Finish the Story – Winter Writing Prompts
No-prep creative-writing packet giving students a themed story-starter sentence to finish in their own words, with two page layouts per prompt (a blank version and one with illustration space).
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The Space Age Trainers: Write A Story (9-13 years)
A creative-writing worksheet teaching narrative story planning (introduction/middle/ending), using a mentor short story about a boy whose new bag is stolen by bullies as the model text.
2025 January ELA Bell Ringers
A month's worth of daily ELA "bell ringer" warm-up writing prompts for January 2025, for middle and high school ELA classrooms.
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CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY, LANGUAGE ARTS WORKSHEETS, VOCABULARY GAME
Forever June Digital Design ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FRESH, NEW LANGUAGE ARTS IDEAS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM? If you looking for something unique for your class, you have come to the right place! My Tell Me So...Creative Writing Activity is a fun resource for your teacher toolbox! This Instant Download Listing contains 20 high resolution jpeg…
Winter Season Student Activity Packet
A no-prep bundle of winter-themed language arts activities (crossword, word scramble, word search, glyph, creative writing prompts) for independent or group classroom use.
Answers included
Othello Act 1, Scene 3 | Double Entry Journals
Double entry journal worksheet for close reading and analysis of Act 1, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's Othello, focused on identifying relationships and power dynamics between characters.
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Free download Free Sample — September Daily Writing Prompts | 2nd–3rd Grade | Print
Give a one-week free sample of September/back-to-school-themed daily writing prompts to preview a full month-long writing prompts resource.
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Women's History Month Opinion Writing Step-by-Step (Would You Rather)
A step-by-step opinion/persuasive writing resource using a 'Would You Rather' Women's History-themed prompt format, including research and graphic organizer support.
August Daily Journal Prompts
Daily journal/writing prompt set for the month of August, with a different reflective or creative writing prompt for each date (e.g., favorite food, summer activities, Columbus setting sail on Aug. 3, imaginary spaceship travel, staying cool in the heat).
Digital Poetry Flipbook
A no-prep poetry unit that teaches figurative language and multiple poem forms, building student confidence and creative-writing skills through a flipbook that can be completed in class (cut-and-assembled) or digitally (Google Slides).
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Romeo and Juliet Act 4, Scenes 1-3 | Double Entry Journals
Guide high school students through close reading and textual analysis of Act 4, Scenes 1-3 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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Last 15 Days of School Writing Prompt Countdown
Provide a daily writing-prompt countdown to engage grades 1-8 students during the last 15 days of the school year with reflective and summer-themed prompts.
Informative Writing Step-by-Step (310 May Writing Prompts)
Teach the informative-writing process (research/brainstorming, main points and support, introduction and conclusion, draft/edit/revise, final draft) through a May-themed set of topic cards and differentiated writing prompts.
2025 March ELA Bell Ringers
A month's worth of daily ELA "bell ringer" warm-up writing prompts for March 2025, for middle and high school ELA classrooms, spring/Women's History Month-themed.
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Superhero Sidekick Tryouts Writing Activity | Character traits, story
A creative-writing activity where students invent a superhero-sidekick story using a choice board (character, setting, problem, solution), then write and self-edit a short story.
Othello Act 3, Scenes 1-3 | Double Entry Journals
Double entry journal worksheet for close reading and analysis of Act 3, Scenes 1-3 of Shakespeare's Othello, focused on identifying relationships and power dynamics between characters.
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September Daily Writing Prompts | 2nd & 3rd Grade | Print + Digital
A themed set of daily writing prompts (5 weekday themes) for 2nd/3rd grade students, provided in both an editable digital slideshow and a printable weekly-layout PDF.
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Inventors Opinion Writing Step-by-Step (Would You Rather)
Teach elementary students opinion-writing skills through a 5-stage 'Would You Rather' writing process centered on researching and comparing famous inventors.
October Daily Journal Prompts
These October Daily Journal Prompts are a great way for students to practice their writing skills. The prompts are October themed, so students can write about their favorite things about the month.
The Art Gallery: Write A Story (9-13 years)
A creative writing resource that teaches fiction-writing craft (audience, genre, structure, sentence variety, suspense-building) through direct instruction, a model short story ('The Art Gallery') about a boy who has an eerie encounter with a painting, and a guided prompt to write a follow-up story.
Daily Bell Ringers Writing Prompts for Winter
Provide a week's worth of winter-themed daily writing prompts ('bell ringers') for classroom warm-up writing practice, delivered as a prompt slideshow paired with a printable writing journal.
Digital Poetry Flipbook Distance Learning
A no-prep poetry unit that teaches figurative language and multiple poem forms, building student confidence and creative-writing skills through a flipbook that can be completed in class (cut-and-assembled) or digitally (Google Slides).
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Romeo and Juliet Act 4, Scenes 4-5 | Double Entry Journals
Guide high school students through close reading and textual analysis of Act 4, Scenes 4-5 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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2025 June ELA Bell Ringers
A month's worth of daily ELA "bell ringer" warm-up writing prompts for June 2025, for middle and high school ELA classrooms, summer-themed.
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