Writing Lesson Plans

Birthday Invitation Activity and Lesson Plan

Students fill out invitation details (name, age, date, time, place), then design the front of the invitation using words and pictures around a chosen theme; vocabulary words at the bottom support related word-study extension activities.

Includes: page 1: fillable invitation detail worksheet (name, age, date, time, place) plus vocabulary word list · page 2 (two versions, UK and US spelling of 'colourful'/'colorful'): blank invitation-front design worksheet · teacher lesson plan: objectives, getting-started activity, lesson delivery steps, vocabulary tips, and a teaching tip for a real-card extension

Writing Descriptions | Pre-Intermediate Lesson Plan

Writing Descriptions Pre-Intermediate Lesson Plan The Writing Descriptions Pre-Intermediate Lesson Plan serves as an invaluable resource for educators teaching Language Arts curriculum , with a focused approach towards ESL learning. Designed as a pre-intermediate lesson plan, this tool aims to enrich students' aptitude in expressing…

Cinquain Poem Lesson Plan, Template, Examples & Rubric Poetry Writing

Study a sample cinquain's structure; brainstorm descriptive words about a chosen subject; draft a cinquain following the 5-line pattern (noun; two adjectives; three -ing verbs; a feeling phrase; a synonym); share with a partner/group for feedback; revise; assemble a cut-and-glue interactive notebook flap booklet (cover sheet over…

Writing: Writing Expression

Respond to daily writing prompts, share and critique paragraphs as a class, discuss and improve word choice/imagery; complete an 'Inclusive Language' sentence-rewriting exercise; complete a 'Written Expression Activity' rewriting sentences with vivid adjectives; write a persuasive classified ad.

Includes: 8-day lesson plan with daily writing prompts and discussion steps · sample student paragraphs with teacher commentary for each prompt · 'Inclusive Language' worksheet (10 sentences to rewrite without sexist language)

Extended Response IRACE Lesson

Learn the IRACE approach to extended responses, review anonymous writing with peers and revise a response using a class rubric.

Includes: 3-4 day lesson plan with objectives, standards, materials list, and day-by-day instructions · 'Coke vs. Pepsi' response worksheet (two copies) · 'Grader for a Day' peer-grading worksheet

Sentence Structure Supplementary Materials Grade 5-6 (PDF)

Students participate in warm-up board activities, guided practice rewriting/combining sentences, partner/team tasks (sentence sorting, compound-sentence relay), answer sets of 10 short-answer questions per lesson, and creative-writing prompts applying each lesson's grammar focus.

Includes: Lesson Plan 1: Sentence Fragments (warm-up, guided practice, class task, 10-question worksheet, creative writing prompt) · Lesson Plan 2: Simple/Compound/Complex Sentences (warm-up, guided practice, sentence-sorting partner task, 10-question worksheet, creative writing prompt) · Lesson Plan 3: Compound Subjects and Predicates (warm-up, guided practice, team relay task, 10-question worksheet, creative writing prompt)

Limerick Poem Lesson Plan, Template, Examples & Rubric Poetry Writing

Students learn the limerick structure (5 lines, AABBA rhyme scheme, syllable pattern), brainstorm characters/situations, draft their limerick using guided line-by-line prompts on a Cover Sheet, glue it into an interactive notebook alongside a Response Sheet, share for peer feedback, revise, and publish a final draft (with illustration…

Includes: Lesson plan/overview (45-60 min procedure) · Student reference sheet explaining limerick structure (2 copies) · Interactive notebook Cover Sheet and Response Sheet with assembly instructions

Writing: Writing Organization

Write to daily prompts, share paragraphs aloud, and check whether first/last sentences match the topic; complete an 'Introductions and Conclusions' worksheet, writing introduction/conclusion pairs for 6 subjects (homework, boyfriends/girlfriends, food, television, fear, vacations).

Includes: 7-day lesson plan with daily prompts and discussion steps · sample student paragraphs with teacher commentary · 'Introductions and Conclusions' worksheet listing 6 introduction techniques and 6 conclusion techniques, with 6 subjects for students to write…

Writing Interactive Notebooks: Writing Activities | Interactive Writing lessons

Cut, fold, and glue foldable notebook pieces; complete interactive writing lessons and activities tied to opinion, narrative, and informative writing standards.

Tall Tall Tall Tales Gr. 4-6

Tall Tall Tall Tales Gr. 4-6: A Dynamic Teaching Resource Tall Tall Tall Tales Gr. 4-6 is an exceptional teaching resource which has been designed for educators who are eager to imbibe amusement and understanding in students regarding the vibrant world of folktales. This unique unit effectively marries reading comprehension and creative…

Includes: 93-page PDF unit

Haiku Poem Writing Activity Lesson Plan, Interactive Notebook Template

Observe nature scenes, brainstorm descriptive words, draft a haiku following the 5-7-5 syllable pattern, share for feedback, revise, and glue the finished poem into an interactive notebook cover/response sheet set.

Includes: 45-60 minute lesson plan · student reference sheet explaining haiku · interactive notebook cover sheet and response sheet with assembly instructions

Writing: Five Paragraph Essay

A teaching guide/graphic organizer explaining the structure of a five-paragraph essay (introduction, three supporting paragraphs, conclusion) with transition words and a grading rubric.

Includes: five-paragraph essay structure diagram · paragraph-writing guidance · transition word lists (examples, emphasis, additional information, explanation)

Opinion Writing Packet

Brainstorm opinion topics using Quiz-Quiz-Trade cards and a circle-map graphic organizer, research the topic online, organize ideas with a planning graphic organizer, write a five-paragraph rough draft, revise/edit using a checklist (including with a partner), and publish a final draft (typed or handwritten), assessed with an included…

Includes: day-by-day lesson plans (10 days) tied to CCSS W.2.1/W.3.1/W.4.1 · Quiz-Quiz-Trade brainstorming topic cards (~20 opinion prompts) · circle-map brainstorming graphic organizer (with worked example)

Summary Writing for Short Stories

A two-part middle school lesson plan teaching students how to write summaries of short stories, culminating in a collaborative group summary-writing activity using Chris Van Allsburg picture books.

Includes: introduction and overview of the lesson (purpose, objectives, learning targets, Common Core/Literacy/Writing standards) · detailed lesson plan for summary writing

Antonym Diamante Poem Example, Lesson Plan, Templates, Poetry Writing

Are you looking for a clear and structured way to teach antonym diamante poems? This resource will guide students step-by-step through writing a diamante poem using antonyms. It will help students understand both the 7-line poem structure and how opposites connect within their writing. With a combination of examples, interactive…

Writing Letters: Full Day Substitute Plans

Complete morning/afternoon 'message' meeting worksheets, independent reading with reader-response forms, letter-writing and address-writing exercises, Pony Express reading/response questions, math worksheets (adding/subtracting minutes and multi-digit numbers on a postal-route theme, a two-digit number-word dice game), vocabulary games…

Includes: schedule-at-a-glance full-day plan · activities grid with CCSS standards, materials, and variations for each activity · morning/afternoon large-group 'message' worksheets

Narrative Writing Packet

Students brainstorm a personal narrative topic (Quiz-Quiz-Trade and circle map), organize ideas on graphic organizers, draft a five-paragraph narrative, revise/edit using a checklist (optionally with a peer), and publish a final draft, optionally using a companion Google Slides resource.

Includes: Cover/overview page · Narrative writing definition page

Poetry Jam: Interactive Notebook

Students write original poems in multiple forms, assemble foldable flip-book pages for an interactive notebook, use parts-of-speech sensory cards to draft sensory poems, and are graded on their work with a rubric; strongest poems may be submitted for outside publication.

Includes: Teacher's complete lesson plans · Parts of Speech sensory cards (with envelope)

Alliteration Poem Template Poetry Writing Activity with Examples

Students brainstorm alliterative words for a chosen starting letter, draft a 6-line poem about an invented creature following the template, share it for peer feedback, revise, and publish it into a class poetry anthology; teacher assesses with a provided checklist.

Includes: teacher overview/lesson plan with timed steps (intro, exploration, brainstorming, writing, sharing, revision, presentation) · student poem template (6-line structure) · example model poem ('Kangarooian')

Constructed Response Mini Unit Grades 4-6

A week-long mini unit teaching students to write constructed responses using the RACE strategy, intended for the start of the school year or as review before testing season.

"The Big Cheese" Daily Shared Writing | Year-Long Writing Bundle

Take turns being interviewed by classmates (answering adjective/verb/noun prompts about themselves); as a class, co-construct sentences about that week's featured student across the week (introduction on Monday, adjectives Tuesday, verbs Wednesday, nouns Thursday, conclusion Friday), copying the teacher-modeled sentence into their own…

Includes: explanation of the Big Cheese method and weekly routine · Friday interview lesson plan · Monday-Friday daily shared-writing lesson plans

All About Me Bio Poem Simile Writing Getting to Know You Activity

Study a sample simile poem; answer reflective questions identifying personal strengths, emotional traits, interests, social traits, and physical characteristics; draft similes (using 'like' or 'as') based on these traits in an interactive notebook template; share drafts for peer feedback; revise; publish a final poem onto a lined sheet…

Includes: Sample 'About Me' simile poem for student reference, explaining simile poem structure · Interactive notebook Cover Sheet + Response Sheet templates (multiple design options, at least 7 seen: Option 5, 6, 7) with reflective question prompts…

Constructed Response Mini Unit Grades 7-9

A week-long mini unit teaching students to write constructed responses using the RACE strategy, intended for the start of the school year or as review before testing season.

Writing Assignment: U.S. Constitution

Discuss an opening question in pairs and share out; in groups of 4-5 (formed via Flippity), read and study the provided Constitution excerpt; individually write a paragraph of at least five sentences responding to the prompt; then share written responses with the class.

Includes: Think-Pair-Share/group-work lesson plan (1-page docx) · FRQ writing-prompt worksheet tied to World History Standard 10.1.3