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Creative Writing Rubric
The Creative Writing Rubric helps teachers evaluate students' imaginative pieces. It considers originality, character development, plot coherence, emotional impact, and stylistic elements. This rubric provides constructive feedback that nurtures students' creative expression. By focusing on both strengths and areas for growth, you support budding writers in honing their craft. Incorporate the Creative Writing Rubric into your curriculum to inspire and assess creativity effectively.
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Living Creatures Word Search
, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Word Searches, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
This is a fun word search with a hidden message. Once students find all of the words for the word search, they write down the UNCIRCLED letters in order, in the blanks below. The answer is "Your brain is an amazing machine." This is great for brain breaks, an activity to have students practice slow/thoughtful processing in a brain unit , or any other activity.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Brain Break, Fun Stuff, Word Seach, Animals, Hidden Message
Multicultural Emotions Poster for Kids-FREEBIE!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Posters, Classroom Decor
In this multicultural emotions poster for kids resource, you can use this poster to post in the classroom, in the reset or quiet area of your classroom, or anywhere you want! You can also send this poster home after an SEL or social-emotional learning lesson so students can reference this at home with their families. This is a great way to reinforce the concepts you are teaching in your class and engage families to partner with you on SEL topics and conversations with their children. This is a one-page PDF you can download and print in color. If you would like more resources on feelings and emotions, here are some other resources that I sell on Teachsimple! Feelings Centers Kit In this Centers kit, there are 5 different activities to do with your students. There is no reading required for any of the activities! This is an engaging way to teach students about feelings and emotions. A to Z Coping Skills SEL Boom Deck-With Audio In this very engaging Boom Deck, students will learn at least 26 different coping skills! Each task card (26) has an interactive component such as drag and drop, move an object to one side of the card, and so much more. There is no reading required so students can do this independently or as a whole class lesson. Cut Sort & Glue SEL Activity Bundle 15 of my SEL Cut, Sort, and Glue activities! These one-page sheets are perfect to reinforce concepts such as feeling recognition, think it or say it, friendship skills, blurt out or raise your hand and so much more! This is the perfect ending to a lesson on any of the topics for SEL to reinforce the topic and send home to families to engage in a conversation about what the student learned. For many more resources (freebies and paid), go to https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor Thanks! Jen
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Feelings, Emotions, Free, Freebie, Social-emotional Learning, Social Skills, Special Education, Sel, Poster, Emotions Poster For Kids
Swiss Cross Rules Posters (Pre-Made and Editable)
, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Posters, Classroom Decor
Swiss Cross Rules Posters (Pre-Made and Editable) This acts as a crucial educational resource for teachers looking to promote a healthy, positive, and respectful learning environment. Primarily designed for educators handling students from Grade 2 to Grade 8. It helps craft beautiful classroom decor while also establishing rules ushering behavior improvement sparked by harmony. What this teaching tool contains: Seven core principles - Working as a team, showing respect to everyone, attentive listening during conversations, always striving to do one's best, consuming responsibility effectively being kind and helpful,and proper thinking process before speaking. Different font options - The resource includes three unique sets of fonts encompassing different stylistic directions suitable for varying aesthetics. An editable template - For teachers willing to express deeper customization addressing the specific needs of their learners." Potential Uses: You may direct these rules during discussions or projects where norms need reinforcing or tie them into individual homework assignments connected back to these fundamental principles. To propagate continuity of following these rules throughout the school experience you can align these with tasks across different subjects. The blank template included can be customized according your instructional demands allowing further flexibility empowering teachers without compromising creativity meeting the standards of various grades efficiently. Moral Values Embedded: Beyond being mere wall decor,this vital teaching aid encourages positive interaction among students aligns them towards shared goals.This leads successful facilitation in learning environment focusing on instruction rather than discipline management.A treasure truly useful for every teacher aiming for cohesion and reverence in class atmosphere.Indexed under 'Teacher Resources', it broadens resources focusing critical elements in curriculum design,classroom management techniques.With utilization of Microsoft PowerPoint file type,it presents accessible format at global level.
Author SchoolingSara
Tags Classroom Decor, Behavior Management, Teamwork, Respect, Responsibility
Dear Mr. Henshaw Choice Board and Rubric
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Choice boards are a great way to reach many interests and abilities in diverse classrooms. Whether needing to differentiate higher or lower, the variety of assignment options allows for student choice at their appropriate response level, and allows teachers to see what students truly grasp from the texts they are reading. Dear Mr. Henshaw, written by Beverly Cleary, is a novel appropriate for 2nd through 4th grades. The choice board includes nine activities and multiple rubrics for teacher choice in grading. The tasks are as follows: read and research an author design a lunchbox trap (science integration) respond to questions from an author's perspective collage building (theme) character map creation (character + plot) letter writing compare and contrasting (new vocabulary included) map skills (map included, social studies integration) paragraph writing Each activity included either has a direction sheet with specific instructions or an actual worksheet to guide them through the tasks they fill out. The expectation is set for students to complete three activities in a tic-tac-toe format, but can be utilized in different ways in each classroom. Rubrics are included that allow for open response (and more information included from students), as well as teacher choice in how to assess student knowledge. Tags: choice boards, reading, writing, social studies, map skills, differentiated learning, student choice, rubrics, cross curricular File Types: PDF Number of Pages: 17
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Choice Boards, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Map Skills, Differentiated Learning, Student Choice, Rubrics, Cross Curricular
Shooting the Moon Choice Board and Rubric
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 4, 5, 6, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Choice boards are a great way to reach many interests and abilities in diverse classrooms. Whether needing to differentiate higher or lower, the variety of assignment options allows for student choice at their appropriate response level, and allows teachers to see what students truly grasp from the texts they are reading. Shooting the Moon, written by Frances O'Roark Dowell is a novel appropriate for 4th through 6th grades. The choice board includes nine activities and multiple rubrics for teacher choice in grading. The tasks are as follows: learning how to play gin (following directions) putting together a timeline (social studies cross curricular) letter writing (plot) collage options (2 - one text related one personal) research and reporting (plot + nonfiction reading) supporting veterans research and presentation (persuasive writing) compare and contrasting (characters) paragraph writing Each activity included either has a direction sheet with specific instructions or an actual worksheet to guide them through the tasks they fill out. The expectation is set for students to complete three activities in a tic-tac-toe format, but can be utilized in different ways in each classroom. Rubrics are included that allow for open response (and more information included from students), as well as teacher choice in how to assess student knowledge. Tags: choice boards, reading, writing, social studies, differentiated learning, student choice, rubrics, cross curricular File Types: PDF Number of Pages: 20
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Choice Boards, Reading, Writing, Differentiated Learning, Student Choice, Rubrics, Cross Curricular, Social Studies
Unschooled Choice Board and Rubric
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 4, 5, 6, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Choice boards are a great way to reach many interests and abilities in diverse classrooms. Whether needing to differentiate higher or lower, the variety of assignment options allows for student choice at their appropriate response level, and allows teachers to see what students truly grasp from the texts they are reading. Unschooled, written by Allan Woodrow is a novel appropriate for 4th through 6th grades. The choice board includes nine activities and multiple rubrics for teacher choice in grading. The tasks are as follows: creating a book jacket (summarizing) designing strategies to deal with bullies (social emotional learning) persuasive writing + presentation (plot) personal collage understanding sportsmanship (theme) reflective writing + presentation compare and contrasting (characters) event planning (social studies cross curriculum with map skills) paragraph writing Each activity included either has a direction sheet with specific instructions or an actual worksheet to guide them through the tasks they fill out. The expectation is set for students to complete three activities in a tic-tac-toe format, but can be utilized in different ways in each classroom. Rubrics are included that allow for open response (and more information included from students), as well as teacher choice in how to assess student knowledge. Tags: choice boards, reading, writing, social studies, differentiated learning, student choice, rubrics, cross curricular File Types: PDF Number of Pages: 15
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Choice Boards, Reading, Writing, Differentiated Learning, Student Choice, Rubrics, Cross Curricular, Social Studies
The War That Saved My Life Quizzes, Literary Essays & Quick Writes
ELA, Literature, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Formal Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 5, 6, 7, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Quizzes, Tests, Rubrics, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Writing Prompts
The War That Saved My Life Chapter Quizzes, Literary Essays & Quick Writes Printable & Digital | Grades 5–7 | Answer Keys Included (PDF Only) When I started teaching The War That Saved My Life, I wanted quick ways to check comprehension and also give my students meaningful writing practice. That’s why I created this resource. It combines chapter quizzes, literary essay prompts, and quick writes to save time and keep assessment simple but effective. There are seven comprehension quizzes organized by chapter sections. Each one includes multiple-choice questions for quick checks, two short responses, and one extended response to encourage text-based answers and critical thinking. The Google Forms versions make digital grading easy, and they’re completely editable, so you can customize questions or scoring as needed. In addition to the quizzes, you’ll find 10 literary essay prompts with a rubric to help guide structured writing about theme, character development, conflict, symbolism, and more. For shorter writing practice, there are 5 quick-write prompts that are perfect for warm-ups or reflection after reading. What’s Included ✔ 7 comprehension quizzes (printable + Google Forms) ✔ 10 literary essay prompts with rubric ✔ 5 quick-write prompts with rubric ✔ Digital Google Slides Student Journal ✔ Answer keys for all PDF quizzes This resource works well for whole-class novel studies, small groups, or independent work. I’ve used it to monitor understanding, prep students for standardized testing, and build their confidence in responding with evidence. Printable and digital versions are included, and answer keys are provided for every quiz in the PDF version.
Author Creatively Gifted
Rating
Tags Reading Comprehension, Literary Essay, Quick Writes, The War That Saved My Life, Comprehension Quizz
Animal Farm Ch 9: Eulogy for Boxer's funeral Creative Writing + rubric Google
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Animal Farm Eulogy Writing Assignment\nThis creative writing resource challenges students to eulogize Boxer's death from Animal Farm. Students will write a eulogy from the perspective of one of the animal characters that highlights Boxer's admirable traits and contributions to the farm. The Google Doc file includes clear guidelines on structuring the eulogy, suggestions for details to incorporate, and examples of effective eulogies. A rubric outlines expectations for content, organization, voice, word choice, and grammar. This standards-aligned writing assignment can be posted on Google Classroom and pairs well with a reading of Animal Farm. It provides an engaging way for students to synthesize their analysis of Boxer as a character while improving their informative writing abilities. With clear instructions and a rubric for assessment, this eulogy writing prompt facilitates rich creative writing skills.
Author The Red-Haired Reader
Tags Eulogy, Writing, Creative, Character, Analysis, Synthesis, Assignment
Grading Rubric for Poetry Slam Success
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry, Not Grade Specific, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Grading Rubric for Poetry Slam Success This distinguished tool, particularly focused on Creative Writing and Poetry, is essential for a multitude of educators, regardless of the grade level they teach. The chief function of this resource is to nurture students' poetry slam potential. It facilitates a simultaneous evaluation of students' writing and speaking abilities with its easy-to-navigate check-brics. The check-brics are tailored specifically towards fostering talents in poetry slams, thereby stimulating both creative thinking and public speaking skills. This resource isn't restricted to a specific grade - making it highly flexible for planning activities within one class or across different grades that differ in ability levels and complexity ranges. The content promotes the development of creativity, stimulates critical thinking while neatly and systematically organizing language arts instruction projects catering to higher-order skillets extending beyond four classroom walls. The grading rubrics offer an unbiased foundation for scoring student performances – ensuring fair assessment no matter how diverse your classroom might be. These objectives herald streamlined grading procedures while significantly increasing teaching efficacy. To sum up, with its balanced blend of fostering creative expression alongside clear evaluative guidelines, Grading Rubric for Poetry Slam Success becomes an essential element in any educator's toolkit– not only reinforcing learning outcomes but making pedagogical processes less strenuous yet more impactful!
Author Resource Garden
Tags Poetry Slam, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Language Arts, Critical Thinking