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This is such a fun creative writing activity. This activity has students work in a small group to create a fun and unique story. They will be passing around their writing outline to their group of 5. The first student will choose a character and their characteristics. Then fold the paper down so the next student cannot see what they have written. Student 2 will decide the setting and then fold the paper down again. This will continue to student 3 and 4 where they will choose the conflict and the solution. Then the original student will get their paper back and open their paper and use their outline to create their own creative story. This makes the writing a little bit challenging as they try to create a story that was chosen by their fellow classmates. This can also be a super fun and creative way to expand students writing by stretching them a little outside their comfort zone.

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❤️Looking for a creative and culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about the meanings of animals and creatures in Native American cultures, while making beautiful Pacific Northwest-inspired crafts and writing projects!

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✏️Use the teaching materials to educate your students about traditional Pacific Northwest art, various creatures, and their meanings in Indigenous cultures.

✏️Students can choose from 27 creatures and the traits they represent. Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Crafts are differentiated! There are several ways make them including, coloring, drawing, painting, or decorating (cut and paste).

✏️Students can also choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing project options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use these projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art, social studies), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs, and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

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✅ Includes: (122 pages)

Teaching Materials: (5 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)

☑ Creature Meanings guide (3 pages)

Craft Projects: (92 pages)

☑ Craft directions (3 pages)

☑ Craft pieces (8 pages)

☑ Craft examples (27 pages)

☑ Craft body templates (27 pages)

☑ Craft body art pieces (27 pages)

Writing Projects: (25 pages)

☑ Informative writing - brainstorming sheet (1 page)

☑ Creature name tracing - dotted lines (6 pages)

☑ Creature name or trait - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Creature name or trait - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "I chose the _______" - blank dotted lines (3 pages)

☑ "I chose the _______ because" - blank solid lines (3 pages)

☑ "My Animal Symbol" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "All About Animal Symbols" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "Animals in Native American Cultures" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Full blank page - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

✅ Bonus: (124 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ Black and white set (122 pages)

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✅ Creatures included: (27 animals)

☑ bear

☑ beaver

☑ bee

☑ blue jay

☑ buffalo

☑ coyote

☑ crab

☑ deer

☑ eagle

☑ fox

☑ frog

☑ heron

☑ hummingbird

☑ kingfisher

☑ loon

☑ moose

☑ otter

☑ owl

☑ rabbit

☑ raven

☑ sabe

☑ salmon

☑ seal

☑ thunderbird

☑ turtle

☑ whale

☑ wolf

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If your students loved reading Kwame Alexander's The Crossover, they need to see the new Disney+ series! As teachers, we want our students to be engaged, even when they are watching a film. With this resource, students will be challenged to think critically about the text and film in a variety of ways including comparing and contrasting, evaluating director decisions, and tracking character development across the series.

This resource includes:

• A double-sided handout for episode 3
• This handout contains:
• One do now question, three discourse questions, compare and contrast section, and two rigorous writing tasks in DOK 3 or 4 and Bloom's Taxonomy Evaluate/Analyze categories.
• This handout contains a teacher-facing answer key with answers students may write about.

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This fun and engaging burger-themed rubric makes writing expectations clear and understandable for students. With four clear levels of achievement, this rubric provides valuable guidance for students to improve their writing skills.

What's Included:

• Four-Level Rubric: Detailed criteria for each level, from "Incomplete Work" to "Above and Beyond," covering essential writing elements.
• Versatile Format: Suitable for both classroom posters and individual student printouts as a guide for each student's binder/writing assignment.

⭐Writing Attempts:

Narrative
Christmas: Trapped in a Snow Globe | My Snowman Came to Life
Thanksgiving: How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner | How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner

Others: Journey to the Center of the Earth | Forms of Energy in my Car - Science, Art & WRITING Project

Easter: Benny the Bunny - Easter's Surprise | NOT Bunny - Eggcelent Easter/Spring Surprise

Halloween: Trapped in a Haunted House

Persuasive | Dear Santa - Villains Edition | Who Will Guide the Sleigh | Halloween: Can I Keep My Witch?

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Spooky Halloween Haunted House Fill In The Blank Descriptive Writing

This spooky writing is low prep and perfect for emerging writers and for reluctant writers!

Students will make the haunted house listing their own by choosing the appropriate adjective, name, verb or other part of speech. This makes it approachable for everyone!

For added flair, students can type up their finished product and then make a haunted house to color!

Includes:

PDF file of writing piece

Recognize your student's hard work and effort throughout the school year with this set of English Language awards in gold theme. These awards are standards based with each award including the number of the standard.

Awards for literary reading, speaking, listening, writing, informational reading, language conventions, and some miscellaneous awards are included and saved by category in separate folders.

These awards could be given throughout the school year and for a school-wide awards program. These awards are a great way reward and to motivate your students to do well as well as create a positive inspiring classroom culture.

This product is an editable PowerPoint file, you must have PowerPoint software to use this product.

Editable means only the text can be edited.

Celebrate Mom with Fun & Creative Activities: 5 Mother's Day Worksheets!

This packet is bursting with engaging worksheets that will help kids show their moms some extra love on Mother's Day! Explore mom's amazing qualities, create a special timeline of her life, connect through shared interests, and even plan a delicious treat or fun activity together.

These worksheets are perfect for grades 6-8 and can be completed independently or as a classroom activity.

Worksheet 1: Mom's Masterpieces

Objective: Students celebrate their mom's talents and contributions.

Worksheet 2: My Mom, the Multitasker

Objective**:** Students appreciate the many roles their mom plays.

Worksheet 3: Through the Decades

Objective: Students explore their mom's life experiences and connect with her history.

Worksheet 4: Mom's Movie Moments

Objective: Students connect with their mom through shared interests and create a fun memory.

Worksheet 5: A Recipe for Mom

Objective: Students plan a special meal or activity for their mom.

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This Writer's Bill of Rights was created by a group of teachers of 5th-grade highly-gifted students but can be used for middle school and high school students at all levels. A poster that can be used in language arts or other classrooms.

This is a jpg file. The file size is 2.4 megabytes at 300 dpi.

It can be enlarged to a poster size for the classroom.

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Explain what impeachment is and how the process takes place. This is an informative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all learn something about the impeachment process. This comes complete with rubric

Fall Autumn Writing Prompts!
This packet contains 75 daily writing prompts (25 for each of the 3 months), for September, October and November, along with 37 pages of theme-shaped, primary lined writing paper.

There are 75 different prompts, which include varied writing styles : Steps, Opinion, Persuasive, Creative, and Personal.

To go with the prompts, you receive 37 different theme-shaped journaling pages with primary lines. (Suggestions for which journal page to use are given under each prompt in small print.)

See the bottom of this page for the full list of journal page shapes.

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Shaped-Journal pages include:

1. crayon box

2. burger

3. ice cream cone (step by step)

4. comic book

5. super hero cape

6. leaf

7. elephant

8. pancakes

9. bunny

10. pizza

11. taco (step by step)

12. cat

13. candy corn

14. pumpkin

15. haunted house

16. chicken

17. smile

18. Compare Contrast, Venn Diagram

19. Compare Contrast, Venn Diagram, homes

20. turkey

21. star

22. bag

23. book

24. egg

25. call out cloud

26. house

27. radio

28. video game

29. water waves

31. step by step (plain)

32. step by step (plain)

33. handlkboard

34. hand

34. bee

35. cupcake

36. top hat

37. balloon

Not grade specific/Excellent for ALL grades!

One-page 4-Point Rubric for any writing response that requires students to identify the challenges character(s)/individual(s) face and how the character(s)/individual(s) overcome them. This Rubric is thorough and explicate making it feasible for teachers to accurately score and evaluate their students' writing responses or essays. Rubric criteria categories include: Introductory Paragraph, Explanation of Challenges, Explanation of Overcoming of Challenges, Details / Evidence, Conclusion, and Writing Mechanics. This rubric is suitable for one or multiple characters.

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With these 56 worksheets, learning Tracing Practice Arabic Alphabet Letters is a lot of fun! These worksheets can be completed by children on their own. This is great for their self-esteem as well as sight word practice.

This printable includes the following:

- Trace the Letter many times to learn.

- Illustration of a word beginning with the letter.

- A word beginning with the letter and its translation in English

- Illustration of the letter with a guided arrow

- Tracing lines and blank lines for practice with dotted midline.

Toddlers will have a lot of fun learning sight words with these worksheets.

This printable is ideal for use at home, school, or daycare.

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Introducing "Quick Write!" – Your Ultimate Writing Companion for Inspiring Classroom Creativity!

Unleash the power of imagination and critical thinking in your classroom with "Quick Write!" This comprehensive collection of 100 creative journal prompts is tailor-made to spark innovative ideas, foster engaging discussions, and ignite a passion for writing among your students. Whether you're an experienced educator or a fresh face in the teaching arena, "Quick Write!" is the perfect tool to enrich your classroom experience.

Why Choose "Quick Write!"?

Diverse and Thought-Provoking Prompts: From thought-provoking hypothetical scenarios to real-world dilemmas, "Quick Write!" offers a wide array of prompts designed to cater to various learning styles and interests. Watch your students' creativity flourish as they delve into intriguing topics and explore new perspectives.

Versatility for All Subjects: Regardless of the subject you teach, "Quick Write!" seamlessly integrates into your curriculum. These prompts transcend subject boundaries, making them ideal for language arts, social studies, science, and more. Enhance critical thinking and communication skills effortlessly.

‍‍ Fosters Collaborative Learning: Encourage collaborative discussions and peer interactions with prompts that encourage students to share their thoughts, opinions, and insights. "Quick Write!" not only nurtures individual growth but also cultivates a classroom environment where diverse viewpoints are celebrated.

Easy Implementation: No need to spend hours crafting prompts – we've done the work for you! Simply download "Quick Write!" and seamlessly integrate these prompts into your lesson plans. Whether as a warm-up activity or a standalone exercise, they effortlessly fit into your teaching routine.

Boosts Confidence: As students explore their creativity through writing, their confidence in expressing ideas will soar. Witness your students' writing skills evolve and watch them conquer new challenges with every prompt they tackle.

Encourages Reflective Learning: "Quick Write!" isn't just about writing – it's about self-discovery. Through introspective prompts, students learn to reflect on their thoughts, experiences, and emotions, promoting holistic growth and self-awareness.

*Includes PowerPoint and PDF formats of writing prompts and Optional Printable Warm-Ups and Exit Tickets Organizer!

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

Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.

The topic of this resource is - Should Kids Help Protect the Environment?

All aspects of argument writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their argumentative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing argument writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Argumentative / Argument Essay Writing Prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of argumentative essay
• Requirements of argumentative writing
• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Argumentative Writing Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Argumentative Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Argumentative Writing Prompts Unit 2 include:

• Is Bullying a Problem in Schools?
• Should Students Face Severe Consequences for Cheating?
• Are Students Addicted to Their Phones?
• Should Teens Help Protect the Environment?
• Does the Media Influence People's Opinions?
• Does Standardized Testing Take Up Too Much School Time?
• Is Too Much Technology Dangerous?
• Should Violence on TV Programs Intended for Children Be Banned?
• Is Group Work in School Unfair?
• Is Remote Learning More Effective?
• Should Teens Become More Politically and Socially Active?

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Lesson with bundle purchase:

• Should School Uniforms Be Required?

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This package includes 4 tasks to get your students thinking about their musical choices. What Is Included: Task 1: Create Your Apple Playlist Task 2: Descriptive Paragraph About Your Playlist Task 3: Cover Art Design Task 4: Reflection Questions (Equity and Inclusivity) Rubric I typically give this assignment out at the beginning of the school year to get to know my student’s taste in music. It takes between 4-6 periods to complete and is appropriate for grade 5-8. Please note: This assignment works best if you are able to access Apple Music. As a teacher, you could always set up a free account to show to your students or ask your students if any of them already have it and would be willing to show the class how it works. Spend some time and show them how to use it if you have access to it. You can also see some demos from the Apple website. If you do not subscribe to Apple Music, I highly recommend it. You can still use this assignment without Apple Music with your students and they can reflect on the inclusivity of the playlist that they create. TIPS: 1. Be sure to leave feedback to earn your TeachShare credits! 2. If you like what you see - follow me for new products and updates (click the star by my store name MsNerdWood).

Looking for a final writing assignment on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? This resource features everything you'll need to lead students through the process of writing an analytical essay about Julius Caesar.

The resource features 5 writing prompts which will motivate students to think with nuance about important themes in the play. The resource also includes scaffolding to help students select evidence, generate an outline, and begin writing. For teachers, the resource features an assessment rubric which can be used to grade and provide feedback on students' analytical writing.

As a bonus, this resource also features a two-page handout on how to embed quotations within an analytical essay. The handout provides students with three techniques for framing textual evidence: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of short quotations into one's own sentence.

Here's what you'll find in this editable 10-page resource:

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a topic of their own. Writing schedule, outline template, and rubric included. (4 pages)
• Framing Quotations: This handout provides students with advice about how to embed textual evidence into a body paragraph. The handout familiarizes students with three different methods for framing quotations: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of key words and phrases within one's own sentence. (2 pages)
• Outline Template: Provide students with the scaffolding necessary to write a five-paragraph essay. This outline template challenges students to fill in a text box for every part of their essay: hook, thesis, topic sentences, evidence, analysis, and conclusion. (3 pages)
• Assessment Rubric: Evaluate student essays in a quick and efficient manner by using an analytical writing rubric. (1 page)

The entire unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students year after year. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

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Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Julius Caesar

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Macbeth

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Othello

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing

INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, & Meter

Mastering compound-complex sentences just got easier with this comprehensive 24-page resource! Designed for middle and high school students, this packet provides engaging practice that will enhance their understanding of sentence structure. It includes a self-guided "teach" page for independent learning, offering clear explanations of how to craft compound-complex sentences using conjunctions and clauses.

This resource also features 3 interactive Google Form quizzes to assess student understanding and reinforce key concepts. Students will review conjunctions, independent and dependent clauses, and practice combining sentences to create complex ideas—all while building their writing skills.

Perfect for use in class or at home, this set ensures that students can confidently grasp these challenging grammar concepts. Whether you’re preparing students for standardized testing or simply reinforcing everyday grammar, this resource is the perfect addition to your curriculum.

Features:

• 24 pages of engaging content
• Self-guided teach page for independent learning
• 3 Google Form quizzes for interactive assessment
• Review of conjunctions, clauses, and sentence construction
• Ideal for grades 6-12
• Answer Key included

Looking for a way to boost critical thinking, writing skills, and pure engagement? This "Mystery of the Missing Report" activity is your secret weapon!
Here's the scoop: Students become detectives tasked with completing a critical report – but there's a twist! The report details on their own teacher have gone missing, and it's up to them to fill in the blanks based on their observations. But it doesn't stop there! They then craft a one-page report for law enforcement, putting their detective skills to the test.
Benefits for Students:

• Sharpen Critical Thinking: Analyze details, draw conclusions, and think like a true investigator.
• Master Observation Skills: Pay close attention to your surroundings and hone your ability to pick up on subtle clues.
• Writing Powerhouse: Practice crafting clear, concise, and informative reports – a valuable skill for any academic or professional setting.
• Accountability & Responsibility: Learn the importance of accuracy and detail in conveying information.
• Engagement Extravaganza! This creative activity turns writing into a thrilling adventure, keeping students focused and wanting more.

Bonus for Teachers:
This activity is a fantastic tool for keeping students on their toes during your absence. It provides a structured and engaging way for them to utilize class time productively.
Ready to unleash the inner detective in your students? Grab this exciting writing activity and watch their critical thinking and writing skills soar.

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Updated to Edition 8 citations! An 18 page, easy-to-follow, illustrated, quick-start guide on how-to build a BIbliography/Works Cited page using Easy Bib, an online citation builder website. Are you tired of repeating directions for how-to build a Bibiography/Works Cited page and how to properly cite research resources? Then, this is just what you need to help students visualize and work through the process! Includes: How-to build citations using any online citation site Differences between Bibliography and Works Cited How to build a Works Cited page How to use a second tab/window for easy copy & paste A shortcut to create a new MS Word page Screen shots to help students walk through the process How to paste and copy citations onto Work Cited pages In-text citations and matching to Works Cited pages Guidelines for Works Cited page Checklist for final research essay packets When you can't help each student one-on-one, this screenshot tutorial will walk students through the bibliography/works cited building process so that research is properly cited. Excellent for college prep, gifted talented, composition courses, history classes, research projects, and refresher for how to properly and quickly build citations for Bibliography/Works Cited pages.