$5 - $10 6th Grade Writing-Essays Homework (by date, latest first)

Sizzle up your classroom with our Summer Picture Prompts narrative writing resource! This sun-soaked toolkit guides students through the narrative writing process, with the warmth and adventure of summer serving as their muse. From beach escapades to mysterious summer camps, each photo prompt is a splash into the ocean of creativity and narrative exploration.

What’s Inside:

• 23 Radiant Slides: A visual voyage that covers the nuts and bolts of a plot diagram, unveils the magic of showing vs. telling, and showcases 10 vibrant, summer-themed photo prompts.
• 10 Sizzling Summer Photo Prompts: Handpicked images that encapsulate the spirit of summer, igniting the spark of creativity in budding writers.
• In-depth Writing Guides: Accompanying each photo prompt is a 2-page planning guide, primed to assist students in brainstorming the sunlit settings, dynamic characters, and simmering conflicts, setting the stage for captivating stories.
• Show vs. Tell: Easy-to-grasp examples that show students how to vivify their stories, turning their writing into a vivid summer blockbuster.

Perfect For:

• ☑️ Creative Writing Classes under the sweltering sun
• ☑️ Choice Boards for sunny selection
• ☑️ Extension Activities for those long summer days
• ☑️ Writing Units that need a splash of warmth
• ☑️ Homework Assignments as bright as the summer sky

Why You’ll Love It:

• ☑️ Ignites Creativity: Encourages students to don their creative hats, crafting unique stories inspired by engaging picture prompts.
• ☑️ Boosts Writing Skills: Leads students through the narrative writing cycle, from brainstorming to the final bow, polishing their writing prowess.
• ☑️ Instills Key Writing Principles: Offers a practical approach to mastering crucial writing concepts like plot unfolding and sensory detail.
• ☑️ Versatile & Malleable: Perfect for a week of narrative adventures, a single sunlit class period, or integrated into a broader curriculum, adapting seamlessly to your teaching needs.
• ☑️ Ready-to-Use Ease: All set for immediate use, whether printed for a hands-on experience or shared digitally, easing your prep time under the sun.

Transform your teaching this summer with tales that are as vibrant and boundless as the season itself. Our Summer Picture Prompts resource isn’t just a collection of activities; it’s a launchpad into storytelling, critical thinking, and joy-filled writing. Whether you’re embarking on a creative writing voyage, searching for meaningful homework under the stars, or in need of lively extension activities, these picture prompts are your treasure map to a world of imaginative writing.

Let the spirit of summer fuel your classroom’s stories. Add our Summer Picture Prompts to your teaching arsenal today and watch your students’ writing blossom under the summer sun!

This bundle should accompany Kwame Alexander's novel The Door of No Return. The story is not included in this resource.

This bundle includes:

- Chapter Vocabulary Lists

- Chapter Vocabulary Quizlet Links

- Google Form Vocabulary Tests

- A Reading Journal with 8 Prompts

- A Thorough Study Guide with Middle School English Vocabulary Embedded (personification, summarize, simile, etc.)

- A Final Writing Project Including Research

- A Final Writing Project Rubric

BONUS: Two prompts and worksheets for a socratic seminar discussion regarding the book.

These resources cover everything you could need for a unit about this novel.