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Nutcracker and Mouse King Novel Study Guide (with full story)
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, Common Core, Christmas, December, Winter, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Writing Prompts, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Word Searches, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This Novel Study Guide is for the fairy tale Nutcracker and Mouse King , written by E.T.A. Hoffmann. This resource includes comprehension and critical thinking questions for the entire story. Includes: - Vocabulary words with definitions. - Word puzzles: Word Decoder, Word Search, Word Scramble, Crossword, Hangman - True or false. - Multiple choice. - Long answer questions. - Answer keys. - Essay prompts. - Creative writing. Also included are Graphic Organizers: - Design Your Own Nutcracker - Travel through Toyland - Answer keys The resource finishes off with a complete copy of the fairy tale. The version of this story used for this guide was taken from Little Folks’ Christmas Stories and Plays , edited by Ada M. Skinner, from The Project Gutenberg. It is in the Public Domain. It can be found at The Project Gutenberg website. No copyright laws have been violated in posting this material. About this Resource: This resource is a study of the fairy tale Nutcracker and Mouse King, written by E.T.A. Hoffmann. The Novel Study Guide includes vocabulary with definitions and comprehension questions in the form of true or false, multiple choice and long answer. Students are meant to read the entire story, then answer the provided questions. Teachers can choose to hand the questions out all at once, or group them into sections. The resource is grouped into natural sections, such as vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, writing prompts, creativity activities, and graphic organizers. About the Worksheets: A series of comprehension-based worksheets make up this resource, along with Answer Keys. Vocabulary: 60 words from the story are listed with their meanings in either the order they appear chronologically in the story, or in alphabetical order. The words were chosen by how difficult they were to understand based on context clues. Each word is then used in 1 of 5 vocabulary puzzle worksheets: · Word Decoder: Use the legend to decode the word puzzle. · Word Search: Find the vocabulary words hidden in the puzzle. · Word Scramble: Unscramble the words to make the vocabulary words. · Crossword: Solve each clue with the vocabulary word that matches. Write the vocabulary word in the matching spot in the crossword puzzle. · Hangman: Guess letters to fill in the hidden vocabulary words. Guess a wrong letter and fill in the hangman. Finish the word before the hangman is done. Short Answer: 20 True or False questions are provided. Students must answer each statement as True or False. 15 multiple choice questions are provided. Students must answer each question with the best answer option. Long Answer: 15 comprehension and critical thinking questions are provided. Students answer each question with complete sentences on the lines provided. Writing Prompts and Creativity Activities: 3 end-of-unit writing and creativity activities are provided. Complete one or more of these activities. Graphic Organizers: 2 graphic organizers are provided. · Design Your Own Nutcracker: Design your own version of a Nutcracker by drawing and coloring the provided blank version. Answer key provided. · Travel through Toyland: Draw a map of Toyland using details from the story. Draw the route the characters take to reach the capital. Answer key provided. Reading: A complete copy of the fairy tale is provided. The version of this story used for this guide was taken from Little Folks’ Christmas Stories and Plays , edited by Ada M. Skinner, from The Project Gutenberg. It is in the Public Domain. It can be found at The Project Gutenberg website.
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Thanksgiving Writing Prompts - Thanksgiving Activity
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, Easter, End Of Year, First Day of School, Halloween, Hanukkah, Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, Kwanzaa, Last Day of School, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, July, January, June, March, May, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Let’s turn Thanksgiving into a feast of creativity with Thanksgiving Writing Prompts! This fun-packed activity is stuffed with opportunities for kids to write, draw, and share their most hilarious and heartfelt Thanksgiving ideas. With topics like what they’re thankful for, their dream turkey dinner, or imagining life as an actual turkey (spoiler: it’s stressful), these prompts bring out the best of their imaginations, no gravy required. First, kids will gobble up the chance to write their thoughts, whether it’s a laugh-out-loud turkey escape plan or a sweet reflection on family traditions. Whether they’re describing how they’d turn stuffing into a world-class dessert or inventing a superpower to make the dishes magically clean themselves, the writing prompts keep things light, engaging, and oh-so-fun. Once the words are down, it’s time to add some artistic flair! Each writing prompt comes with space to draw, turkeys in disguise, Grandma’s famous pumpkin pie, or even a family food fight (oops). It’s the perfect excuse to get creative and colorful. These Thanksgiving Writing Prompts make writing less of a chore and more of a festive celebration. Perfect for classrooms, family gatherings, or just passing time before the pumpkin pie is served. Because who said creativity can’t be on the menu? Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Thanksgiving Writing Prompts, Thanksgiving Craft, Thanksgiving Writing, Winter Craft, Fall Craft, Fall Math, Drawing, Creative Writing, Writing Essays
Life Cycle of a Holly Plant | Christmas Plant Science Unit Study
Winter, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Christmas, Holidays, Nature & Plants, Life Sciences, Science, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Parts of and Anatomy of, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Bring the winter season into your classroom with this Life Cycle of a Holly Plant resource – a festive way to teach science during the holidays! Perfect for a Christmas unit study, this activity pack introduces students to how holly plants grow and change while keeping lessons engaging and meaningful. What’s Included In this Holy Plant lesson plan? • Plant in a nutshell – simple overview of the holly plant • Life cycle diagram with clear visuals • Life cycle cut and paste activity for sequencing practice • Flashcards for review and center activities • Matching activity to reinforce vocabulary and concepts • Fun facts about holly plants students will love • Coloring page for a creative extension Why Teachers Love It: • No prep – print and go activities • Combines holiday fun with plant science • Builds sequencing, vocabulary, and comprehension skills • Flexible for whole group, small group, or independent work This Plant life cycle pack is Great For: • December science lessons • Winter or Christmas unit studies • Literacy and science integration • Sub plans or early finisher activities Celebrate the holidays while strengthening science skills with this holly plant life cycle activity pack !
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Tags Holly Plant Life Cycle, Christmas Plant Science, Life Cycle Of Holly, Holiday Plant Life Cycle, Holly Plant Fun Facts, Winter Plant Science Lesson, Holly Life Cycle Cut And Paste, Holly Plant Fact, Holly Plant Adaptations
Christmas Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Winter, Holidays, Christmas, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Christmas Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade This ENGAGING Christmas Writing Prompts Unit is designed for 3rd through 5th grade. Included in this Christmas Writing unit are Opinion, Narrative, and Informative prompts designed to help kids master their writing skills. As students practice their writing skills for each month, season, and holiday, they will improve in all aspects as they learn how to create engaging and interesting writings. These writing prompts are motivating and there are instructions at the top of each opinion, narrative, and informative writing pages to help students master the concepts that align with common core standards. These instructions prompt students to have an introduction, reasons that support their theories, dialog, and conclusions. To help students prepare before they start their writing, they should organize their thoughts with writing organizers. These writing organizers should be used as tools that help guide students accomplish a detailed writing that meets the requirements for common core. This Christmas Writing Unit includes 3 Opinion prompts, 3 Narrative Prompts, and 3 Informative / Explanatory Prompts that are centered around fun festive Christmas Activities! Also included are 2 different writing organizer pages for each type of writing prompt. It's a GREAT value with fun festive borders to display in at school in the classroom, in the hallway and fun for students to display in their home. Get these interesting and engaging prompts to promote creativity in your students! 31 pages included! Here are a few examples of the Christmas Writing Prompts : What is the BEST Christmas Holiday Dessert? Explain why? Is it Better to Give or Receive Christmas Gifts? Explain your reasons? What would happen if Santa got the flu on Christmas Eve? Write your Narrative story. Describe the Adventures of an Elf in a Narrative Story Explain how to build a Gingerbread house for your Informative / Explanatory Writing For many writing units for 3rd - 5th grade students and K-2nd grade that are specifically from the K-5 Treasures author of these products that are perfect to use with this rubric, click on the links below: Fall | Back to School Writing Prompt BUNDLE! 3rd-5th Grade Thanksgiving Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Winter Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Christmas Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Valentine's Day Writing Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative President's Day Writing Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade Easter Narrative Writing, Easter Opinion Writing, and Easter Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade K-2nd Grade Writing Units SUMMER ESL Writing Prompts and Drawing for K-2nd Grade Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts with Vocabulary Words for K-2nd Grade For other rubrics for more grades, click on the links below: Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 3rd Grade with Checklist Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 4th Grade with Checklist Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 5th Grade with Checklist
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Tags Narrative Writing, Opinion Writing, Informational Writing, Christmas Writing Prompts, Christmas, Writing About Christmas, Winter Writing Prompts, Elf Writing, Christmas Writing
Twas the Night Before Christmas Novel Study Guide
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, Common Core, Christmas, December, Winter, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Writing Prompts, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Word Searches, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This Novel Study Guide is for the poem Twas the Night Before Christmas, written by Clement C. Moore. This resource includes comprehension and critical thinking questions for the entire poem. Includes: - Vocabulary words with definitions. - Word puzzles: Word Decoder, Word Search, Word Scramble, Crossword, Hangman - True or false. - Multiple choice. - Long answer questions. - Answer keys. - Paragraph prompts. - Creative Writing. Also included are Graphic Organizers: - In Your Own Words - Sequence the Story - Homonyms: Homophones - Homonyms: Homographs - Synonyms - Answer keys The resource finishes off with a complete copy of the poem, as well as a link to an audio performance. This poem, as well as other works by Clement C. Moore, is in the Public Domain. No copyright laws have been violated in posting this material. About this Resource: This resource is a study of the poem Twas the Night Before Christmas, A Visit from St. Nicholas, written by Clement C. Moore. The Novel Study Guide includes vocabulary with definitions and comprehension questions in the form of true or false, multiple choice and long answer. Students are meant to read or listen to the entire poem, then answer the provided questions. Teachers can choose to hand the questions out all at once, or group them into sections. The resource is grouped into natural sections, such as vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, writing activities, and graphic organizers. About the Worksheets: A series of comprehension-based worksheets make up this resource, along with Answer Keys. Vocabulary: 38 words from the poem are listed with their meanings in either the order they appear chronologically in the poem, or in alphabetical order. The words were chosen by how difficult they were to understand based on context clues. Each word is then used in 1 of 5 vocabulary puzzle worksheets: · Word Decoder: Use the legend to decode the word puzzle. · Word Search: Find the vocabulary words hidden in the puzzle. · Word Scramble: Unscramble the words to make the vocabulary words. · Crossword: Solve each clue with the vocabulary word that matches. Write the vocabulary word in the matching spot in the crossword puzzle. · Hangman: Guess letters to fill in the hidden vocabulary words. Guess a wrong letter and fill in the hangman. Finish the word before the hangman is done. Short Answer: 20 True or False questions are provided. Students must answer each statement as True or False. 17 multiple choice questions are provided. Students must answer each question with the best answer option. Long Answer: 10 comprehension and critical thinking questions are provided. Students answer each question with complete sentences on the lines provided. Writing Activities: 4 end-of-unit paragraph prompts and 3 end-of-unit creative writing activities are provided. Graphic Organizers: 5 graphic organizers are provided, along with answer keys for all. · In Your Own Words: Re-write lines from the poem using your own words. · Sequence the Story: Put puzzle pieces in order based on what happens in the poem. · Homonyms: Homophones: Circle the correct word and spelling that makes the most sense. · Homonyms: Homographs: Put a checkmark next to the correct meaning that matches the context. · Synonyms: Make a list of potential synonyms for key words from the poem. Reading: A complete copy of the poem is provided, as well as a link to an audio performance.
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FREE: Twas the Night Before Christmas Novel Study Guide - Sample
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Poetry, Christmas, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Writing Prompts, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Word Searches, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This is a FREE sample of our Twas the Night Before Christmas Novel Study Guide. In this sample, you can enjoy a selection of comprehension content, including word search puzzle using vocabulary words, true or false, multiple choice, long answer questions, graphic organizer, answer keys, and the complete Twas the Night Before Christmas. The full resource includes additional comprehension questions with vocabulary and definitions, word puzzles, paragraph prompts and graphic organizers. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS FOR THE FULL RESOURCE About this Resource: This resource is a study of the poem Twas the Night Before Christmas, A Visit from St. Nicholas, written by Clement C. Moore. The Novel Study Guide includes vocabulary with definitions and comprehension questions in the form of true or false, multiple choice and long answer. Students are meant to read or listen to the entire poem, then answer the provided questions. Teachers can choose to hand the questions out all at once, or group them into sections. The resource is grouped into natural sections, such as vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, writing activities, and graphic organizers. About the Worksheets: A series of comprehension-based worksheets make up this resource, along with Answer Keys. Vocabulary: 38 words from the poem are listed with their meanings in either the order they appear chronologically in the poem, or in alphabetical order. The words were chosen by how difficult they were to understand based on context clues. Each word is then used in 1 of 5 vocabulary puzzle worksheets: · Word Decoder: Use the legend to decode the word puzzle. · Word Search: Find the vocabulary words hidden in the puzzle. · Word Scramble: Unscramble the words to make the vocabulary words. · Crossword: Solve each clue with the vocabulary word that matches. Write the vocabulary word in the matching spot in the crossword puzzle. · Hangman: Guess letters to fill in the hidden vocabulary words. Guess a wrong letter and fill in the hangman. Finish the word before the hangman is done. Short Answer: 20 True or False questions are provided. Students must answer each statement as True or False. 17 multiple choice questions are provided. Students must answer each question with the best answer option. Long Answer: 10 comprehension and critical thinking questions are provided. Students answer each question with complete sentences on the lines provided. Writing Activities: 4 end-of-unit paragraph prompts and 3 end-of-unit creative writing activities are provided. Graphic Organizers: 5 graphic organizers are provided, along with answer keys for all. · In Your Own Words: Re-write lines from the poem using your own words. · Sequence the Story: Put puzzle pieces in order based on what happens in the poem. · Homonyms: Homophones: Circle the correct word and spelling that makes the most sense. · Homonyms: Homographs: Put a checkmark next to the correct meaning that matches the context. · Synonyms: Make a list of potential synonyms for key words from the poem. Reading: A complete copy of the poem is provided, as well as a link to an audio performance.
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My thanksgiving superpower Writing Prompt - Thanksgiving Activity
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, Back To School, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Black History Month, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, End Of Year, First Day of School, Halloween, Indigenous Peoples Day, Last Day of School, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, May, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Unleash your inner superhero this Thanksgiving with the My Thanksgiving Superpower Writing Prompt! This fun and festive activity invites kids to imagine what kind of superpower they’d wield during Thanksgiving, because let’s face it, we all need a little extra help when it comes to surviving the holiday season. First, students will write about their Thanksgiving superpower. Would they have the ability to instantly teleport to the front of the food line (no shame in that)? Or perhaps the superpower to make endless mashed potatoes appear with just a snap of their fingers? Maybe they’d have the power to make every family member’s laugh contagious (or the uncanny ability to avoid doing the dishes). The possibilities are as limitless as second helpings of pie! Once the writing is done, the creative fun continues with a drawing. Kids will illustrate themselves in full superhero gear, cape, mask, and maybe even a gravy boat in hand. It’s the perfect opportunity to show off their artistic talents, whether their superpower involves saving the day or just saving some room for dessert. This activity combines imagination, writing, and humor, all wrapped up in a Thanksgiving turkey-shaped cape! It’s the perfect way to give thanks for the fun (and funny) things that make the holiday extra special. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Thanksgiving Writing, Writing Prompts, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Math, Fall Craft, Fall Writing, Thanksgiving Writing Prompts, Writing Essays, Drawing
Christmas Shopping Comprehension And Story Writing Prompt
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Christmas Shopping Comprehension And Story Writing Prompt Christmas Shopping Comprehension And Story Writing Prompt is an educational resource poised to ignite creativity in young minds during the festive season. This product caters perfectly to teachers and homeschoolers looking to engage their students creatively and educationally. The resource utilises the familiarity of holiday memories and experiences, focusing on children aged between 6-9 years old. It helps develop reading comprehension as well as narrative writing skills, maintaining the continued learning through the holiday period. Its versatility allows educators to adapt it based on their teaching style or student requirements - facilitating whole group discussions, small-group activities or individual homework assignments. In this pack, a vivacious description of a typical Christmas shopping experience is provided. This not only enhances comprehensive abilities but also acts as a catalyst for storytelling. Pupils are encouraged to share their own yuletide shopping encounters. A set of comprehension questions accompany the text, reinforcing understanding and promoting active learning. An example story of 20 pages is included that can be used as both model and motivational tool for children who feel inspired enough to create narratives of their own. These tools facilitate well-rounded growth in both oral and written communication skills across all spectrums. Covering Multiple Subjects under One Theme - The Holidays With Special Emphasis On Christmas Events: This enriching product connects curriculum -based instruction with real-world experiences leading up-to full engagement in lessons across grades 3 through 6 classrooms. From reading comprehension exercises based on vivid descriptions to storytelling prompts spurred by personal Christmas shopping encounters, this product presents an opportune mix for learning continuity during the festive season.. Easy To Use: This invaluable teaching resource comes in a PDF file format for ease of use. It can be used directly in the classroom or digitally shared amongst students, making education a simple and accessible process, all neatly wrapped under the festive cheer! Christmas Shopping Comprehension And Story Writing Prompt: An Edutainment Resource Suitable All Year Round A wonderful addition to your Yuletide lessons while also being perfectly suited all year round. Who said Christmas fun should only come once a year?
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Christmas, Shopping, Comprehension, Story Writing Prompt
FREE: Nutcracker and Mouse King Novel Study Guide - Sample
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Christmas, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Children’s Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Writing Prompts, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Word Searches, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This is a FREE sample of our Nutcracker and Mouse King Novel Study Guide . In this sample, you can enjoy a selection of comprehension content, including hangman puzzle using vocabulary words, true or false, multiple choice, long answer questions, graphic organizer, answer keys, and the complete Nutcracker and Mouse King. The full resource includes additional comprehension questions with vocabulary and definitions, word puzzles, writing and creativity prompts and graphic organizers. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS FOR THE FULL RESOURCE About this Resource: This resource is a study of the fairy tale Nutcracker and Mouse King, written by E.T.A. Hoffmann. The Novel Study Guide includes vocabulary with definitions and comprehension questions in the form of true or false, multiple choice and long answer. Students are meant to read the entire story, then answer the provided questions. Teachers can choose to hand the questions out all at once, or group them into sections. The resource is grouped into natural sections, such as vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, writing prompts, creativity activities, and graphic organizers. About the Worksheets: A series of comprehension-based worksheets make up this resource, along with Answer Keys. Vocabulary: 60 words from the story are listed with their meanings in either the order they appear chronologically in the story, or in alphabetical order. The words were chosen by how difficult they were to understand based on context clues. Each word is then used in 1 of 5 vocabulary puzzle worksheets: · Word Decoder: Use the legend to decode the word puzzle. · Word Search: Find the vocabulary words hidden in the puzzle. · Word Scramble: Unscramble the words to make the vocabulary words. · Crossword: Solve each clue with the vocabulary word that matches. Write the vocabulary word in the matching spot in the crossword puzzle. · Hangman: Guess letters to fill in the hidden vocabulary words. Guess a wrong letter and fill in the hangman. Finish the word before the hangman is done. Short Answer: 20 True or False questions are provided. Students must answer each statement as True or False. 15 multiple choice questions are provided. Students must answer each question with the best answer option. Long Answer: 15 comprehension and critical thinking questions are provided. Students answer each question with complete sentences on the lines provided. Writing Prompts and Creativity Activities: 3 end-of-unit writing and creativity activities are provided. Complete one or more of these activities. Graphic Organizers: 2 graphic organizers are provided. · Design Your Own Nutcracker: Design your own version of a Nutcracker by drawing and coloring the provided blank version. Answer key provided. · Travel through Toyland: Draw a map of Toyland using details from the story. Draw the route the characters take to reach the capital. Answer key provided. Reading: A complete copy of the fairy tale is provided.
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High School Christmas Bell Ringers (3 Weeks)
ELA, Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Research, Resources for Teachers, High School, Homeschool Resources, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Presentations, Templates, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
As a fellow homeschool mom, I know how essential it is to find engaging activities that keep high schoolers thinking critically—especially during the festive, often distracting, weeks leading up to Christmas. That is why I created the High School Christmas Bell Ringers (3 Weeks) . This comprehensive set of discussion and writing prompts are designed to spark meaningful conversation, promote reflection, and ensure your high school students/homeschoolers start class with a thoughtful, focused activity. These High School Christmas Bell Ringers (3 Weeks) transition students/homeschoolers seamlessly into the day's lesson by encouraging deep dives into themes of gratitude, tradition, community, and personal growth, all through a Christmas lens. INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE Complete PowerPoint presentation for projecting. Separate, ready-to-use digital or printable file for student/homeschooler answers. Three weeks (15) of prompts that are unique, high-level daily questions. Consistent daily theme: Mindful Monday through Focus Friday structure. TOPICS COVERED Past memories, reflections, and identity-shaping moments. Intangible gifts and societal lessons. Time travel and no-technology Christmas. Advice to future self and creating traditions. These High School Christmas Bell Ringers (3 Weeks) resource is your complete, ready-to-go solution for the three weeks leading up to the holiday break. It saves you precious prep time by providing polished, engaging slides that you can use instantly, either digitally or printed. This resource empowers you to foster a sense of community and connection during a busy time of year by giving your high schoolers/homeschoolers a platform to express their personal thoughts and values. It is a purposeful, festive tool created by a dedicated educator to help other educators and parents keep their students/homeschoolers mentally sharp, reflective, and excited about learning, right up until the last bell rings for break. If you and your students/homeschoolers enjoyed this resource, please leave a review. Thank you for your support! Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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Tags High School December Warm-ups, Homeschool Daily Prompts, Christmas Bell Ringers High School, Homeschool Christmas Journal, Pre-routine Holiday High School, Christmas Writing For Teens, December Classroom/homeschool Discussions, December Slide Decks, Holiday Bell Work, Character Education Activities
A special thanksgiving memory Writing Prompt - Thanksgiving Activity
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Black History Month, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, Columbus Day, First Day of School, Indigenous Peoples Day, Last Day of School, Memorial Day, New Year's Day, President's Day, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, End Of Year, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Turn Thanksgiving nostalgia into a creative masterpiece with the A Special Thanksgiving Memory Writing Prompt! This activity invites kids to stroll down memory lane (or at least last year’s kitchen chaos) to write and draw about their favorite Thanksgiving moment. Whether it’s Grandma’s famous pumpkin pie, a hilarious turkey mishap, or the time Uncle Joe fell asleep mid-sentence, no memory is too big or small to make the cut. First, students will put their storytelling hats on, probably stretchy ones to accommodate post-Thanksgiving feast bellies, and write about a memory that makes them smile, laugh, or even drool a little. Was it the parade, a backyard football game, or sneaking the first bite of dessert? This writing prompt gets their creative juices flowing faster than cranberry sauce out of a can. Once the words are on the page, it’s time to bring the memory to life with a colorful drawing. Turkeys with personality, pies with sparkle, and family portraits (possibly featuring stick figures) turn the story into a visual masterpiece. This activity isn’t just fun, it’s a great way for kids to practice descriptive writing and reflect on what makes Thanksgiving truly special. Bonus: it’s calorie-free, but just as satisfying as a second helping of stuffing! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Thanksgiving Writing, Thabksgiving Writing Prompts, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Craft, Fall Math, Winter Craft, Writing Essays, Writing Prompts
Thankful Tree Writing Prompt - Thanksgiving Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Easter, End Of Year, Halloween, Indigenous Peoples Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Thanksgiving, April, August, December, February, January, July, June, March, May, November, October, September, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Get ready to rake up some gratitude with the Thankful Tree Writing Prompt! This Thanksgiving activity combines creativity and reflection to create a heartfelt masterpiece, and no actual leaves will clog your yard. Perfect for kids who are full of thanks (and maybe a little too much turkey), this activity invites them to write and draw about the people, things, and snacks they’re most grateful for. The fun starts with crafting their very own Thankful Tree. Each "leaf" becomes a blank canvas for kids to jot down what warms their hearts, like family, friends, and possibly an unhealthy obsession with mac and cheese. Once the writing’s done, it’s time to branch out with some drawing! Students can add colorful flair to their trees, turning their gratitude into an autumnal work of art. This activity is ideal for classrooms or as a family bonding moment that doesn’t involve fighting over the remote. By the end, kids will have a beautiful Thankful Tree they’ll be proud to display, and you’ll have a little peace and quiet, at least until dessert. Fun, festive, and packed with good vibes, this writing prompt is a must-have for spreading gratitude (and maybe sneaking in a little spelling practice). Let’s get thankful! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Writing, Writing Prompts, Drawing, Thanksgiving Writing, Thanksgiving Writing Prompts, Fall Craft, Fall Math, Thanksgiving Craft, Thanksgiving Drawing
🎄 Gingerbread House Design & Creative Writing Activity 🎄
Writing, ELA, Creative Writing, Christmas, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, December, Months, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Projects, Activities, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
🎄 Gingerbread House Design & Creative Writing Activity | Winter Holiday Activity for Middle & High School 🎄 Looking for a creative, low-prep winter activity that sparks imagination AND sneaks in standards-aligned writing? This Gingerbread House Design & Creative Writing Project is the perfect blend of seasonal fun and educational value—ideal for middle or high school students during the holiday season! What’s Included: Lesson plan for a 2–3 day flexible lesson (also great if you need sub plans!) Creative gingerbread house design prompt Student instruction hand out for each day Pre-made coloring pages (great for time-saving or early finishers) Writing prompt with randomized story criteria 4 sets of story element cards to boost creativity (think: snowmen, twinkle lights, and town squares!) Optional grading rubric for easy assessment Perfect for: Grades 6–10 English/Language Arts classrooms Creative writing electives Holiday enrichment or early finisher activities Celebrate the season with creativity and storytelling—and give your students a holiday activity they’ll actually look forward to !
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New Year Writing Prompts - BUNDLE
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Language Development, ESL, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, New Year's Day, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
Looking for the perfect way to kick off the new year with a bang? This New Year Writing Prompts Bundle is exactly what you need! Packed with 20 pages of fun and imaginative prompts, this resource will have your students writing and drawing their way into the new year with creativity and laughter. Whether they’re dreaming up their perfect New Year’s Eve party, imagining their wildest adventure, or sharing their New Year’s resolutions (that they’ll totally keep this time), this bundle has it all. How it works: Writing Prompts: Thoughtful and humorous prompts that get students reflecting and writing about their New Year’s excitement, hopes, and dreams. Drawing Prompts: Fun, artistic activities that let students bring their written ideas to life with illustrations. From epic adventures to resolutions they’ll definitely stick to, this is the perfect blend of creativity. Ways of Use: Start the Year Right: Get students in a positive and creative mindset. Creative Writing & Art: A fun way to combine writing and drawing. Classroom Fun: Share, compare, and laugh over different student ideas. Reflection: A lighthearted way to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next. Advantages: 20 pages of writing and drawing fun. Combines humor, creativity, and reflection. Perfect for starting the year on a positive note. Encourages imagination and classroom collaboration. Get this bundle and set the tone for a creative, laughter-filled year ahead!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Writing, Writing Prompts, Writing Activities, New Year Writing, New Year Writing Prompts, New Year Writing Activities, Winter Writing Prompts
Christmas Speech Bubble Writing Prompts | Creative Writing
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Grade 1, 2, 3, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Christmas Speech Bubble Writing Prompts | Creative Writing Packet | Emerging Writer Activity This innovative educational tool provides a fun and easy way for young learners to explore their creative writing while celebrating the spirit of Christmas. It has been specifically designed for new writers, using vibrant visual prompts to stimulate imagination and creative thoughts. To begin the activity, students select from a variety of festive pictures or curate their own mini-book of prompt choices. They then discuss and dissect the stories unfolding in each scenario before plunging into the writing process to pen unique character dialogues. These conjectured conversations are written into blank speech bubbles serving as expression spaces. Following this dialogue crafting process, there's an opportunity for further practice in adding an informative or descriptive sentence related to each picture under teacher guidance—an excellent technique for learning how to weave narratives around visual cues. The product includes: Five Christmas-themed speech bubble writing prompts featuring lively scenarios like Santa devouring cookies, getting stuck in a chimney, a star slipping off from atop a Christmas tree, children busily wrapping presents or interacting gingerbread men. Two open templates that allow creativity abound with students sketching out personalized illustrations complete with dialogues. This resource is an effective tool for educators and homeschooled parents teaching Grade 1-3 children about holiday themes focused on Christmas traditions. It offers an effortless blend of skill development with holiday cheer! Note: These creatively engaging prompts can be used either as whole-class instruction or small group activity—or even homework assignments! They inject fun into learning while helping hesitant writers surpass fear of expression—all while honing language arts skills even amongst confident writers—a truly efficacious asset! A word of caution: Have plenty paper ready because once your budding wordsmiths get immersed in the vibrant world inside these speech bubbles, they'll definitely ask for more!
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Christmas, Writing Prompts, Speech Bubbles, Creative Writing, Emerging Writers
Christmas Writing Prompts Pack
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Christmas, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
The Christmas Writing Prompts Pack The Christmas Writing Prompts Pack is a carefully curated teaching resource tailored to make language arts lessons fun during the festive season. This pack caters primarily to Educators and Homeschoolers of Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 students. The pack combines education with enjoyment, providing a superb way of enhancing writing skills while keeping the festive spirit alive. What's inside? Range of Topics: Various engaging prompts across multiple genres like What Are You Giving For Christmas? or tasks such as researching the history of Christmas trees are included in this pack. Gingerbread Recipe Template: A unique template where learning meets baking fun. It promotes culinary vocabulary development apart from being exciting. Opinion Writing Exercise: An introspective task where students deliberate on whether it's more enjoyable to give or receive gifts. Poetry Invoking Prompts: This comprises two poetical prompts: one Acrostic based and another based on Quatrain format. Create-Your-Own Story: Fully Customizable Templates: The resource helps in blending quality learning with relaxed holiday excitement while strengthening students' abilities across various forms of writing. Simply printing out these worksheets according to class requirements is an effortless way indeed to imbue academic interest into their holiday joy!
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Christmas Writing, Language Arts, Holiday Activities, Writing Prompts, Creative Writing
December Weekly Interactive Writing Prompts
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
December Weekly Interactive Writing Prompts is an editable resource for grades 3-6 that provides students different engaging creative writing prompts for each week in December. With students practicing essential writing skills, this teaching tool can be used for whole group, small group, or individual assignments through a paperless Google Classroom workflow. Every prompt in this Christmas-themed writing activity is editable so educators can customize prompts to fit their students' needs and instructional plans. There are 4 weekly sets included, and in each set there are 3 unique prompts for students. After choosing one prompt per week, students can directly type their responses on the PowerPoint slides.
Author The Language of Learning
Tags Christmas, Elves, Interactive Writing, Google Classroom, December
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Christmas Tree
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Christmas Tree" This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource on "Christmas Tree" (3 PDF Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to train Language skills in English. Suitable participants for this ESL EFL TESOL Reading + Writing Activity are Foreign Students at middle and High School (7th-12th Grade; teens). Newcomers or any ESL Learner is also more than suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL Activity on "Christmas Tree" (its origins, background, history and how people decorate it). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. This ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on "Christmas Tree" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) can be ideal for intermediate English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Learners. Within this English Second or Foreign Language Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Christmas Tree" (its origins, background, history and how people decorate it), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following activities: 1 text on "Christmas Tree" (its origins, background, history and how people decorate it) 12 Questions (with space for answers) 1 Essay Prompt (writing an essay on your opinion on "Christmas Tree", whether you decorate it and how you usually decorate it; themed tree or "personal touch" family Christmas tree) This ESL, EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on "Christmas Tree" (its origins, background, history and how people decorate it) is great for Intermediate English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Christmas Tree" (its origins, background, history and how people decorate it) aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is dedicated to provide high-quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL teachers. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to browse more PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity, Worksheets, Printable, Activity, Christmas, Christmas Tree
50 High School ELA-A Season to Write:Holiday Reflection Prompts Bundle
ELA, Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Christmas, Holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Research, Resources for Teachers, High School, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
As a fellow homeschool mom to a 9th grader, I know writing assignments need to feel meaningful — which is exactly why I created A Season to Write: Holiday Reflection Prompts Bundle . It was born from my desire to help my own teen move past simple reports and genuinely think deeply about the holidays we celebrate while strengthening her writing skills. This A Season to Write: Holiday Reflection Prompts Bundle is a rich mix of creative, reflective, and analytical writing, encouraging students/homeschoolers to explore not just what happens during a holiday, but what it truly means to them by reflecting on memory, culture, and sensory experiences. I have designed it to balance structure with freedom, ensuring your student/homeschooler learns to write with both their intellect and emotion, developing clarity, organization, and—most importantly—their own authentic voice. INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE: 50 engaging, multi-genre holiday writing prompts Comprehensive note-taking & brainstorming sheets. Full writing rubric for simple grading and growth tracking. NO-PREP, ready-to-print for instant use. TOPICS COVERED: Full seasonal coverage: Halloween through New Year. Cultural, emotional, and historical analysis of traditions. Includes Narrative, Persuasive, and Reflective writing styles. Explores ethical, personal, and creative holiday meaning. A Season to Write: Holiday Reflection Prompts Bundle transforms seasonal writing into a meaningful journey of self-discovery and skill-building, empowering students to write with confidence, explore their emotions, and truly understand the deeper significance of the holidays they experience. I designed this resource because I know we're not just preparing our kids for exams—we're preparing them for life, helping them think critically, write persuasively, and express authentically. By connecting emotion, memory, and academic thought in every prompt, learners build a strong foundation that will serve them well in college and beyond, sharpening their minds while always encouraging them to write from the heart. If you and your students/homeschoolers enjoyed this resource, please leave a review. Thank you for your support! Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Author Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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Tags Holiday Reflection Writing Prompts For Homeschoolers, Thanksgiving Cultural Analysis Writing Activity, Creative Christmas Essay Ideas For Teens, Halloween Narrative Writing Task For High School, Printable New Year Reflection Writing Prompts, Analytical ELA Writing Projects For High School, Sensory-based Holiday Writing Assignments, Holiday Writing Unit For Homeschool Parents, Structured Holiday Writing With Note-taking Sheets, College-prep Reflective Writing Resource
Winter Writing Prompts
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, New Year's Day, Seasons, Winter, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
Get ready to warm up your classroom with Winter Writing Prompts, the ultimate resource for turning snow days into snow FUN! This activity bundle comes with 30 winter themed prompts that are as cool as a snowman’s nose and as cozy as a blanket by the fire. From writing about epic snowball fights to crafting tales of wild winter adventures, your students will be so busy creating, they’ll forget they’re learning! Each prompt includes a drawing task because, let’s face it, writing without doodles is like hot chocolate without marshmallows. Whether your students are imagining the best winter sport or telling a story about the world’s greatest snowman, these prompts will get their creative juices flowing (and hopefully not freeze them). Advantages: Endless Creativity: Students can write about snowmen, hot cocoa, or anything winter-related. Let the imagination run wild! Drawing and Writing: Because who can resist a good doodle to go with their writing? For All Ages: Whether they're just learning to write or are seasoned storytellers, these prompts work for everyone. Perfect for Cold Days: Keep students engaged when it’s too cold to go outside, and too warm to focus on anything else. Fun Learning: It’s winter fun wrapped up in a learning activity, perfect for those frosty days! It’s the writing activity that will make your classroom the coolest place to be this winter! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Writing Prompts, Winter Writing Prompts, Winter Creative Writing, Winter Activities, Christmas Writing Prompts, Christmas Activities, Creative Writing
If i were a turkey Writing Prompt - Thanksgiving Activity
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Months, Seasons, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, Easter, End Of Year, First Day of School, Halloween, Hanukkah, Indigenous Peoples Day, Kwanzaa, New Year's Day, Last Day of School, Thanksgiving, November, October, January, February, December, September, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Gobble up some laughs with the If I Were a Turkey Writing Prompt! This Thanksgiving activity is perfect for kids with big imaginations and even bigger senses of humor. It’s a writing and drawing adventure that asks the all-important question: What would life be like as a turkey? Spoiler alert: It’s not all stuffing and gravy! Students will dive into the feathered life, describing their turkey alter ego. Will they be the class clown of the farm, the stealthiest turkey avoiding Thanksgiving dinner, or a celebrity turkey with fans lining up for selfies? The possibilities are as endless as a buffet line. This activity encourages descriptive writing, creativity, and maybe a little sympathy for our fine feathered friends. After writing, it’s time to add some artistic flair. Kids can draw themselves as turkeys, fancy feathers, silly hats, or maybe even a disguise to stay off the dinner table. Markers, crayons, and a sprinkle of imagination will turn these turkeys into stars of the season. Perfect for classrooms or at home fun, this activity is a hilarious way to bring Thanksgiving to life from a turkey’s perspective. Warning: You may find yourself laughing so hard you’ll start reconsidering that veggie option for dinner! Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Thanksgiving Writing, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Craft, Winter Craft, Fall Wriring, Thanksgiving Writing Prompts, Fall Math, Writing Essays, Drawing
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on Santa Claus
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Santa Claus" This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource on "Santa Claus" (3 PDF Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to train Language skills in English. Suitable participants for this ESL EFL TESOL Reading + Writing Activity are Foreign Students at middle and High School (7th-12th Grade; teens). Newcomers or any ESL Learner is also more than suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL Activity on "Santa Claus" (its origins, background and precedesors, ite evolution over time + rituals and traditions related to Santa Claus). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. This ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on "Santa Claus" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) can be ideal for intermediate English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Learners. Within this English Second or Foreign Language Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Santa Claus" (its origins, background and precedesors, ite evolution over time + rituals and traditions related to Santa Claus), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following activities: 1 text on "Santa Claus" (its origins, background and precedesors, ite evolution over time + rituals and traditions related to Santa Claus) 13 Questions (with space for answers) 3 Essay Prompts (writing an essay on the depiction Santa Claus has in your own country and whether you have another christmas or winter figure similar to Santa + writing a "Christmas Letter" to Santa + pretending to be an elf at the North Pole and to write a page of diary on Christmas eve) This ESL, EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on "Santa Claus" (its origins, background and precedesors, ite evolution over time + rituals and traditions related to Santa Claus) is great for Intermediate English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Santa Claus" (its origins, background and precedesors, ite evolution over time + rituals and traditions related to Santa Claus) aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is dedicated to provide high-quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL teachers. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to browse more PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity, Worksheets, Printable, Santa Claus, Christmas, Activity
What i'm thankful for at school Writing Prompt - Thanksgiving Activity
Common Core, Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, ELA, Language Development, Writing, ESL, Vocabulary, Reading, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, 100's Day, April Fools, Back To School, Birthdays, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Cinco De Mayo, End Of Year, Easter, Columbus Day, Graduation, First Day of School, Indigenous Peoples Day, New Year's Day, Last Day of School, Thanksgiving, Months, April, August, December, February, January, September, October, November, July, June, March, May, Seasons, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Halloween, Hispanic Heritage Month, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Coloring Pages
Let’s get thankful for more than just turkey with the What I’m Thankful for at School Writing Prompt! This Thanksgiving activity encourages kids to reflect on the things that make school a little less like a never-ending homework nightmare and a bit more like a fun-filled feast of learning. First, students will write about what they’re most thankful for at school, besides the obvious no homework wish. Maybe it's that one teacher who somehow makes math feel like a fun puzzle (even though it's not). Or perhaps it’s the class pet, whose only job is to look cute while everyone tries to figure out how not to kill the plant on the windowsill. Whether it's friends, favorite subjects, or that sweet, sweet recess time, kids will get to jot down their grateful thoughts. Then, the creative fun begins with a drawing! Students can illustrate their favorite school moments, perhaps an epic paper airplane contest or a perfectly executed lunch trade. This activity helps kids appreciate the little things in school, all while sneaking in some writing and drawing skills. Plus, it's a reminder that even when you're stuck with a 10-page essay, there's always something to be thankful for, like a snack break. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Thanksgiving Writing Prompts, Thanksgiving Craft, Fall Craft, Math Craft, Winter Craft, Drawing, Writing Prompts, Writing Essas, Thanksgiving Math
20 High School ELA Christmas Photo Writing Prompts Bundle
Writing, ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Christmas, Research, Resources for Teachers, High School, Homeschool Resources, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Presentations, Rubrics, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
As a fellow homeschool mom and resource creator, I know exactly what it is like to try and keep older kids engaged when the scent of gingerbread is in the air! Let’s be real, keeping high school students/homeschoolers truly focused on rigorous ELA in December can feel like an Olympic sport, especially when you’re also trying to manage the holiday bustle at home. As a homeschool mom to a wonderful 9th grader, I desperately needed a resource that was both challenging and genuinely fun. I was tired of boring, surface-level worksheets that did not challenge her. That is why I created this comprehensive set of 20 High School ELA Christmas Photo Writing Prompts Bundle . It is the perfect, ready-to-go solution for meaningful reflective and narrative writing. INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE 20 high-quality, professional student/homeschoolers visuals and complex writing prompts. 20 structured note-taking sheets are provided for guided planning. A detailed, four-category, 16-point grading rubric is ready to use. Flexible grading scale and two adaptable grading structure options are present. TOPICS COVERED Students/Homeschoolers will practice character analysis and psychological reflection. Students/Homeschoolers will develop descriptive language and establish mood effectively. The unit covers narrative writing structure and crafting reflective essays. This resource improves visual interpretation and critical thinking skills. Ultimately, this 20 High School ELA Christmas Photo Writing Prompts Bundle is not just a fun, seasonal activity; it is a robust ELA resource that injects sophisticated analysis and engaging seasonal fun into the end-of-year schedule. By providing twenty unique photo prompts, detailed scaffolding, and a complete assessment system, this unit sets your older student/homeschooler up for writing success. It is the perfect way to meaningfully cover crucial descriptive writing, narrative structure, and reflective essay skills. This happens without compromising on the spirit of the holidays. Forget the frantic searches for last-minute, high-quality assignments and gain back precious prep time for yourself. Bring rich, rigorous, and completely engaging writing practice into your homeschool or classroom today. If you and your students/homeschoolers enjoyed this resource, please leave a review. Thank you for your support! Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Author Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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Tags December ELA Activities No Prep, High School December Warm-ups, Homeschool Daily Prompts, Christmas December Bell Ringers, Homeschool Christmas Journal, High School Pre-holiday Routine, Christmas Writing For Teens, December Classroom/homeschool Discussions, December Slide Decks, Character Education Activities