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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 A Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is great for teachers who are looking for a fun and interactive way to teach the letter A sound, both uppercase and lowercase letter a, vocabulary words with the letter a sound, and letter A handwriting practice.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics
Letter N Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the Letter N Song which teaches the sound of the letter N, both uppercase and lowercase, vocabulary words that include the sound of the letter N, and handwriting practice for the letter N. This product can help teachers by providing a fun and interactive way for their students to learn the material.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
Letter J Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the Letter J Song, which can help teachers teach the Letter J Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter J, vocabulary words with the Letter J sound, and Letter J handwriting practice. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn the basics of the English language.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
How to Make a Rootbeer Float | Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This resources taps into students’ interest in a classic ice cream treat to engage young writers in learning how to explain a process using sequential “how-to” writing. The materials creatively break down the steps to assemble the beloved summertime snack into a simple sequence designed to motivate emerging students. Various printable templates guide children to color, cut out, organize, and describe the methodology for crafting the perfect root beer float. The packet incorporates two leveled writing checklists appropriate for kindergarten through early elementary to reinforce core procedural writing skills. Vivid pictorial cards demonstrate the root beer float construction while corresponding vocabulary word cards allow for matching games or displays. A sample how-to paragraph models the format and a summer-inspired sequencing word bank introduces key transition terms. Primary workbook-style templates encourage students to enumerate or depict the necessary ingredients, kitchen tools, safety considerations, and step-by-step methodology for the tasty treat. Extensions guide young writers to invent their own ice cream flavor combinations and toppings or to craft stories starring root beer float characters. A final draft ice cream glass template offers the possibility of actually assembling the frosty beverage in class once the process is mapped. With opportunities to strengthen fine motor skills, sequence events, practice transition words, apply controlled writing, and develop ice-cream inspired narratives, students gain confidence applying core how-to writing techniques to a delicious topic that fuels imagination. The cross-disciplinary focus marries science and literacy learning through hands-on engagement around the timeless root beer float. This versatile resource allows flexible implementation ranging from whole group float crafting demonstrations to individual student work. Both emerging and early writers will relish diving into the summery printables and activities built around the classic chilled dessert. 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 Gingerbread: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Pancakes: 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 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 Worksheet, Sequencing Worksheet, Writing Activity, Following Directions, Root Beer, Soda, Floats, Recipe, Dessert, Ice Cream
How to Write An Essay: Informative Fact-Based Essays - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Common Core, 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)
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
THE PREAMBLE to the U.S. CONSTITUTION Learning Activities
Social Studies, ELA, Writing, History, History: USA, Grade 5, 6, 7, Activities
Here is the perfect addition to your social studies or U.S. history curriculum. This product contains several engaging learning activities for your upper elementary or middle school learners. The best part is that they will walk away with a deeper understanding of the Preamble to the United States Constitution. They will no longer see it as words to simply memorize for a grade, but instead they will gain a new perspective of this country’s foundation and have the knowledge to explain it to others. By engaging in these learning activities, they are well on their way to being informed citizens who will cast their votes in the years to come. Not only will your learners focus on social studies or U.S. history in the pages of this product, but they’ll also strengthen skills in reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing . There are activities for individuals, small groups, or large groups. Learners can complete the learning activities at their desks, learning centers, and indoors or outdoors. While some of the activities require prep work, many are print and go. Two versions of the product are available, both in color and black and white. PLEASE NOTE: both versions are identical. An answer key is also provided. Take a look at the details of the product below. PAGE 1: The Preamble (in “print” font) PAGE 2: The Preamble (in “handwriting” font) PAGES 3-5: Twelve vocabulary terms and their definitions as they relate to the Preamble. PAGE 6: An infographic of the Preamble at-a-glance. PAGE 7: A reading passage explaining the Preamble and its history. PAGE 8: Ten comprehension questions about the reading passage on page 7. PAGE 9: An ELA worksheet focusing on different ways to explain concepts in the Preamble. PAGES 10-11: Puzzle pieces that, when complete, form the Preamble in its entirety. PAGES 12-13: A writing and art activity in which learners write and illustrate the Preamble in their own words. PAGE 14: A brainstorming organizer for learners to write an opinion piece about what they think is the most important part of the Preamble. PAGE 15: Stationery on which learners can write their opinion piece. PAGE 16: A brainstorming organizer for learners to write an opinion piece about the relevance of the Preamble in modern times. (This activity might require research) PAGE 17: Stationery on which learners can write their opinion piece. PAGE 18: A wordsearch for learners to find key terms of the Preamble. PAGE 19: A crossword puzzle for learners to complete by filling-in missing terms of the Preamble. PAGE 20: A large group activity for learners to write a preamble to their class or house rules. They will have the opportunity to sign the document with a quill and ink . PAGES 21-25: A set of 20 task cards focusing on specific parts of the Preamble. PAGE 26: An answer recording page for the task cards. ANSWER KEY
Author Quail Trail Products
Tags Preamble, U.S. Constitution, Social Studies, U.S. History, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Task Cards, Art, Civics
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 Popcorn | Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This cross-curricular resource uses students' interest in popcorn to teach early writers fundamentals of crafting step-by-step "how-to" explanations. The materials creatively break down the process into simple sequences designed to motivate young students. Various printable templates guide children to color, cut out, organize, and describe the methodology for popping this popular snack. The packet incorporates two leveled writing checklists suitable for kindergarten through early elementary grades to reinforce core instructional writing skills. A sample how-to paragraph models the format while a popcorn-themed sequencing word bank introduces key transition vocabulary. Vivid pictorial cards demonstrate necessary tools and steps while corresponding word cards allow for matching games or displays. Primary workbook-style templates encourage students to enumerate or depict the tools, ingredients, safety considerations, and chronological actions required to pop popcorn. Extensions guide students to describe favorite movie snacks, tailor recipes, or invent new varieties of popcorn. A final draft popcorn bag template offers the possibility of designing customized packaging if classroom cooking facilities permit. With opportunities to grow fine motor skills, sequence events, practice transitional phrases, apply controlled writing, and craft snack-inspired narratives, students gain confidence applying fundamental how-to writing techniques to an appetizing topic that stimulates imagination. The cross-disciplinary focus creatively integrates science and literacy learning through hands-on engagement centered around a beloved snack. This educational product equips teachers with abundant resources to guide students through crafting procedural "how-to" texts using the fun example of making popcorn. Two colorful anchor charts define the key ingredients of quality procedural writing and offer transition words to sequence steps. Editing checklists, provided at two levels, enable learners to self-evaluate work before publishing final drafts. A sample "How to Make Popcorn" models conventions like imperatives, chronological order and materials lists. Sequencing tasks with accompanying illustration cards ─ available with and without text ─ reinforce ordering of popping steps. Writing templates scaffold multiple angles, from brainstorming needed tools to recounting personal experiences making the tasty snack. Budding authors draft procedural passages within primary-lined booklets showcasing pictures to color. Final publications shine with the option to cut out mini popcorn buckets demonstrating the delicious outcome! Check Out More How-To Writing Units! - How to Make Gingerbread: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Pancakes: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Lemonade: 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 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 Writing Activity, Language Arts, Writing Prompts, Pop Corn, Movie Night, Theatre, Information, Nonfiction, Emergent, Emerging
How to Make Pancakes | Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This cross-curricular resource uses students’ interest in pancakes to creatively teach emerging writers the basics of crafting step-by-step “how-to” explanations. The materials are designed to break down the cooking process into simple, engaging sequences that appeal to young students. Various printable templates guide children to color, cut out, organize, and describe the methodology for mixing up and cooking delicious pancakes. The curriculum includes two anchor charts explaining the key traits of procedural writing and common transitional words 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 pancake making procedure as well as individual vocabulary word cards that can be displayed or matched to corresponding images. Primary workbook-style templates prompt students to identify the necessary kitchen tools, ingredients, safety considerations, and chronological steps required to complete the task. Extensions encourage students to describe favorite pancake toppings, invent new recipes, or craft narratives around pancake characters. A final draft pancake stack provides the entertaining possibility of actually frying up the breakfast treat 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 crafting pancake-inspired stories, students gain confidence applying core procedural writing techniques to a delicious topic that feeds imagination. The cross-disciplinary focus creatively integrates science and literacy learning through hands-on engagement centered around a beloved breakfast food. This resource allows flexible implementation ranging from whole group pancake demonstrations to individual student work. Both emerging and early writers will be eager to dive into the thematic printables and activities built around a favorite classroom treat. Check Out More How-To Writing Units! - How to Rake Leaves: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Pancakes: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Lemonade: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make a Valentine: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Grow a Plant: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Cook a Turkey: 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 Activity, Sequence Of Events, Writing Prompts, Pancake, Breakfast, Recipe, Recipes, Cooking, Baking, Sequence
Rainbow Letters: Uppercase & Lowercase Match - Prek/K Fun!
ELA, Creative Arts, Art, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Crafts
This activity , " Rainbow Letters ," is fun & perfect for little learners in PreK, preschool, and kindergarten. This resource includes letter recognition, tracing, writing, and drawing in a way that feels like play. Your students will love matching uppercase & lowercase letters while creating their own special rainbows! What's Included: Rainbow Templates: 13 pages of templates to spark creativity. Uppercase & Lowercase Match: 26 rainbows featuring uppercase letters for kids to cut and match (17 pages). Write and Draw: 26 rainbows where children can write lowercase letters or draw pictures that start with those letters (13 pages). Tracing Practice: 26 rainbows with both uppercase and lowercase letters for tracing (13 pages). How to Use: This resource is perfect for different classroom activities—whether it's whole group, small group, or morning work. Kids will enjoy matching letters and getting creative with their drawings. The rainbow theme makes learning letters exciting and enjoyable! Once you download this resource, it’s super simple to get started—just print & go! You’ll find both color & B/W versions available. Make letter learning fun and colorful with "Rainbow Letters"! Grab your copy today and watch your students engage with letters like never before!
Author 1 Teaches 2 Learn
Tags Alphabet, Abc, Upper Case Letters, Lower Case Letters, Trace Letter, Trace, Write Letter, A-Z
Letter T Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities
This letter T beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter T. 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 T posters with various letter T words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter T as well as words that begin with the letter T. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter T. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with T from words that do not begin with T. The letter T 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 T
How to Write a Book Report: Autobiography - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
How to Write a Book Report: Autobiography - FLASH-MAC This is a dedicated digital resource for educators who aim to help students refine their writing skills with practical, engaging methods. Its highlight is an interactive approach to creating autobiographies that truly brings joy to the process. Autobiography Graphic Organizer Provides children an opportunity compose their autobiography via a straightforward drag-and-drop functionality. Presents an assortment of words that students assemble into various sections of the unfinished autobiography – akin to piecing together a puzzle! This tool not only assists in enhancing writing talents but also cultivates creativity and critical thinking. It strictly adheres to Common Core State Standards and incorporates principles from Bloom's Taxonomy, thereby making lessons on autobiographies impactful and memorable. About the Product File This product file specifically crafted for Mac users equipped with Flash capabilities gives learning experience like never before! The challenging activity encourages students to slide into the shoes of authors in inception. Suitability & Applications 'How to Write a Book Report: Autobiography' mainly targets learners within grade levels 5 through 8 focusing majorly on Language Arts Writing. This resource can be used: In full-class instruction settings Differentiated group tasks Homeschooling or homework assignments This provides teaching approach flexibility catering distinct student needs effectively. Could 'How to Write a Book Report: Autobiography - FLASH-MAC' aid your teaching methods? With this system integrated feature in your tutorial aids arsenal more convenience is at hand boosting your skills excellently! Witness progression as young minds shift from budding writers to fluent storytellers. Lovingly shepherd these young minds.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
How to Write a Paragraph: Paragraph Revision - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Writing, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
How to Write a Paragraph: Paragraph Revision - FLASH-MAC Deepen your students' understanding of paragraph structure and revision with this innovative teaching resource - 'How to Write a Paragraph: Paragraph Revision - FLASH-MAC.' This interactive software is designed to enhance students' language arts prowess in an engaging format that keeps them both challenged and entertained. Aimed primarily at grades 5-8, this activity offers a unique approach to teach the art of writing paragraphs. It revolves around revising an existing paragraph about whale songs. Students are tasked with reworking sentences and dragging them into a 'Revision' box in order to construct their revised version of the paragraph, nurturing crucial writing skills like: Organization Sentence development Critical thinking The hands-on nature of this exercise fosters student engagement which often leads to better retention of lessons taught. It can be easily integrated within your classroom as part of whole-group instruction or applied during small group activities for more focused learning sessions. In addition, it also serves as an excellent tool for homework assignments providing additional practice outside school hours. Educational Standards Alignment In addition to supporting language arts coursework, specifically in the area of writing studies, this resource aligns seamlessly with Common Core State Standards . Moreover, its foundation was built on Bloom's Taxonomy principles ensuring that it promotes higher-level thinking in learners creating a well-rounded educational experience. Digital Platform Compatibility "Available as A Mac compatible software file allows easy access and incorporation into today's digital classrooms or homeschooling setups alike without any complication." The Benefits Engage your learners differently with How To Write A Paragraph: Paragraph Revision - FLASH-MAC activities and see first-hand how effective these strategies are at improving their written communication skills through active engagement.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
Persuade People To Buy A Computer Game (9-13 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, Games, Activities
Persuade People To Buy A Computer Game (9-13 years) A compelling teaching resource designed to foster the persuasive writing skills of children aged 9-13. This learning tool works to engage students and spark their creativity, providing examples and prompts that instigate practical application of persuasive vocabulary. Key Features: Offers an invaluable guide for facilitating writing practice for students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 with a focus on the subject of Language Arts. Aims to enhance their proficiency in formulating clear arguments , expressive storytelling, crafting engaging letters or scripts. Exceptionally useful for educators seeking diverse approaches to teach writing - it can be manipulated flexibly within whole class instruction, smaller group work or assigned as a productive homework exercise. "Persuade People To Buy A Computer Game" situates learning in a relatable context by requiring students to write convincing advertisements for computer games - an appealing task that capably merges fun with education. As they immerse themselves into creating these persuasive pieces, they dive deeper into understanding how effective language use can sway perspectives. Included in the PDF format: Six pages filled with innovative prompts Rich examples that feature complex vocabulary aimed at more proficient learners; thus serving as an excellent challenge for expanding their lexicon further. All things considered, "Persuade People To Buy A Computer Game" , is an articulate educational resource adept at immersing students into the world of compelling written communication while nudging them step-by-step toward achieving excellence in creative writing pursuits all through strides made within familiar grounds.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Persuasive Writing, Computer Games, Creative Writing, Language Arts, Vocabulary Enhancement
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
Story Generator: 10,000,000 Combinations (Google Sheets)
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Not Grade Specific, Activities
The Story Generator: 10,000,000 Combinations An excellent teaching tool for stimulating creativity and developing compelling narratives, the Story Generator is accessible through Google Sheets and delivers an impressive ten million combinations of story ideas. Features: Dynamic functionality - Generate random characters (with descriptors), plots, and settings in a few clicks. Infinite possibilities - Thanks to the 'Generate Story' button offering endless combinations. Versatility: This resource can be used for individual assignments or group tasks projected onto your smartboard for greater engagement. It's an exciting addition to daily writing prompt activities. Ease of Use: A comprehensive step-by-step guide ensures effortless integration into everyday lessons while customization guidance allows tailoring content according to class needs maximizing learning outcomes. Data Safety & Adaptability Data safety within educational settings is crucial. The product affords transparency with the Apps Script creation process ensuring peace of mind. Plus it's adaptable across various age groups making it a versatile solution for public schools as well as homeschooling setups alike! Creative Writing Enhancement: Making Learning Fun! The innovative Story Generator leverages fun with a vast array of options creating perfect storms of inspiration and imagination. An essential in every Language Art teacher’s toolkit; the generator helps develop key skills composition narrative building while forming unique character traits and crafting immersive worlds – whether they're jotting down swift write-ups or chiseling detailed epic tales!
Author Roombop
Tags Story Ideas, Creativity, Narrative Building, Character Development, Writing Prompts
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Alexander Hamilton
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Research, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Alexander Hamilton Research Project Students dive deep into the life of Alexander Hamilton with this engaging research and essay assignment. The step-by-step materials guide learners from collecting facts to drafting a five-paragraph essay. The resource includes an assignment sheet outlining essay requirements, research and writing tips, peer review checklist, and rubric tied to Common Core standards. An editable rubric lets you customize grade values. A biography worksheet scaffolds background research, note-taking, drawing, and citing quality sources. The outline worksheet builds a framework for the final essay. Provided in color and black-and-white, this versatile resource works well for individual, small group, or whole class research projects in grades 7-12. The complete packet contains 6 printable pages plus an editable rubric to help students succeed in researching and essay writing on this influential Founding Father.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay , Notetaking, Research, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leo Tolstoy
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Leo Tolstoy is perhaps the most significant novelist in Russian history, and his works continue to be taught and enjoyed throughout the world. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina 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 Leo Tolstoy 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 Leo Tolstoy 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 Leo Tolstoy 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 Leo Tolstoy 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, Outlining, Notetaking
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Arthur Miller
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Arthur Miller Dive deep into the life and works of renowned American playwright Arthur Miller with this engaging research and essay project. Students will conduct research on Miller's background and most famous plays using the provided note-taking handout. Guiding questions simplify finding key facts and citing quality sources. Next, students organize their research into an outline utilizing the step-by-step worksheet. Following the outline structure, writing a five-paragraph essay on Miller will be smooth sailing. Peer review and revision is encouraged via the checklist before final submission. Teachers can easily assign and assess the project end-to-end, with the Common Core-aligned rubric tailored for grades 8-11. Whether utilizing the full lesson or individual components to supplement instruction on Miller, it saves prep time. From engaged research to polished essays showcasing student learning, it's a worthwhile endeavor.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Outlining, Notetaking
How to Make an Apple Pie | Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
How to Make an Apple Pie | Writing and Sequencing Activity | Informational or Expository Writing This is a valuable resource for educators, ideal for engaging kindergarten through grade 3 students. It provides plentiful materials for crafting delightful learning experiences in writing and sequencing while teaching how to bake an apple pie. Features: Variety of printables, worksheets, and writing prompts designed to spark creativity and enhance logical thinking skills among young learners. How-to writing anchor chart that can be easily used across multiple lessons along with transition words anchor chart. Inclusive approach with sample writings on how to make apple pie and editing checklists tailored at two different ability levels ensuring inclusivity. Critical Thinking: To ease understanding the concepts further among children, this resource offers: Color sequencing cards : Both blank cards and those labeled with words teams up perfectly well with associated worksheets which are intriguingly simple yet thought-provoking aid children in enhancing their critical thinking abilities. Add-Ons: A readily available envelope template bundler up for safekeeping all sequence card - underlining its usability even after multiple uses. An inclusive range: A full-page booklet of pictures ready-to-color complements primary lines where sequences could be written out by kids. And yes! You get half-versions too! A variety of writing prompts and cut-out topped final draft edition! Focusing on Core Skills: With its meticulously curated 1st through 3rd grade content, this activity is geared towards the development of essential language arts skills. This includes sequential thinking, informational writing, and even art – via coloring activities embedded within. All neatly arranged in a convenient 57-page PDF format. Finally, a worthwhile addition irrespective of an educator working from a traditional classroom setting or homeschooling scenario. This resource will help to enrich your students' repertoire thereby contributing positively towards the overall intellectual growth and development of their students.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Apple Pie Recipe, Sequencing Activity, Informational Writing, Writing Prompts, Anchor Charts
Letter R Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the Letter R Song and it teaches the Letter R Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter R, vocabulary words with the Letter R sound, and Letter R handwriting practice. This product could help other teachers by providing them with a fun and interactive way to teach their students the Letter R Sound.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
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
ME Word Back to School Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
Looking for a fun and engaging back-to-school activity? Have your students create a ME Word! This icebreaker helps them share unique aspects of their personality and interests through creative art and words. Each section of the ME Word template includes prompts to guide their self-expression. Hang their masterpieces around the included "ALL ABOUT..." lettering to create a vibrant classroom display. Perfect for the start of the school year, this activity builds community and lets students express themselves creatively. Print and go! Let the fun begin! What’s Included: Teacher Guide Printable All About ME PDF Three different templates Exemplars for inspiration "ALL ABOUT..." lettering for display Instructions: Print Templates: Print enough copies for each student. Choose one template or let them pick from all three. Introduce the Activity: Explain the activity and show exemplar pages for inspiration. Create Your Example: Make your own "ME WORD" to share with the class. Display the Lettering: Hang the "ALL ABOUT..." lettering on a bulletin board or wall. Student Creations: Have students complete their ME WORD templates. Display their work around the "ALL ABOUT..." lettering.
Author Creativity Overload
Tags Back To School Activity, SEL Activity, Bulletin Board