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St Patricks Day Writing | How to catch Leprechaun | Leprechaun Writing Prompts

By Rainbow Lessons

This hands-on fun pack of Leprechaun Writing Craft is great for St. Patricks Day Writing Activity. This How to catch a Leprechaun Writing Activity also includes four more Leprechaun Writing Prompts to compliment the festive season.

Just print, color, cut and write. This simple yet engaging Leprechaun craftivity gets ready in minutes!!

Includes:

5 Writing Prompts

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Mardi Gras Writing Crafts | Mardi Gras Writing Prompts | Mardi Gras Activities

By Rainbow Lessons

This fun and engaging pack of Mardi Gras Writing Prompts is great for Mardi Gras activities and Mardi Gras Craftivity. These Shrove Tuesday writing crafts are perfect for Grades 1 to 5.

Your students can also use these mask templates to make their adorable Mardi Gras Mask and put them on like that.

Includes:

▪︎ 6 different Mardi Gras Writing Prompts (inclusive of Acrostic Poem writing and five senses writing)

▪︎2 different Mardi Gras masks templates

▪︎Mardi Gras hat template

▪︎A blank mask template for your kiddos to design their own masks.

Just print, color, make and write.

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Third Grade Descriptive Writing Prompts | Writing Prompts 3rd Grade | Seasonal Writing Activities

By Rainbow Lessons

Unlock the creativity of young writers with these Third Grade Descriptive Writing Prompts. Thoughtfully designed to inspire vivid and engaging storytelling through the lens of the changing seasons. This collection includes 24 unique prompts, with six captivating themes for each season—spring, summer, fall, and winter.

What’s Included:

▪︎ 6 Spring Writing Prompts

▪︎ 6 Summer Writing Prompts

▪︎ 6 Autumn Writing Prompts

▪︎ 6 Winter Writing Prompts

Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, this pack of Third Grade Descriptive Writing Prompts based on seasons is a fantastic resource to inspire young writers throughout the year. Whether you’re looking to enhance your lesson plans or provide additional writing practice, these prompts are sure to spark imagination and creativity in every student.

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Disguise a Turkey Craft and Writing Activity, Thanksgiving Activity

By Creative Soul Printables

Unleash creativity with the Disguise a Turkey Writing Activity! This engaging activity invites students to disguise their turkey and write about it, blending art, imagination, and storytelling just in time for Thanksgiving.

Contents:
This activity pack includes everything students need for a creative turkey disguise project:

  • Parent Letter: A ready-to-send letter to involve families.
  • Brainstorming Page: Helps students explore their disguise ideas.
  • Idea Sheet: Space to sketch four disguise ideas.
  • Blank Turkey Template: Includes lines for a description, allowing students to bring their final disguise to life.
  • Bubble Writing Prompts: Two prompts—"I'm not a turkey, I'm a..." and "Don't eat me, I'm a…"—spark fun, creative ideas.
  • Final Draft Planning Sheet: For organizing the final disguise story.
  • Reflective Questions: Prompts such as "What did you disguise your turkey as?" and "How will this help it not be seen?"
  • Example Turkeys: Inspiration to guide students.
  • Final Writing Page: The perfect space for students to write their story in full.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
This Disguise a Turkey Writing Activity brings Thanksgiving excitement into the classroom, sparking creativity while developing essential writing skills. The guided planning pages and variety of prompts make it easy for students to dive deep into their ideas and follow a clear path to the final story. The product is print-ready, so all you need to do is hand out the sheets, and let the disguising fun begin!

Features:

  • Imagination-Driven: Students use art and storytelling to create unique turkey disguises.
  • Comprehensive Set: All tools from brainstorming to final writing are included.
  • Reflective Questions: Encourages students to think about their disguise’s success.
  • Printable and Ready to Use: Just print the 10-page set and start!

Who This Product Is For:

  1. Elementary Teachers: A seasonal activity for Thanksgiving writing practice.
  2. Art and Language Teachers: Combines art and writing skills in a creative format.
  3. Homeschoolers: A perfect holiday project to work on at home.
  4. After-School Programs: An engaging, hands-on activity for enrichment.
  5. Parents and Caregivers: A fun project for holiday gatherings, blending art and creativity.

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Thanksgiving Roll a Story

By Creative Soul Printables

Make Thanksgiving stories come to life with the fun and engaging Thanksgiving Roll a Story! Students roll a dice to discover their characters, problems, and settings, all with a festive Thanksgiving twist.

Contents:
Spice up your creative writing lessons with this festive Thanksgiving Roll a Story! Students will roll a dice three times to determine their story's character, problem, and setting. Featuring 6 different Thanksgiving-themed characters, 6 quirky problems, and 6 unique settings, this activity inspires imaginative storytelling. Characters like a sneaky turkey or helpful pilgrim, problems such as a food fight or a burned pie, and settings like a cornfield or Thanksgiving parade will add a festive flair to every story. After selecting their story elements, students can use the story mapping sheet to plan their tale and then bring it to life on one of the lined paper options.

How the Product is Used:
Students roll a dice three times to randomly select a character, a problem, and a setting for their Thanksgiving story. The numbers rolled correspond to pre-selected categories, ensuring a fun surprise every time. Once the story elements are determined, students use the story map to outline their narrative before writing their full story on one of the lined paper options. This activity combines the holiday spirit with creativity and critical thinking, perfect for writing exercises and Thanksgiving-themed lessons.

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will love how this Thanksgiving-themed activity makes creative writing both engaging and seasonal. It’s perfect for encouraging students to think creatively while developing their narrative skills. Students will enjoy the excitement of rolling the dice to create their unique Thanksgiving-themed story, from a sneaky turkey in a food fight to a burnt pie at a parade. The unpredictable combinations and festive elements make writing fun and full of holiday cheer!

What Features Are Included:

  • 6 Thanksgiving-themed characters, 6 fun story problems, and 6 seasonal settings
  • Story mapping page to organize ideas before writing
  • Lined paper options for drafting stories
  • Thanksgiving-inspired themes for holiday fun in the classroom
  • Great for creative writing exercises, literacy centers, or festive classroom activities

Who This Product Is For:

  1. Elementary teachers seeking a creative and festive writing activity
  2. Homeschool educators wanting a fun, Thanksgiving-themed lesson
  3. Language arts instructors looking for a unique holiday writing prompt
  4. After-school program facilitators searching for seasonal, engaging activities
  5. Special education teachers seeking adaptable, structured creative writing exercises

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Fall Roll a Story

By Creative Soul Printables

Boost creativity this season with the Fall Roll a Story! Students will roll the dice to craft unique, fall-themed stories with exciting characters, fun problems, and cozy settings.

Contents:
The Fall Roll a Story is a perfect seasonal activity to inspire your students' creativity. Students will roll the dice three times to discover their story’s character, problem, and setting. With 6 fall-themed characters like a wise owl or hardworking farmer, 6 engaging problems such as leaves that won’t change color or an apple shortage, and 6 cozy fall settings like a pumpkin patch or apple orchard, every story is a fresh adventure! Once they’ve rolled their story elements, students can map out their narrative using the provided story map before writing their tales on lined paper. This resource makes storytelling easy and fun, with an autumnal twist.

How the Product is Used:
Students roll a dice three times to select a character, a problem, and a setting for their fall-themed story. Each dice roll corresponds to pre-determined categories, giving students a delightful surprise with every roll. After deciding on their story elements, they will organize their ideas using the story map before creating their unique fall narrative on one of the lined paper options. This activity blends storytelling with fall themes, making it perfect for classroom or homeschool writing activities during the autumn season.

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will appreciate how this Fall Roll a Story adds seasonal fun to creative writing lessons. It’s great for enhancing students' narrative skills while incorporating the fall season into their learning. Students will enjoy the excitement of letting the dice decide their story, creating unexpected and delightful combinations like a hardworking farmer dealing with an apple shortage in an apple orchard. The fall-themed characters, problems, and settings keep the activity fresh, engaging, and relevant to the season!

What Features Are Included:

  • 6 fall-themed characters, 6 interesting story problems, and 6 cozy autumn settings
  • Story mapping page to help students organize their thoughts before writing
  • Multiple lined paper options for story writing
  • Fall-inspired themes to add seasonal charm to classroom activities
  • Ideal for creative writing, literacy centers, or fall-themed classroom projects

Who This Product Is For:

  1. Elementary teachers looking for a fun, fall-themed writing activity
  2. Homeschool educators wanting to incorporate the season into their lessons
  3. Literacy instructors searching for engaging, creative writing prompts
  4. After-school program leaders seeking autumn-inspired activities
  5. Special education teachers looking for adaptable and engaging writing exercises

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Fairytale Roll a Story

By Creative Soul Printables

Inspire students to create their own magical adventures with this Fairytale Roll a Story activity! With just a roll of the dice, they’ll discover enchanting characters, fantastical settings, and whimsical problems to fuel their creative writing.

Contents:
Bring the magic of fairytales into your classroom with this exciting Fairytale Roll a Story activity! This resource includes 6 different characters, 6 problems, and 6 enchanting settings. Students roll a dice three times to randomly select a character, a problem, and a setting for their story. From brave knights and kind princesses to trolls blocking paths and frozen time, the possibilities are endless for building a unique fairytale. Once the elements are chosen, students can plan their stories using the provided story mapping page before diving into the writing process on one of the lined paper options.

How the Product is Used:
Students will roll a dice three times to determine the character, problem, and setting for their fairytale. They’ll use the number rolled to match with one of the preselected fairytale options in each category. After collecting their story components, students can plan out their ideas, then write their magical adventure on the lined paper provided. This activity sparks creativity and develops essential writing skills, making it perfect for language arts lessons or as a fun creative writing exercise.

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will love how this activity effortlessly combines fun and learning. It encourages creative writing, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while also allowing students to dive into the imaginative world of fairytales. Students will love rolling the dice to determine their story’s path and the excitement of creating their own fairytale featuring brave knights, enchanted forests, and magical adventures. The unpredictability makes writing both engaging and fun!

What Features Are Included:

  • 6 different fairytale characters, 6 magical problems, and 6 enchanting settings for students to randomly select
  • Lined paper options for story writing
  • Fairytale-themed storytelling to inspire imagination and creativity
  • Perfect for creative writing sessions, language arts lessons, or fun fairytale-themed activities

Who This Product Is For:

  1. Elementary school teachers seeking a fairytale-themed writing activity
  2. Homeschool educators looking for an engaging and interactive writing exercise
  3. Creative writing workshop instructors who want to spark students' imagination
  4. After-school programs searching for fun and educational activities
  5. Special education teachers needing adaptable writing prompts with a fairytale twist

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Christmas Roll a Story

By Creative Soul Printables

Bring some holiday magic into your writing activities with this Christmas Roll a Story! Students will have a blast rolling the dice to create their own Christmas-themed story by selecting a character, problem, and setting. With 6 different options for each category, the possibilities are endless! Characters like Santa Claus, an elf, and others will find themselves in Christmas dilemmas such as missing presents or too much snow, and the story could take place in settings like the North Pole or Santa’s Workshop.

Contents:

  • 6 different Christmas-themed characters (e.g., Santa Claus, an elf, and more)
  • 6 story problems (e.g., missing presents, too much snow)
  • 6 settings (e.g., North Pole, Santa’s Workshop)
  • Multiple lined paper options for organizing and writing out stories

How It’s Used: Students will roll a dice to determine their character, problem, and setting. After rolling three times, they’ll organize their ideas using one of the provided lined paper options and begin writing their festive story. This fun and creative process encourages storytelling and holiday-themed writing, making it perfect for a seasonal classroom activity.

Why You’ll Love It: This activity makes story writing exciting and interactive, with students looking forward to seeing what the dice will decide! The combination of rolling the dice and creating a Christmas-themed narrative helps develop creativity, critical thinking, and writing skills while maintaining a festive atmosphere in the classroom.

Features:

  • A fun, interactive writing activity with Christmas-themed characters, problems, and settings
  • Encourages creative storytelling, critical thinking, and writing practice
  • Multiple lined paper options for drafting and organizing story elements
  • Perfect for seasonal writing lessons or holiday-themed classroom activities

Who This is For:

  • Elementary school teachers looking to add a festive writing activity to their curriculum
  • Homeschoolers seeking a fun, creative writing activity with a Christmas twist
  • After-school programs or holiday-themed workshops focused on creative storytelling
  • Parents wanting to engage children in a holiday writing activity at home
  • Students who enjoy imaginative writing and holiday-themed fun

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Under the Sea Roll a Story

By Creative Soul Printables

Dive into a sea of creativity with the Under the Sea Roll a Story activity! This fun, engaging writing prompt challenges students to roll a dice and craft their own ocean adventure.

Contents:
With Under the Sea Roll a Story, students let chance guide their story creation! This activity includes:

  • 6 Ocean-Themed Characters: Characters like mermaids, divers, sea creatures, and more add depth and variety to each story.
  • 6 Story Problems: Will they face stormy waters, get shipwrecked, or encounter a sunken treasure?
  • 6 Settings: Each roll could reveal an underwater cave, coral reef, or mysterious sunken ship as the backdrop.
  • Lined Story Paper Options: After rolling, students organize and write their stories on included lined paper, building a full ocean adventure from their unique prompts.

How It Works:
Students roll the dice three times to create a character, problem, and setting combination for their story. With all three elements decided, they can plan, organize, and then fully write their story using the provided paper. This interactive setup adds excitement while guiding students through story structure basics.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
Under the Sea Roll a Story combines storytelling, creativity, and writing practice in a way that’s perfect for young learners. The dice-based format brings an element of surprise, making each story unique and keeping students engaged. Teachers will appreciate the focus on structured story creation, vocabulary expansion, and imagination!

Features:

  • 6 ocean-inspired characters, problems, and settings for limitless story ideas
  • Dice-based prompts that make planning fun and structured
  • Themed lined paper for easy story organization
  • 8.5x11 pages for straightforward printing and classroom setup

How This Product Can Be Used in the Classroom or Other Educational Settings:

  1. Writing Centers: This makes a great addition to writing centers, where students can create stories independently.
  2. Group Storytelling: Use it as a group activity where students share their stories for a lively storytelling session.
  3. Vocabulary Building: Ocean-themed elements introduce new vocabulary and imaginative concepts.
  4. Early Finisher Activity: An ideal task for students who finish early and love creative writing.
  5. Theme Week: Perfect for a week focused on the ocean or marine life, tying into science or literature lessons.

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Valentine's Day Party Roll a Story

By Creative Soul Printables

Roll, Write, and Create! This Valentine’s Day Roll-a-Story turns storytelling into a fun, dice-rolling adventure! Students will roll to determine their character, problem, and setting, then use the provided writing pages to craft their own Valentine’s Day-themed story.

Contents:
Roll-a-Story Chart – 6 characters, 6 problems, and 6 settings with a Valentine’s Day party theme.
✍️ Lined Writing Pages – Multiple templates for story planning and final drafts.
❤️ Themed Characters – Includes a party planner, chocolate maker, and more!
Engaging Story Prompts – Problems like spilled punch or too many chocolates!
Exciting Settings – Includes a classroom, bakery, and more!

Why You’ll Love This Product:
Boosts Creativity – Students roll unexpected story combinations for unique writing experiences.
No Prep & Easy to Use – Just print and roll the dice!
Encourages Structured Writing – Helps students organize and expand their ideas.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day Fun – A festive way to get students excited about writing!

Who This Product Is For:
Elementary Teachers – Great for creative writing lessons in 1st-3rd grade.
Homeschool Educators – A fun, structured way to practice storytelling.
Writing Centers – An engaging, independent or partner activity.
Substitute Plans – A low-prep, high-engagement writing activity.
Early Finishers & Small Groups – Keep students busy with a fun writing challenge!

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Directed Drawing Thanksgiving Fall Drawings First Grade Second Grade

By Chasity Giddens

Bring Thanksgiving fun to your classroom with these easy, step-by-step directed drawings! Students can follow along to draw seasonal favorites like an acorn, piece of pie, turkey, turkey leg, squash, and a festive place setting. Designed to inspire creativity and enhance writing time, this pack makes it easy for students to add their drawings to writing projects, keeping them excited and engaged.

What's Included:

  • 6 Thanksgiving/Fall-Themed Directed Drawings (Acorn, Pie, Turkey, Turkey Leg, Squash, Place Setting)
  • Choice of Line Styles: Standard, Primary, or Drawing
  • Large Cards
  • Journal Strips for Easy Use in Notebooks or on Rings

Engage your students this Thanksgiving season with easy, step-by-step directed drawing pages! This Thanksgiving pack includes guided drawing sheets for creating holiday images like an acorn, piece of pie, turkey, turkey leg, squash, and a place setting. Students can use these drawings to spark ideas for writing and storytelling, making it a perfect addition to writing centers or independent activities.

Perfect For:

  • Writer's Workshop & Creative Writing
  • Independent Work & Centers
  • Early Finishers & Homework
  • Journal or Ring-Bound Use
  • Sub Plans

With primary and standard-lined pages as well as journal strips, this pack provides versatile options for every classroom setup. Use it to boost students' creativity while encouraging them to express themselves through both drawing and writing!

Keywords: Thanksgiving directed drawing, step-by-step Thanksgiving drawing, Thanksgiving drawing activities, primary lined drawing pages, Thanksgiving writing prompts, drawing and writing centers, Thanksgiving journal strips

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Mastering Formal Letter Writing: Low-Prep Resource for Grades 1-5

By Jennifer Nguyen

**Boost Writing Skills with Engaging Independent Informal Letter Lessons – Ready to Go!
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Master Formal Letter Writing with Engaging, Low-Prep Lessons

Empower students in Grades 1-5 to excel at formal letter writing with this comprehensive, print-and-go resource. Tailored for independent learning, this packet offers a clear, step-by-step framework to help students confidently craft polished and professional letters. Ideal for teachers seeking a time-saving, curriculum-aligned solution to enhance writing skills.


**What’s Included?
**✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer Keys, PDF Slides


What’s Inside?

✔️ Teacher & Student Directions
✔️ Features of an Informal Letter

✔️ Informal Letter Features Exercise

✔️ Step 1: Desired School Trip Framework

✔️ Step 2: Impact of the Trip Framework

✔️ Step 3: Letter Writing Template

✔️ Step 4: Review & Self-Reflection
✔️ 3 Options of Letter Writing Template

✔️ Model Answers


Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep 

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Classroom-Tested

✏️ Aligned with Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.


**When to Use This Resource:
**✅ Literacy Lessons (1-2 hour lessons)

Independent Work

✅ **Literacy Centers
**✅ Sub Plans

Writing Workshops ✅ **Homework Assignments
**✅ Early Finishers


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What Do You Need?**

✏️ Pencils


**Skills Focused:
**✔️ Formal letter structure

✔️ Idea organization

✔️ Sentence fluency

✔️ Editing and self-assessment

✔️ Professional tone and language

✔️ Independent writing skills


Curriculum Alignment

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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)**:

  • W.1.2-W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts with clear purpose and structure
  • W.1.4-W.5.4: Produce clear, coherent writing appropriate to task and audience
  • L.1.5-L.5.5: Demonstrate command of word nuances and formal language

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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)**:

§110.3-§110.7 (Grades 1-5):

    • (b)(11)(A): Develop drafts with clear purpose and audience
    • (b)(12)(B): Apply proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
    • (b)(13)(A-B): Edit drafts to improve grammar and clarity

**
UK National Curriculum (Years 1-5)**:

  • Writing Composition: Plan and write for specific purposes and audiences
  • Grammar and Punctuation: Use appropriate formal language and punctuation

Bonus Benefits:
✅ Boosts Confidence
✅ Enhances Foundational & Editing Skills
✅ Proven classroom success


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Extra Perks:
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Building Strong Vivid Sentences: Descriptive Language Writing

By Jennifer Nguyen

Core Benefits

  • Fun and Engaging: Designed to make learning enjoyable
  • Structured Approach: Provides step-by-step guidance
  • Improves Writing Skills: Helps students develop descriptive language
  • Boosts Confidence: Encourages creative expression

Target Audience

  • Grades 2-6: Specifically designed for this age group

Key Features

  • Creative Brainstorming: Encourages imaginative thinking

  • Descriptive Language: Teaches the use of powerful adjectives and verbs

  • Step-by-Step Prompts: Easy to follow for students and teachers

  • Free Download: PDF Format ready-to-go!

  • Sparks Imagination: Inspires students to visualize and create vivid scenes

  • Builds Self-Esteem: Encourages students to express themselves confidently

    Download Now: Get your free copy of the Descriptive Writing resource today and watch your students' creativity flourish!

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Boost Informal Letter Writing Skills: Independent Resource for Grades 2-5

By Jennifer Nguyen

Boost Writing Skills with Engaging Independent Informal Letter Lessons – Ready to Go!

Help students in Grades 2-5 master the art of informal letter writing with this comprehensive, print-and-go resource. Designed for independent learning, this packet provides a structured framework that empowers students to write confidently about their favorite activities. With clear guidance and engaging tasks, it’s perfect for teachers seeking a low-prep, curriculum-aligned solution.


What’s Included?
✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets (PDF format), Answer Key


What’s Inside?

✔️ Teacher & Student Directions
✔️ Features of an Informal Letter

✔️ Informal Letter Features Exercise

✔️ Step 1: Favorite Activity Framework

✔️ Step 2: Favorite Hobbies Framework

✔️ Step 3: Letter Writing Template

✔️ Step 4: Review & Self-Reflection
✔️ 3 Letter Writing Templates

✔️ Model Answers


Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep 

✏️Print and Go

✏️ Classroom-Tested

✏️ Aligned with Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.


When to Use This Resource:
Literacy Lessons (1-2 hour lessons)

Independent Work

Literacy Centers
Sub Plans

Writing Workshops 
Homework Assignments
Early Finishers


What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils


Skills Focused:

✔️ Informal letter structure

✔️ Idea organization
✔️ Vocabulary development
✔️ Sentence fluency
✔️ Editing and self-assessment
✔️ Creative expression
✔️ Independent writing skills


Curriculum Alignment
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

  • W.2.3-W.5.3: Write narratives with descriptive details and clear sequences.
  • W.2.4-W.5.4: Produce clear, coherent writing for task, purpose, and audience.
  • L.2.5-W.5.5: Use synonyms, antonyms, and nuanced word meanings to enhance writing.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

  • §110.4-§110.7 (Grades 2-5):
    • (b)(11)(A): Organize ideas with a clear purpose and audience.
    • (b)(12)(B): Apply proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
    • (b)(13)(A-B): Edit drafts to improve grammar, mechanics, and clarity.

UK National Curriculum (Years 2-5)

  • Writing Composition: Plan, draft, and write for specific purposes and audiences.
  • Grammar and Punctuation: Use appropriate punctuation and sentence structures.
  • Reading Comprehension: Evaluate vocabulary choices and their effect on tone.

Bonus Benefits:
✅ Boosts Personal Expression
✅ Enhances Skill Development
✅ Proven classroom success


Extra Perks:
Earn TeachShare Credits: Leave a review and earn credits for future purchases

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Give your students the tools to write meaningful, well-structured letters. Add this engaging resource to your teaching toolkit today!

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Narrative Writing | EASTER BUNDLE

By Nardine Mettry

Spark your students' imaginations with these engaging Easter-themed narrative writing prompts! This bundle offers two exciting storylines to inspire creative writing and storytelling.

What's Included:

  • Benny the Bunny's Easter Surprise: Challenge students to write a story about a silent bunny who can only speak on Easter Day. Encourage them to develop the plot, characters, and setting to create a captivating tale.
  • Not Bunny, But... Egg-cellent Surprise! Ignite curiosity with this unexpected twist! Students will craft a story around a creature that hatches from an Easter egg, exploring imaginative possibilities and character development.

These writing prompts offer opportunities for students to practice descriptive language, plot development, and character building while having fun with the Easter theme.


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Halloween English Writing | BUNDLE

By Nardine Mettry

Unleash your students' creativity with this Halloween-themed writing bundle!

This engaging resource combines narrative writing and persuasive writing prompts to inspire your students' imaginations and hone their writing skills.

What's Included:

  • Narrative Writing Prompts: Spooky and fun prompts to encourage students to write creative stories.
  • Persuasive Writing Prompts: Topics related to Halloween that require students to argue their point of view.
  • Writing Templates: Optional templates to provide structure and guidance for students.
  • Rubric: A scoring rubric to help students assess their writing.

How it Works:

  1. Choose a Prompt: Students select a narrative or persuasive writing prompt.
  2. Plan and Write: Students brainstorm ideas, develop a plot, and write their story or persuasive piece.
  3. Revise and Edit: Students review their writing for clarity, coherence, and grammar.
  4. Share and Reflect: Students share their work with classmates and receive feedback.

Benefits:

  • Engaging and Fun: The Halloween theme makes writing more exciting and enjoyable.
  • Improves Writing Skills: Helps students develop their narrative and persuasive writing abilities.
  • Sparks Creativity: Encourages students to think outside the box and create unique stories.
  • Promotes Critical Thinking: Challenges students to analyze and argue their point of view.

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Narrative Writing | How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner

By Nardine Mettry

An engaging prompt that sets the stage for a hilarious Thanksgiving adventure! The star of the show? A turkey determined to escape its fate! Students will use their creativity to craft a narrative about the turkey's daring escape, the chaos it leaves behind, and the potential consequences (or maybe even a happy ending!)

Make it interesting!

  • How did the turkey manage to escape the Thanksgiving dinner table?
  • Describe the turkey's journey after escaping. Did it encounter any obstacles or helpful allies?
  • What happens to the characters back at the Thanksgiving table? Are they surprised, disappointed, or perhaps secretly relieved?
  • Will the turkey reach freedom, or will it be captured (with a twist, perhaps)?

What to do in class?

  1. Set the Scene: Introduce the "The Great Gobbler Getaway" prompt and discuss the elements of a strong narrative, such as plot, characters, setting, and a clear beginning, middle, and end.
  2. Brainstorming Bonanza: Encourage students to brainstorm ideas for their narratives. They can sketch scenes, jot down character details, and plan the escape route for their feathery friend.
  3. Gobble Gobble Write! Students put pen to paper and craft their Thanksgiving escape stories.
  4. Sharing Time! Students can share their hilarious and creative narratives with the class, sparking laughter and imagination.

⭐Math Thanksgiving: Equivalent Fractions Turkey**⭐**

⭐Journey to the center of the Earth narrative/descriptive: Earth Layers**⭐**

⭐Christmas narrative writing: Trapped in a Snow Globe**⭐**


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Thanksgiving
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Narrative Writing | Benny the Bunny - Easter's Surprise

By Nardine Mettry

Narrative writing just got fun! Challenge students to write a story about a silent bunny who can only speak on Easter Day. Encourage them to develop the plot, characters, and setting to create a captivating tale.


⭐Narrative Writings:

Earth Layers

Turkey Escaped Dinner

Trapped in a Snow Globe

Snowman Came to Life**⭐**

⭐More for Easter:

Rename Fractions | Easter/Spring Bunnies**⭐**


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Narrative Writing Template | Trapped in a Snow Globe

By Nardine Mettry

Escape the Snow Globe: A Narrative Writing Adventure!

Spark your students' imaginations with this exciting narrative writing activity!

They have been trapped in a snow globe!

Why?

  • Snow Globe Escape! (Writing Prompt): A captivating prompt that transports students to use their creativity to describe their snow globe surroundings, explain how they got trapped, and devise a plan to escape!
  • Paragraph Power: A guide to writing strong paragraphs, including clear transitions and a variety of sentence structures. This helps students structure their narratives effectively.
  • Snow Globe Design: A fun worksheet where students can personalize their snow globe adventure! They can illustrate the scene inside the globe.
  • Bonus Pages: Extra lined writing pages are included to accommodate longer narratives and encourage students to fully develop their escape plans!

How to use it?

  • Independent Writing Activity.
  • Partner Up! Pair students to brainstorm ideas and share their escape plans with each other.
  • Whole-Class Brainstorm: Have students share their snow globe ideas and escape strategies as a class, sparking creative thinking and storytelling.

Want more writing for Christmas? Here are 2 persuasive attempts:
Who Will Guide the Sleigh?

Dear Santa, Villains Edition

⭐Thanksgiving narrative writing: How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner**⭐**

⭐Journey to the center of the Earth narrative/descriptive: Earth Layers**⭐**


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Winter
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Narrative Writing Template | Trapped in a Haunted House

By Nardine Mettry

Escape the Haunted House: A Narrative Writing Adventure.

Spark your students' imaginations with this exciting narrative writing activity -

It's Halloween and they have been trapped in a haunted house!

Why?

  • Haunted House Escape! (Writing Prompt): A captivating prompt that transports students to use their creativity to describe their haunted house surroundings, explain how they got trapped, and devise a plan to escape!
  • Paragraph Power: A guide to writing strong paragraphs, including clear transitions and a variety of sentence structures. This helps students structure their narratives effectively.
  • Haunted House Design: A fun worksheet where students can personalize their haunted house adventure! They can illustrate the scene inside the house.
  • Bonus Pages: Extra lined writing pages are included to accommodate longer narratives and encourage students to fully develop their escape plans!

How to use it?

  • Independent Writing Activity.
  • Partner Up! Pair students to brainstorm ideas and share their escape plans with each other.
  • Whole-Class Brainstorm: Have students share their snow globe ideas and escape strategies as a class, sparking creative thinking and storytelling.

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