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Directed Drawing and Creative Writing Prompts (12 Zoo Animals)
Creative Arts, Art, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Need a fun way to help your students learn to follow instructions while increasing their drawing confidence ? Check out this NO PREP directed drawing unit ! Perfect for elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this resource includes step-by-step drawing instructions for 12 zoo animals . Differentiated worksheets— primary lines , regular lines , and no lines —are included to match the student's handwriting skill level. To spark even more creativity, this cross-curricular activity includes 24 optional writing prompts (2 for each zoo animal). A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR: Zoo animals or a specific zoo animal unit study (National Zoo Lovers Day is April 8) Art class Writing lessons or centers Early finisher work Sub plans ...or just for fun! This resource is designed with your ink cartridge in mind. It's no prep and "no frills" — everything you need and nothing you don't. Just print and go inspire those budding writers and illustrators with this fun directed drawing project! ZOO ANIMALS INCLUDE: Crocodile Elephant Giraffe Hippo Kangaroo Koala Lion Monkey Panda Rhino Tiger Zebra CROSS-CURRICULAR SUBJECTS COVERED: Art (drawing and coloring) Creative writing English language arts Grammar Reading Spelling Writing Are you interested in helping your students become experts about zoo animals? From alligators to zebras, you can explore five aspects— description , diet , habitat , life cycle , and predators —of each animal through cross-curricular activities . Each day's lesson plan appeals to different types of learners: curated videos (visual and auditory), reading passages (reading), research report pages (writing), interactive notebook and other activities (kinesthetic), and more. Check out my 5-day zoo animal units and more resources here!
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Directed Drawing, Creative Writing, Zoo Animals, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Lion, Monkey, Tiger, Zebra, Zoo Drawing, Zebra Directed Drawing, Animal Drawing Prompts
Informative Writing: Step-by-Step Skeletal System Writing Prompts
P.E. & Health, Creative Arts, Art, ELA, Health, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Strategies, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Informative Writing: Step-by-Step Skeletal System Writing Prompts provides a dynamic approach to teaching expository writing. Ideal for classroom and homeschool use, this reading-to-use resource explores the five phases of expository writing through an interdisciplinary focus on the skeletal system. The 79-page PDF includes teacher directions, an online presentation, paragraph game , 432 writing prompt combinations differentiated graphic organizers, writing rubrics, comprehensive student guide and checklist, and additional exercises. This cross-curricular resource covers art, critical thinking, ELA, grammar, reading, research, science, and more. It is versatile for introducing concepts or assessing comprehension. Other themed units are available on natural disasters, sharks, space, dinosaurs, spring flowers, St. Patrick’s Day, Earth Day, and more.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Informative Writing, Early Writing, Beginner Writing, Elementary Writing, Paragraph Writing, Essay Writing, Human Body, Skeletal System, Bones, Skeleton
Funny Visual Writing Prompts | Photo Ideas | Writing Project
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
This engaging literacy resource transforms amusing images into creative writing inspiration suited for diverse elementary classroom applications. Twenty-six candid photographs capture playful moments or character archetypes to challenge students to weave humorous narratives, witty captions, or analytical observations based on visual cues. Rather than contrived prompts disconnected from relevance, these lively snapshots of dogs making silly faces, kids mid-pratfall or quirky fictional scenes provide an springboard for open-ended interpretation. Young writers assess personality, circumstance, relationships and potential themes conveyed through comical frozen seconds. Pictures span pets in costumes to families giggling together on rides. While some offer presumed situational context, other images drop students into a decisive split-second lacking orientation to allow inference-drawing. Teachers strengthen critical thinking by asking students what’s happening in images and requesting evidence for claims from visual elements. This builds comprehension, evaluation and reasoning abilities beyond basic description. The collection includes four scaffolded writing templates per photo tailored to developing skills. Emerging writers invent zany photo captions or basic phrases. Advanced students draft multi-paragraph vignettes integrating setting, plot and characters using humor. This differentiated range accommodates wide ability levels. Emphasizing lasting themes of amusement and connection, these whimsical images nourish skills vital for academic and lifetime joy. Analyzing visual narratives, questioning assumptions, synthesizing perspectives, and articulating reactions in writing carry great utility far beyond ELA classrooms. This versatile kit sparks smiles while promoting creativity, critical thought and reflective writing around playful photographs. Take a Look at Other Writing Resources: How to Mail A Letter Writing and Sequencing Activity Postcards of Antarctica Geography Unit Tracing Practice Workbook Bark, George Picture Book Study Alphabet Mini Books Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Funny Photo, Writing Prompts, Visual Writing, Photo Ideas, Writing Project, Small Group Discussion, Writing Captions, Picture, Photograph, Activity, Funny Writing Prompts For Middle School, Visual Writing Prompts For High School, Funny Picture For Writing Prompt
March Weekly Interactive Writing Prompts
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
March Weekly Interactive Writing Prompts is a language arts resource designed to inspire creative writing. This PowerPoint file provides engaging prompts for students to answer each week in March. Teachers can assign the presentation in Google Classroom for students to write directly on the slides and turn in digitally. The prompts are organized into 4 weekly sets, with 3 unique prompts per week addressing different creative writing skills. Prompts are editable so teachers can alter them as needed to fit their curriculum. Use this set of prompts for independent writing, group collaboration, or whole class brainstorming sessions. Students will enjoy choosing their own prompt to answer each week while building creative writing abilities. The activities encourage thinking critically to craft thoughtful written responses.
Author The Language of Learning
Tags March, Spring, Writing Prompts, Google Classroom, Creative Writing
July Writing Prompts - Learning Passport
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
July Writing Prompts - Learning Passport The July Writing Prompts - Learning Passport is an ideal resource for educators looking to engage their students in creative writing activities throughout the month of July. Designed thoughtfully with detailed prompts focusing on unique themes, it provides an interactive classroom tool that can be adapted and utilized across different teaching situations. This innovative passport themed-tool encourages individual learning as well as group participation, making it suitable for whole group instruction or small group discussions. Because of its sturdiness and compact size, the learning passport is also a perfect fit for homework assignments. Interesting Themes Fourth of July celebration National Blueberry Month I Forgot Day National Junk Food Day Chocolate Day amongst others. Note: These themes encourage students' creativity and provide them with a fun approach to subject matters delivered in a timely manner. Fostering Accountability & Creativity This product goes beyond just providing writing exercises by also fostering accountability among learners. Students earn stamps within their learning passports once they complete each prompt which adds an exciting reward system to motivate them further. Assemby Process: 1. Printing double-sided pages 2. Cutting out the shapes provided 3.Cache folding them into pocket-sized booklets 4.Binding together with staples The assembly process not only enhances educational outcomes but also invites student engagement! Furthermore, these passports offer ample opportunities for artistic expression because students can freely color not just their covers but also all inside graphics including the stamps they will collect through successful completion of each task! One considered feature teachers would appreciate about this educational toolkit is how it efficiently conserves resources; only four sheets of paper are required per learning passport. This feature makes it perfect especially for those students who require extra help managing their paperwork or tend to misplace such items often. Grade Levels & Subject Recommendations Grade level: Grade 2 up until Grade 4 Subjects covered: Language Arts under the subcategory of Creative Writing. The provided file type is in Easy-to-print PDF format for user convenience.
Author Knowledge Mobile
Tags Creative Writing, Interactive Learning, Classroom Resource, Themed Prompts, Accountability
Directed Drawing and Creative Writing Prompts (12 Birds)
Creative Arts, Art, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Directed Drawing and Creative Writing Prompts (12 Birds) - Teaching Resource This teaching resource provides an engrossing blend of art and language, allowing Grade 1 to Grade 4 students to explore the world of birds while honing their writing and drawing skills. Detailed instructions are provided for sketching twelve different birds, making it a perfect project for units based on ornithology or nature studies. The worksheets cater to various skill levels ensuring inclusivity. Note: This can be used on special occasions like National Bird Day (January 5), or National Go Birding Day(April 29). The Combo of Art Class with Language Arts This resource enables educators to conveniently merge Art class lessons with Language arts instructions. Moreover, as students follow the steps to draw each bird species, they exercise their listening skills too. Creative Writing Prompts Two distinct creative writing prompts per bird species are included in this notebook—amounts up to twenty-four unique assignments. Fosters narrative writing skills while learning about avian life simultaneously. Ideal for collective group activities such as summer camp or homeschool circle times that encourages discussions after completion. Beyond Standard Classroom Use Early Finishers: An engaging task ideal for early finishers striving for rewarding work. Innovative Sub Plans: Educators looking for fresh sub plan ideas will find this resource perfect. To use simply print out these worksheets that are crafted mindfully considering ink cartridge usage! Covering multiple curricular domains – art classwork like colouring; English language arts consisting grammar; reading; spelling; writing—the Directed Drawing & Creative Writing Prompt is excellent for collaborative group assignments or break-away homework assignments. This 57 page downloadable PDF resource ultimately makes teaching and learning a rich process!
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Directed Drawing, Creative Writing Prompts, Birds, Art And Language Integration, Nature Studies
Informative Writing Step-by-Step (200 Spring Flowers-Themed Writing Prompts)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Nature & Plants, Grade 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Did you know that Daffodils are named after a Greek myth? If you need an engaging way to teach informative writing , look no further than this step-by-step unit ! Perfect for elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this LOW PREP resource covers the five steps of informative writing— research and brainstorming ; main points and support ; introduction and conclusion ; draft, edit, and revise ; and final draft —using a cross-curricular approach and spring flowers theme. Each day's lesson addresses one step. Differentiated graphic organizers— primary lines , regular lines , and no lines —are included to match the student's handwriting skill level. A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR: Spring, flowers, or Earth Day unit study Writing lessons or centers Science class ...or just for fun! HOW IT WORKS: Each student picks or is assigned a topic from the cards Select one of the included writing prompts or create your own Students research their assigned topic (individually or in small groups) Starting with research and brainstorming, students complete one informative writing step each day Students present their final draft—orally or using the included graphic organizers—in response to the assigned writing prompt Help your students become expert informative writers! Whether you're looking for an introduction to informative writing or an assessment of prior knowledge, this resource has something for everyone. SPRING FLOWERS INCLUDE: Blue-Bead Lily Bluet Houstonia Caerulea Canada Mayflower Claytonia Virginica Coltsfoot Tussilago Farfara Crocus Daffodil Darwin Hybrid Tulips Double Tulips Eastern Redbud Erigenia Erythronium Americanum Ficaria Verna Forget-Me-Nots Forsythia Fosteriana French Single Late Fringed Fritillaria Ghost Flower Disert Grape Hyacinth Greigii Hyacinths Kaufmanniana Lily-Flowered Tulips Painted Trillium Pansies and Violas Parrot Pink Lady's Slipper Primrose Rhododendron Sanguinaria Single Early Single Late Snowdrops Sweet Alyssum Tulips Viridiflora Wallflowers Weigela CROSS-CURRICULAR SUBJECTS COVERED: Art (drawing and coloring) English language arts Grammar Reading Research Science Spelling Writing
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Informative Writing, Beginner Writing, Early Writing, Elementary Writing, Flowers, Spring Flowers, Earth Day, Nature, How To Teach Informative Writing, Informative Writing Prompts
Directed Drawing and Creative Writing Prompts (12 Arctic Animals)
Creative Arts, Art, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Winter, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Directed Drawing and Creative Writing Prompts (12 Arctic Animals): A creative cross-curricular resource Directed Drawing and Creative Writing Prompts (12 Arctic Animals) is a distinctive teaching tool that brings out students' creativity while instilling confidence in their drawing abilities. This resource caters to both homeschooling needs as well an effective teaching aid for elementary classes, seeking to enhance artistic skills as it delivers insightful knowledge about the natural world. With no preparation or special materials required, this kit fits perfectly into varied classroom settings - from whole group sessions to small groups, or even as interesting homework assignments. The different worksheet options offered pay attention to primary lines, regular lines and are versatile enough to include no lines at all; hence addressing different student skill levels. Purposeful Simplicity & Enhanced Creativity The Directed Drawing unit's minimalistic design serves your convenience - simply print out the necessary lesson plans while saving on ink. In an innovative take on traditional teaching methods, art lessons integrate seamlessly with writing workshops. The addition of 24 optional writing prompts encourages creativity in students while reinforcing language arts objectives. The initial steps involve directed drawings of arctic animals such as Foxes or Walruses The subsequent process involves stimulating young poets with associated writing prompts – each phase aims at promoting deep engagement and critical thinking among students. Fascinating topics like Narwhals or Orcas are made accessible via this meticulously designed guide. Daily Adaptive Learning Exercise & Versatile Teaching Aid You can make your classes more engaging by focusing daily lessons around varying aspects (description, diet habitat etc.) of each animal species collectively bringing together elements of fun activities into a serious learning pursuit catering to diverse learning styles. Moreover, it can also serve as a handy tool for early finisher work or substitute plans when unpredictable scenarios demand the teachers’ immediate attention. Summary: A creative venture worth undertaking Consider using Directed Drawing & Creative Writing Prompts for 12 Arctic Animals. It is an educative yet entertaining activity that brings students closer to nature, fosters their artistic abilities and inspires a love for creative writing. Your students – budding writers and illustrators – are bound to show unexpected talents and achieve substantial progress!
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Arctic Animals, Directed Drawing, Creative Writing, Cross-curricular, Engaging
Mindful Minutes Writing Prompt Pack
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
The Mindful Minutes Writing Prompt Pack is jam-packed with 101 writing prompts for your students to enjoy! These prompts are provided in 2 different formats: 1) Slides to display on the smartboard 2) Printable pages to distribute These are great for any time you want students to have extra writing practice, as discussion starters and more!
Author Brook Creaser
Tags Mindful Minutes, Writing Prompts, Creative Writing, Discussion Starters, Reading
Lots Of Writing Prompts About Sport (7-11 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Title: Lots Of Writing Prompts About Sport (7-11 years) The teaching resource, Lots Of Writing Prompts About Sport (7-11 years), is designed meticulously to motivate students from grades 3 to 5, ranging from ages 7-11 years old. This resource can be a vital tool for both public school teachers and homeschoolers who are looking for innovative ways to inspire their students to write. Your Learning Experience: This dynamic resource not only challenges children to read about sports personalities but also encourages them to examine and respond with their thoughts. Implemented in group activities or as individual assignments, this pack ensures a comprehensive learning environment. Linguistic Skills : Beyond reading and writing tasks centered on sports-related topics that catch young learners' interests, this pack emphasizes: Understanding unfamiliar technical words related to different sports-disciplines. Vital writing techniques like using simple, compound and complex sentences effectively; The logical application of connectives; Understanding grammar nuances; In turn it inspires reluctant writers into scribes-in-the-making through stories or non-fiction texts-based activities that prompt script-writing: be it play scripts or diaries or poems or persuasive leaflets! Notably intended chiefly at elementary level learners preparing for examinations - these worksheets will prove advantageous even while supporting special needs kids - making it significant where English may not be the first language learned. Deliverable : Pack is delivered as PDF file type worksheets under Language Arts –Writing Subsubject heading , this richly detailed ‘magazine-styled’ format makes it a captivating and valuable resource in the education of growing minds through sports-themed stories.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Teaching Resource, Writing Prompts, Sport-themed, Critical Thinking, Language Skills
My Favorites Writing Prompt Bundle
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
My Favorites Writing Prompt Bundle Ignite students' passion for writing with this engaging 18-page bundle! Students will find creative story starters featuring "favorite" things to spark their imaginations. The prompts explore favorites like food, hobbies, places, and more. Tips help students plan and organize their thoughts before writing. Interactive brainstorming graphic organizers allow collaboration with peers. Differentiation ideas provide flexibility for various ability levels. Use the bundle to introduce opinion writing or review the skill. The open-ended nature of the prompts allows students to be creative while practicing essential writing skills. Pair writing with drawing on the blank page for additional fun! This printable PDF motivates students to rediscover the joy of writing. Other teaching resources from Learn Teach Create: "A New Kind of Wild" Book Companion Misty Copeland No Prep Packet 2nd Grade CKLA Color by Code Unit 3 ABC Countdown Calendar and Reflection Book Chadwick Boseman No Prep Packet "Jabari Jumps" Book Companion
Author Learn Teach Create
Tags My Favorites, Opinion Writing, All About Me, Writing Prompts, Writing Bundle, Brainstorming Process, Writing Process
August Writing Prompts - Learning Passport
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
August Writing Prompts- Learning Passport August Writing Prompts- Learning Passport is an engaging and effective teaching resource. It enhances creative writing skills in students and keeps them excited to learn. Ideal for both public school teachers and home educators catering for grades 2 through 4 Language Arts curriculum with a focus on Creative Writing. Description This learning passport consists of four double-sided pages that transform into 32 pages packed with exciting learning experiences. Its lightweight character makes it easy to manage. It's perfect for teaching in small groups or a whole class setting, offered as morning work, homework assignment or just simply quick writes. In line with the August theme based on events and holidays, this Learning Passport offers thirty different timely yet enjoyable writing prompts. An array of fascinating topics are covered including the Summer Olympics, National Tell A Joke Day, and even being Principal for A Day! Promoting accountability amongst learners while making learning process more funfilled,this resource features unique 'learning passport stamps'.Every time tasks are completed diligently by students they earn these stamps! Monitor stamp prints through the included sheet which allows twenty stamps per print facilitating ease of printing for teacher. Preparation Print double-sided copies Cut them out.. Fold neatly.. Staple strategically ..and ‘Learning Passports’ are ready-to-use! Particularly designed eco-friendly:this tool requires only four sheets per passport minimizing paper wastage.Significantly,stimulating learner's imagination is married to conserving resources– all thanks to these uniquely designed Learning Passports! Emphasis has been given towards student's holistic development: Coloring activities engage learners creatively alongwith enhancing their fine motor skills. Note: For viewing more detailed information about this product click preview link provided above.
Author Knowledge Mobile
Tags Writing Prompts, Creative Writing, Teaching Resource, Learning Activities, August Events
Animal Visual Writing Prompts | Photo Ideas | Writing Project
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
These picture writing templates are a cute way to give your students a nudge or idea about what they can write about. Have them study the picture and then let their pencils loose as they write about what they see, what the picture might mean, or build a story based on the photo. These are great to use as open-ended prompts that encourage their giggles and creativity! How To Use This: Choose which photo templates you’d like to share with your students or put our several options and let them pick one that interests them. Have some classroom or small group discussions about the picture and brainstorm what they could write about. These prompts work great for homework, early finishers, group projects, extra credit, supplemental work for advanced students, or just a fun writing project to interject to stretch those imaginative muscles! What You Get: · 26 Animal Photo Prompt Cards (full page photograph) · 26 Writing Prompt Templates · 26 “Add a Caption” Activities · 26 Early Writer Templates Take a Look at Other Writing Resources: How to Make an Apple Pie Writing and Sequencing Activity Postcards of Europe Geography Unit Baby Birds Nonfiction Early Reader Animals of Australia Geography Unit All About Turtles Animal Science Unit Bark, George Picture Book Study Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Animal Visual, Animal Photos, Photo Ideas, Writing Projects, Writing Prompts, Early Writer, Writing Template, Writing Captions, Photograph, Picture
Historical Visual Writing Prompts | Photo Ideas | Writing Project
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
This engaging literacy resource transforms enigmatic historical images into creative writing inspiration suited for diverse classroom applications targeting grades one through five. Twenty-six evocative grayscale photographs challenge students to weave imaginative narratives, captions, or analytical observations based on visual cues and instinct. Rather than contrived prompts disconnected from relevance, these striking archival scenes provide an springboard for open-ended interpretation and personal connections. Young writers assess mood, era, relationships and potential themes conveyed through candid moments frozen in time. Pictures span whimsical subjects like children playing hand games to a bustling old-timey Main Street. While some offer a slice of presumed background context, other images drop students into a decisive split-second lacking orientation to allow inference-drawing. Teachers guide critical thinking by asking students what’s happening in images and requesting evidence for claims from visual elements. This strengthens comprehension, evaluation and reasoning abilities beyond basic description. The collection includes four scaffolded writing templates per photo tailored to skill level. Emerging writers invent humorous photo captions or basic descriptive phrases. Advanced students draft multi-paragraph short stories or historical fiction accounts integrating setting, plot and societal issues reflected in scenes. This differentiated range accommodates wide spectrums of ability. Emphasizing lasting universal themes and timeless imagery, these evocative prompts nourish skills vital for academic and lifetime success. Analyzing visual narratives, questioning assumptions, synthesizing perspectives, and articulating subjective reactions in writing carry Utility far beyond language arts domains. This versatile kit sparks engagement through promoting creativity, critical thought and reflective writing around impactful historical photos. Take a Look at Other Writing Resources: How to Make an Apple Pie Writing and Sequencing Activity Postcards of Europe Geography Unit Baby Birds Nonfiction Early Reader Animals of Australia Geography Unit All About Turtles Animal Science Unit Bark, George Picture Book Study Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Writing Project, Historical Photos, Visual Writing, Writing Prompts, Photo Ideas, Writing Templates, Early Writer, Small Group Discussion, Photograph, Picture
Informative Writing: Step-by-Step Natural Disaster Writing Prompts
Creative Arts, Art, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Strategies, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Informative Writing: Step-by-Step Natural Disaster Writing Prompts is an engaging resource that teaches students how to write effective expository essays. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach focused on natural disasters, this unit walks students through the key phases of expository writing in a clear, step-by-step manner. Versatile graphic organizers , tailored to different handwriting abilities, help students research, brainstorm, organize details, formulate an introduction and conclusion, draft, revise, edit, and publish informative essays. The resource also includes writing rubrics, sentence frames, interactive presentations, examples, prompts, games , cross-curricular links to science and art, and more to equip students with strong expository writing skills. Appropriate for upper elementary grade levels, this ready-to-implement unit is ideal for classroom teachers and homeschoolers looking to actively teach or supplement writing instruction on informative essay writing.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Informative Writing, Early Writing, Beginner Writing, Elementary Writing, Paragraph Writing, Essay Writing, Natural Disasters, Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Hurricanes
Writing Prompt Journal, 45-Days Warm-Up, Editable #3
Special Resources, ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Seasons, Summer, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Ready to get your learners working in a more gentle on-ramp to your class time? Maybe your homeschool already includes instruction, but a gentle warm-up to your learners' writing instruction is a great way to keep them motivated to learn more! It's recommended kids get 30 minutes of writing practice each day. Sometimes this seems overwhelming for the adults in the room, as it requires planning, formatting, and thoughtful composition. This resource has you covered! Choose to print or use the digital version. Objective : Provide done-for-you writing prompts for both younger and older learners. Formats : Use the provided PowerPoint format, or upload the PPT to Google Slides and have students respond by typing their responses. This is a great motivator for students who enjoy typing more than writing by hand. It also provides a more streamlined checking feature for teachers and supervising adults. Grades : Designed for native speakers in grades 2-5, but applicable for learners in grades 6-12 who are beginning their English-learning journey. Variations : This resource is also available in French and Spanish. What you'll get: This resource contains a PowerPoint file with 64 pages. It also has instructions, spaces for writing, and a certificate of completion. What people are saying: " Fun writing prompts. They really encouraged my child to keep writing beyond the first simple sentence! Great resource. Thank you!" -Jessica P. Looking for more English resources? Be sure to check out my debate activities, critical thinking games, and vocabulary lessons and games on Teach Simple! Topics include: -A Superhero's Toolbox -"Bigger & Better" debate -"I Have, Who Has" card game and vocabulary lesson on: food & drink, weather & landforms, numbers, colors, and patterns, Christmas, calendar, and school & classroom vocabulary. Got a request? Feel free to get in touch on socials @melissaisteaching . Happy teaching!
Author Melissa Is Teaching
Tags Writing, Homeschool, Writing Fluency, Writing Stamina, Daily Writing, Writing Prompts, Editing, Summer
Creative Writing Prompts (Magical Obstacles Edition)
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Creative Writing Prompts (Magical Obstacles Edition) This creative writing aid is designed to promote the imaginative skills of second, third, and fourth-grade students with a theme based on magical obstacles. The product offers a fantastic platform for students to formulate magic potions and spells while navigating through fictional challenges. Utilizing this resource requires minimal preparation so educators can easily incorporate it into their regular English language arts instructions or special holiday unit study. Included in this package are: 100 magical obstacle cards : provides nearly 5,000 different combinations of scenarios that invites continuous creativity. Elements of art : alongside the core language arts and creative writing focus, as an added bonus for artistic students who wish to illustrate their stories. Versatile Levels & Guides To guide the thought process there are strategically crafted graphic organizers at three varied levels for both magic potion creations and spell formulations. This allows learning at different speeds: Magic Potion Creations Graphic Organizer Level One Magic Potion Creations Graphic Organizer Level Two -ideal for novice learners- Magic Spell Formulations Graphic Organizer Level Three -perfectly challenging advanced learners- . To certify a comprehensive educational tool experience: Editing/revision handouts are included, ' A detailed teacher’s guide accompanies this pack, 'endif>' Included also are assessment rubrics (both student-friendly versions). 'ivaracrittegarichickFormattedMessage>'boBoxTextFormatting>') thereby making teaching seamless. BONUS: Collaboration is encouraged! While this activity can be executed as an individual task, completing it in small groups boosts collective problem-solving skills and allows for collaborative brainstorming. Once finished, works can be assessed using the provided rubrics, which ensures transparent evaluation criteria. More than Vocabulary Enrichment This product isn't just a tool for vocabulary enrichment or narrative-building exercises. Instead, Creative Writing Prompts (Magical Obstacles Edition) cultivates budding minds' passion for language and stimulates curiosity about possibilities beyond the borders of reality. All licenses purchased are intended exclusively for personal or classroom use. Included are future updates that deliver new materials - thereby providing ongoing value – all with a low impact on your budget on printer supplies! If you have any questions regarding this teaching aid before purchasing please contact us first as we do not offer refunds after purchase.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Creative Writing, Magical Obstacles, Imaginative Storytelling, Language Arts, Graphic Organizers
November Writing Prompts - Learning Passport
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
November Writing Prompts - Learning Passport Educational creativity meets student engagement with the November Writing Prompts - Learning Passport . This resourceful product features interactive writing activities for students from 2nd through 4th grades. The learning passport uses only four double-sided pages to create a sturdy 32-page educational experience. Designed to enhance student writing skills, it can be used for both group learning sessions and individual tasks . A Focus on November Themes The uniqueness of this learning passport lies in its topical prompts that highlight November themes. Some themes include: World Kindness Day; Universal Children’s Day; Being Thankful; and, Showcasing Favorite Foods. Built-in Accountability Feature & Preparation Methodology: Following completion of each prompt, a stamp is given marking their achievement. Easily print the sheet of 20 unique passport stamps. Cut out the double-sided sheets along indicated lines. Staple them together giving a creative touch like coloring covers/inside graphics along with their earned stamp! An added advantage making it suitable even outside school environments like homework or holiday assignments. Using only four sheets per passport aids in better student management of paper resources while keeping misplaced materials at bay. In conclusion, ; As educators nurture students’ creative energies from early grades adopting such interactive task-oriented tools amplifying Language Arts skills become increasingly crucial. The November Writing Prompts - Learning Passport provides a stimulating and practical means to reach that goal.
Author Knowledge Mobile
Tags Writing Prompts, Learning Passport, November Themes, Student Engagement, Accountability
Creative Narratives Writing Prompt Bundle
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Engage students in creative narrative writing with this 14-page bundle. Includes narrative writing tips, story elements to spark ideas, brainstorming sheets, and a blank creative writing page. Implement as individual, partner or group work. Use pages selectively or print all. Supplements narrative writing units or reviews the skill. See more teaching resources from Learn Teach Create at the provided link. Grades 2-5.
Author Learn Teach Create
Tags Creative Writing, Creative Narratives, Writing Prompts, Brainstorming Template, Graphic Organizer, Small Group Writing, Storytelling, Writing Bundle
Finish the Story: Fall Theme Writing Prompts
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Fall, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Finish the Story: Fall Theme Writing Prompts An ideal resource for educators in public schools and homeschooling scenarios. It's built with creativity at its core, aiming to engage students from Grades 2 through 5 , nurture their writing skills, inspire them to further develop their storytelling abilities, and have a little fun along the way. This no-prep packet is equipped with fall-themed prompts designed specifically to spark young imaginations. There are a total of 11 unique prompts that encourage children not just ideate wildly but also structure those thoughts into coherent narratives. Moreover, each prompt offers two different layouts for added flexibility. Besides hard-copy worksheets for in-class activities or homework assignments. The product also includes digital templates compatible with student devices. Versatility of Use The versatility of this material extends far beyond traditional classroom use. Let's look at some options: Serve as an engaging resource at writing centers . Making it beneficial material for small group sessions focused on enhancing creative writing capacities among peers. Potentially useful in partner-writing exercises emphasizing collaborative efforts and independent work geared towards practicing skills autonomously. For early finishers needing extra tasks prompting learning continuity, these finish-the-story worksheets can become advantageous stimuli encouraging improved written expression competencies. Nifty PDF Format & Comprehensive Coverage: 23 Usable Pages! All content is tucked into one manageable PDF format available whenever you need it. Moreover! In keeping track with various educational enriching subjects such as holidays creative writing notably tied around Autumn events celebrations falling under creative writing subthemes this product becomes a holistic package of constructively recreational content generation that educates and entertains simultaneously. Fervently stirring youthful curiosity towards the composition of interesting stories borne from prompts infused with autumnal charm, Finish the Story: Fall Theme Writing Prompts is sure to captivate young minds excitedly eager for inspiring, intuitive, informative yet non-overbearing exploration in the world of creative essay writing.
Author Blooming with Blake
Tags Fall-themed Prompts, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Writing Skills, Finish The Story
Writing Project: Magical Visual Writing Prompts - Photo Ideas
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Magical Visual Writing Prompts encourage students to let their imaginations run wild. This resource includes 26 magical photo prompt cards showing images like unicorns and magical forests. Students study an intriguing photo then write a story, description, or caption based on what they see. Use for individual, small group, or whole class creative writing. Differentiate by allowing students to select a photo to spark ideas. Challenge advanced writers to pen multi-paragraph stories while early writers add simple captions. Extend learning using included writing templates tailored to developing writers. Whimsical visuals coupled with open-ended prompts stretch young imaginations while building essential narrative writing skills. Check out other writing resources like summer nonfiction articles, sequencing projects , and seasonal displays from Simply Schoolgirl.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Writing Prompts, Writing Projects, Visual Writing, Writing Pages, Creative Writing, Photo Templates, Small Group, Early Finisher, Photo Ideas
April Writing Prompts - Learning Passport
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
April Writing Prompts - Learning Passport: The April Writing Prompts - Learning Passport is an engaging teaching resource designed to enhance creative writing skills among Grade 2-4 students. This resource combines language arts and creativity ensuring daily exercises remain fresh and thought-provoking. The Workbook : This workbook contains four double-sided pages, creating a 32-page activity booklet. Each page incorporates different themes based on April's special days such as: World Health Day National Siblings Day Educational Passport stamps: The key feature of this workbook is the passport stamping concept. After completion of each task, students are awarded educational passport stamp from a selection of twenty pre-designed stamps. This attractive reinforcement method provides progress acknowledgement boosting confidence and interest within students. Simplicity & Conservation: Offering easy assembly (print double-sided pages, cut, fold, staple), it's practical for educators while also being conveniently manageable for young learners. With personalized designs available towards further engagement, this methodical organisation makes efficient use of just four sheets per guidebook. The benefits include reduced waste and disappearance of worksheets in your classroom! To get started with fostering creativity among your young learners using the structured format provided by the April Writing Prompts - Learning Passport: Explore some sample topics here before commencing. We wish you happy teaching!
Author Knowledge Mobile
Tags Writing Prompts, Creative Writing, Language Arts, April Activities, Learning Resources
Descriptive Writing Prompts | Writing Prompts by Genre | Idea Starters
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
These easy writing prompts are super helpful! Each prompt is a fun idea for something they could write about creatively. These worksheets are a great way to add to your lessons without adding to your workload! How To Use This: The beauty of these prompts is they are so simple to use! Just print and hand out to your students! You can choose which creative prompts to hand out or let them choose from a selection. Have a great discussion about adjectives to make your writing even more interesting! These are great for subs, homework, early finishers, or just as supplemental work during a poetry unit. What You Get: - 20 descriptive writing prompts (one set with regular lines and another set with primary guided lines) - 1 extra lined page in case they want to keep writing! - Anchor chart that describes Descriptive Writing Take a Look At Other Resources: June and Summer Writing Pennants Summer Speech Bubble Writing Prompts Funny Visual Writing Prompts How to Build a Sandcastle Writing and Sequencing Activity Electricity Unit Study Writing Prompts Tracing Practice Workbook Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl ! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Descriptive Writing, Writing Prompts, Genre Writing, Writing Templates, Writing Pages, Writing Types, Literacy, Anchor Chart, Lined Pages, Descriptive Writing Prompt, Descriptive Genre
Informative Writing Step-by-Step (310 May Writing Prompts)
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, History, History: USA, Seasons, Spring, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Science, Basic Science, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Informative Writing Step-by-Step Guide: 310 May-Themed Writing Prompts The Informative Writing Step-by-Step guide is an invaluable teaching tool designed for minimal preparation time . It is highly beneficial for both traditional classroom education and homeschooling curriculum. A Five-Step Approach to Informative Writing Research and Brainstorming Main points and Support Introduction and Conclusion Draft, Edit, Refine Final Draft Production This systematic process succeeds in building learner confidence while advancing towards final drafts. Each day's lesson focuses on one specific step of the process, guided by engaging cross-curricular topics pertinent to historical events or national days in May. This resource also provides substantial teaching instructions that simultaneously enforce structure while allowing flexibility for diverse learning styles. Bulleted differentiation includes: Varying graphic organizers determined by students' handwriting abilities. Sentence starters & transitions with informative writing instructions & checklists that guide young writers on their communicative path. About multi-disciplinary subjects covering core language arts such as grammar, spelling Reading but additionally science-related topics alongside historical studies. Almost inspiringly, this unit is multifaceted - expanding beyond merely enhancing writing skills by factoring in subjects inclusive of language arts into core science or history themes. Bonus Features: The product's value addition lies within its bonus features – anchor charts , writing rubrics, student bookmarks – tools that effectively aid teachers tracking learner improvements around vocabulary acquisition cutting across language arts into varying subjects like science or history themes. These can be powerful tools for balanced literacy programs. Conclusion If you're seeking an innovative way to introduce informative writing concepts or assess existing knowledge among your classroom/home-based tutees, this resource promises a diverse scope for engaging all students in the act of improving their informative writing skills.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Informative Writing, Writing Instruction, Research Skills, May-themed Prompts, Cross-curricular