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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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Bioluminescence & Insects: SAMPLE Reading Comprehension passage (Docs)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Life Sciences, Animals, Insects, Nature & Plants, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
This is a ONE PASSAGE SAMPLE. The following is the description of the FULL resource and the downloading links: Bioluminescence and Insects: Reading Comprehension Passages (Docs) This very engaging collection of life science reading passages about Bioluminescence and Insects is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! What Is Included? There are (3) informational passages: Living Lights: The Science of Bioluminescence Explains how organisms produce “cold light” with luciferin and luciferase, and shows why they glow for signaling, hunting, and protection. Cicadas: The Long Wait Underground Covers the long underground nymph stage, synchronized emergence, molting, loud calls, and how this life cycle supports survival and reproduction. Masters of Disguise: How Insects Hide and Imitate Distinguishes camouflage from mimicry with clear examples, highlighting how color, shape, and behavior help insects avoid predators and capture prey. Student Tasks for Each Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource PDF Word Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Reading Passage Links: Astronomy & Space Science PDF Word Docs Google Docs Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains PDF Word Docs Google Docs Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes PDF Word Docs Google Docs Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica PDF Word Docs Google Docs Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater PDF Word Docs Google Docs Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems PDF Word Docs Google Docs Bioluminescence & Insects PDF Word Docs Google Docs Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details Length: 14 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
Author CORED Education - Middle & High School
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Life Science, Insects
Short U: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Hear, See, Say!
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities
Short U: Hear, See, Say! Sample Game Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game How to use each function of the game is up to the teacher. Sound effects range in difficulty, picture sections are harder. Click on the relevant icons to reveal these functions. The word can be revealed letter by letter by clicking on the boxes at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the celebration box will reveal the answer with a picture. Next arrow will move you onto the next slide. About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below) Bringing fun sounds into your phonics review, this game requires a mix of skills. The teacher has full control over which clue to offer the students. There are incredible sound effects, close-up pictures or the option to simply reveal letter(s) in the word. 17 Slides. Practice Short U Words: tub, cub, sub, mud, bug, jug, mug, rug, gum, run, sun, hut, nut, cup, bus, duck. Includes sound effects for added entertainment Helps to Build Letter recognition – Identifying letters in different fonts or contexts. Letter-sound association – Connecting letters to its sounds. Vocabulary building – Introducing words that start with each letter. Phonemic awareness – Listening for letter sounds in words, rhyming, or segmenting sounds. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Letter PPT Game Links: Letter A Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Hidden Pictures 2 Hidden Pictures 3 The Short Question Riddle Time Review Games Follow the Vocab Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Hidden Pictures 1 The Grand Circle 8 Pictures 1 Clue Behind the Garage Doors Outside the Submarine Two Review Games Say What You See Quiz Game Letter F Letter G Letter H Letter I Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Three Review Games Three Quiz Show Style Games Find the Ball Bowling Four Mini Games Outside the Train Window Letter J Letter K Letter L Letter M Letter N Letter O Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Yes or No Game Six Pictures Game Hidden Pictures 2 6 Stars One Question MCQS Game The Grid Letter P Letter Q Letter R Letter S Letter T Letter U Letter V Letter W Letter X Letter Y Letter Z Overview These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them. Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Esl, Powerpoint, Ppt, Powerpoint Games, Esl Games, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter U Games, Letter U Activities, Cvc Games
Student Desk Name Plates
, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Classroom Decor, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
These student desk name plates are prettyandfunctional. I hope you enjoy them as you get your classroom ready for the new school year!
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Desk Name Tags, Visual Supports, Special Education
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
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Literary Essay, Quick Writes, The War That Saved My Life, Comprehension Quizz
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
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
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
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