4: A presentation assignment that includes presentation requirements, speaking tips, peer-edit checklist, and Common Core aligned rubric (ELA standards: CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5) A scaffolded and “assessment simplified” 40-point rubric tied to 4 ELA Common Core Standards (CCRA.W.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2) Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 7 through 12. The included rubrics are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Speaking and Listening (1, 4, and 5), Language (1 and 2), Writing (2 and 4), and Reading Information (1). 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 Research, Essay, Rubric
How to Write An Essay: Narrative Essay - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
How to Write An Essay: Narrative Essay - FLASH-MAC FLASH-MAC is an instructive teaching resource, ideal for educators in both the public and homeschooling sectors. This interactive tool introduces a unique approach to aiding students in Grades 5 through 8 understand the complexities of constructing a narrative essay. Key Features: The main element of this tool is our engaging Narrative Essay Storyboard Graphic Organizer . By manipulating images that signify particular verbs, students can organize their ideas using a storyboard format. This activity encourages creativity and helps understand structured writing. The versatile nature of the FLASH-MAC software enables customization to various instructional settings with learner interaction as its primary focus. This digital aid aligns perfectly with both Common Core State Standards and Bloom's Taxonomy – two highly regarded educational frameworks assuring pedagogical quality for Language Arts curriculums. Presented as downloadable software compatible solely with MAC platforms. Please confirm compatibility before purchase. The innovative design of How to Write An Essay: Narrative Essay - FLASH-MAC transforms the possibly tedious task of essay writing into an enjoyable activity by merging inventive teaching methods with student interaction! Inspire your scholars in their written composition journey! </pre
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Narrative Essay, Essay Writing, Language Arts, Writing Project, Verbs
How to Wash a Car | Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Teaching Resource: How to Wash a Car | Writing and Sequencing Activity | Informational or Expository Writing This teaching resource positions educators with an engaging method of incorporating practical life skills into language arts. Using various printables, worksheets, and writing prompts, it fosters a compelling writing experience for students. Practice sequencing actions and language expression : Set up an imaginary car wash station and help students visualize the steps involved in washing a car for themselves. Differentiation opportunities: Use this package for whole group instruction or small group work; varying degrees of complexity allow it to be easily adapted based on your learners' abilities. Suitable for early education grades: :Whether you're teaching preschool children or first graders; this resource helps build writing confidence progressively. This practical toolset includes: Anchor charts detailing 'How-to Writing' Editional transition words catered to early writers Vibrant sequencing cards which can be customized (both with words & without) Worksheets focusing on items needed when washing cars >/> < Overall , this activity proves as a fun educational distraction, also imparting valuable life lessons about expository writing and task execution instruction. Use this activity pack to teach both important life skills and sequencing through reading and writing!
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Car Washing, Sequencing Activity, Expository Writing, Practical Life Skills, Writing Instructions
Animal Adaptations in the Rainforest Habitat
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Strategies, Vocabulary, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Animal Adaptations in the Rainforest Habitat: An Educational Resource This comprehensive educational resource is designed specifically for 3rd and 4th graders. It covers the science of rainforest habitats but also helps enhance several other crucial skills such as reading, writing, reasoning, dictionary skills and comprehension abilities. Included Resources: PDF Workbook: An extensive 82-page workbook filled with worksheets and games exploring various aspects of rainforest habitat including its animals and their adaptations. Activities involve tasks like cutting out animal images to glue them next to appropriate habitats or filling sections of K-W-L charts . PowerPoint Presentation: A beautifully illustrated PowerPoint presentation explaining important concepts related to this rich ecosystem. It introduces students to various rainforest animals along with their unique adaptations. Rainforest Animal Adaptations Task Cards: This PDF includes 20 fill-in-the-blank and true/false task cards promoting active learning among students. An answer key ensures correct answers every time! . Rainforest Card Games: Gaming resources that help reinforce the deployed lessons about this intriguing habitat and its inhabitants are also included. All these resources can be conveniently adapted according to different learning arrangements while keeping student engagement at priority. The Tool packs in extra features for educators seeking cross-curricular resources - 'Animal Adaptations in the Rainforest Habitat' contains multiple informational handouts that not only expand vocabulary but also engage learners more interestingly by sharing facts about the diverse regions housing similar ecosystems. Purchasing this product will get you worksheets encompassing a wide variety of activities involving animal adaptations broken down into categories such as physical traits, behavioral traits plus cyclical life changes, brainstorming and imaginative sessions about “coolest” animals; word puzzles revolving around rainforest-related themes; construct their personal word search grids and several others. Packed with well-curated information in varied formats, this resource helps students understand the delicate balance maintained by a rainforest within its environment. As an added advantage, along besides science lessons, children get the opportunity to sharpen their grammar skills, spelling abilities and vocabulary while performing various tasks.
Author Quail Trail Products
Tags Animal Adaptations, Rainforest Habitat, Rainforest Animals, Ecology, Science Education
Letter U Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product can help teachers by providing them with a fun and engaging way to teach their students the letter U. The song is catchy and easy to follow, and the accompanying worksheets provide valuable practice for students.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
Letter W Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities
This letter W beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter W. 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 W posters with various letter W words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter W as well as words that begin with the letter W. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter W. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with W from words that do not begin with W. The letter W 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 W
Author At Work Writing Checklist Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
If you want to give students extra practice with writing skills, I have just the resource for you! What You Get: This is an Author at Work Writing Checklist that was designed for elementary students who need writing supports. This resource is a 6-page printable . How To Implement This Resource: Standard: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Directions: Use the writing checklists (narrative, informative, opinion) to ensure your written work is written clearly and contains the necessary components. There are 3 types of checklists included: - Narrative Writing - Opinion Writing - Informative Writing Each checklist can be printed in color or black and white. These checklists can be utilized any time you are focusing on these writing types. These are also great to print, laminate, and display on a reading or writing bulletin board. I hope you enjoy! Here are more of my resources for you to enjoy: Total Solar Eclipse Worksheet Recognizing Fractions Worksheet Long U Matching Puzzle 1.OA.5 Common Core Math Lesson Point of View Activity Rounding to the Nearest Hundred Thousandth Worksheet You can find more resources at my storefront here: Have Fun Teaching
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Reading Poster, Writing Poster, Writing Checklist, Opinion Writing, Narrative Writing, Informative Writing, Author At Work
Realistic Fiction Narrative Writing Guide
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects
Shepherd your students' next creative writing assignment with this realistic fiction narrative step-by-step writing guide. Unique from most creative writing units, this realistic fiction guide begins by asking students to make simple and fun decisions about the key elements of their story before having to lift a pen or open a word processor! You'll be amazed at how simply your students will be able to craft their own realistic fiction 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. - A “10-second sub plan” (print and drop on your desk!) or the basis of a week-long writing unit, your download includes: - A narrative map template that assists students on selecting their realistic fiction setting, protagonist, character arc, antagonist, and conflict (almost no writing required!) - A research chart so students can develop the details of their narrative - A narrative outline activity, where students can take their map’s visual guidelines and begin drafting their narrative - A realistic fiction narrative writing assignment sheet that includes descriptions of famous realistic fiction stories, a due date calendar , general narrative writing tips, a realistic fiction writing peer edit checklist, and standards-based grading rubric tied to FOUR Common Core standards - A link to an editable rubric that allows for grading customization and seamless integration into Google Classroom and many other Learning Management Systems (LMS's) - All 4-pages of this lesson are provided in full color and B&W 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, Narrative, Essay, Rubric, Realistic Fiction Writing, Writing Realistic Fiction
Summer Special Activities, Stories and Questions (3-9 years)
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Summer Special Activities, Stories and Questions: A Complete Resource The resource, Summer Special Activities, Stories and Questions , is an interactive guide providing a fun-filled combination of linguistic exercises, cognitive tasks and captivating storytelling. Ideal for students aged 3-9 years old in diverse teaching settings such as public schools or homeschools. Engaging Storyline with Popular Characters Fundamental to the resource is an engaging storyline featuring popular characters Pom Pom, Zoggy and Sam. Their exciting seaside adventures keep young learners' curiosity peaked throughout the activities. Diverse Set of Stimulating Exercises Word Searches - A great way to expand vocabulary in a fun fashion. Puzzles - Crafted to challenge reasoning skills in early learners. Crosswords - Focusing on age-appropriate words for further enhancing vocabulary use among students. 'What Can I Tell You About My Holiday?' Section for Imaginative Development This creative section calls upon the kids' imaginative abilities as they narrate their own holiday experiences fostering critical communication skills. Promoting Independent Thinking with Open-ended Questions Features after Stories: } 'The Sandcastle' - This story ending with open-ended questions invites young readers to reflect on narratives promoting independent thinking. This enriching guide isn't limited by seasonality. It's versatility crates suitability year-round across various academic settings from whole group instructions, small learning pods or even individual homework assignments. A noteworthy feature is its length – this comprehensive PDF activity guide includes 94 pages ensuring continued learning engagement over time. To sum up - Summer Special Activities, Stories and Questions is an indispensable tool in the hands of educators looking to provide holistic learning experiences.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Interactive Learning, Summer Activities, Educational Resource, Storytelling, Cognitive Exercises
Siblings Day Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide!
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Siblings Day Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide Expand your students’ creative writing skills with the practical, streamlined Siblings Day Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide . This resource stimulates young writers to develop original narratives centered on real or imaginative family experiences. Unlike conventional creative writing assignments, this guide instigates creativity by urging students to sketch key story elements before actual writing begins. The guide progresses from simple instructions and examples combined with insights into choices related to characters and plot development via interactive short-answer methods and map-drawing activities. Students will find weaving their sibling narratives surprisingly simple as they advance through initial planning stages into drafting their own stories. Ideal Tool for Classroom Assignment Ideal either as a clear-cut assignment while you are away or an engaging template for week-long writing exercises, the package contains a narrative map template to assist in choosing settings, characters, complications, and valuable lessons for their storylines without necessitating extensive preliminary work. An investigation chart summoning thoughts about siblings Streamlined outline creation via visual guidelines Narration tips and peer review checklists supplemented by grading rubrics inline with standard CCRA.W3, CCRA.R2, CCRA.L1 & L2 norms Versatile Format Options This resource is provided both in print-ready PDF files and adjustable PowerPoint Show files embodiments best suited for educators instructing grades 7 -10 but adaptable readily across other secondary grades teaching Language Arts curriculums too lastly should resources permit it we also offer this visually stimulating material in full color options alongside grayscale versions satisfying different classroom printing needs whilst maintaining content quality throughout its offerings overall. "Make engaging potential authors in your class an absolute delight by incorporating the Siblings Day Narrative Step-by-Step Writing Guide into your curriculum paving the way for creative engagement through written narratives and student immersion during their cherished Siblings Day celebrations."
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Creative Writing, Narrative Writing, Storytelling, Siblings Day, Character Development
Back To School Special (3-9 years)
ELA, Writing, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities
Back To School Special (3-9 years) An engaging teaching resource designed to fine-tune language arts skills in early learners, kindergarteners, and students till grade 4. The book involves colorful characters Pom Pom, Zoggy, and Sam who share their interesting school day stories. Key Features: A total of 91 pages worth of educational content including lessons and fun-filled activities A section titled "The Day Before School" , which assists the students as they prepare to begin a new academic year "There’s A Smart Alien At School" introduces aliens into the teaching structure for broadening imagination horizons In "Sam and Kim’s Week", Sam narrates his own experiences Pom Pom takes learners through a typical daily routine during school in “Pom Pom and the School Day” Interactive segments like word search games or puzzles for promoting lateral thinking abilities Dedicated spaces where each student can record their unique back-to-school moments thereby promoting creativity, Writing enthusiasm is fostered through “Sam Writes About School” combined with another segment where he talks about his teacher basically incorporating courtesy towards superiors within curriculum boundaries. This distinctive teaching material can be used on several education platforms such as whole group classrooms or small study gatherings. It's optimal for regular homework assignments as well as homeschooling. The Back To School Special (3-9 years) efficiently combines casual storytelling methods with serious educational philosophies thus optimising classroom interactions among young students targeting language arts such as creative writing strengthening vocabulary basics essentially equipping them well for challenging upper-level curricula ahead.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Back To School, Language Arts, Storytelling, Interactive Activities, Educational Resource
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: William Faulkner
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
William Faulkner Research and Essay Assignment Dive deeper into the renowned work of author William Faulkner with this complete 6-page secondary ELA resource on researching and essay writing. Students start by gathering facts and citing quality sources on Faulkner's background using the provided 2-page handout. Next, they organize their notes using the essay outline to build a draft addressing essay requirements. Finally, students self and peer review using the checklist before handing in their 5-paragraph research essay on Faulkner, which is assessed with the included rubric. This carefully scaffolded resource can be implemented as a full lesson or activity on research skills and literary analysis. Appropriate for grades 8-12, it includes color and B&W teacher copies, an editable rubric, and is designed for whole class, small group, or independent work.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Letter V Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the Letter V Song, which teaches the Letter V sound, both uppercase and lowercase letters, vocabulary words with the Letter V sound, and handwriting practice for the letter V. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn the letter V and improve their handwriting.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels, Song With Animated Music Video
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
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