Middle School Creative Writing Activities

Writing a story can be so overwhelming! I have come with this writing pack that is intended to help your students organize their ideas before writing their first draft. This step-by-step activity groups every aspect of story writing such as: genre, setting, characters, details, etc. It also helps the students with their descriptive writing by asking them targeted questions. This is an excellent tool for beginner writers, struggling writers, or English Language learners.

Use the “Writing Buddy” handout on my TeachShare store along with this resource and your students can become more independent when writing a short story.

You can use these resources for several days, giving students a chance to think through while writing their first draft.

Really easy to use. Just print, hole punch, staple and go!

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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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• 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts & Planner: Engage students in narrative writing with holiday-themed picture prompts and a structured planner to develop plot, character, and setting in alignment with creative writing standards.
• Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis: Teach figurative language, rhyme schemes, and tone through an engaging analysis of hip hop lyrics, blending music and ELA standards for Grades 6-8.
• St. Nick: Informational Text Structures: Explore main ideas, text structures, and author’s purpose with this winter-themed set of informational texts designed to strengthen critical reading skills.
• Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis: Develop students’ ability to identify text structures and analyze information critically with this high-interest resource focused on the Krampus folklore.
• Informational Text Structure Coloring Sort: Combine creativity and learning as students sort and color-code winter-themed informational texts to practice identifying text structures.
• Winter Wonders: Exploring Text Features Through Snow-Themed Articles: Strengthen comprehension and analysis skills by examining text features in engaging snow-themed articles, perfect for enhancing nonfiction literacy.
• Christmas Winter Holiday Characters from Around the World Research PBL: Dive into global holiday traditions with this project-based learning activity that encourages research, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Holiday Figurative Language & Movie Clip Standard-Based Learning Activities: Analyze figurative language through fun, holiday-themed movie clips that align with ELA figurative language standards for middle schoolers.
• Virtual Winter Sports Exploration: Engage students in a digital exploration of winter sports, focusing on informational text comprehension and analysis for Grades 4-6.
• Analyzing Narrative Point of View Winter-Themed: Develop higher-order thinking with winter-themed narrative texts that challenge students to analyze and compare points of view using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Winter Vacation PBL: Inspire creativity and practical application with this low-prep, project-based learning activity where stude

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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Quick and easy end of the year activity! Students write questions that are specific to their class and you use those to build a trivia game or a kahoot! Great way to remember fun events and adds a nice game element to the end of the year!

Includes a pdf with 2 options - Class Kahoot or Class Trivia. Either one can be used depending if you have technology or not.

Print and Go.

Transform Writing with Engaging Figurative Language Lessons

Boost your students’ writing skills with this comprehensive Figurative Writing Resource Pack, designed for Grades 3-6. Teach similes, metaphors, and personification using vivid presentations, hands-on worksheets, and editable Google Slides/PowerPoint. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning, this resource is fully aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum.

Save time with ready-to-use materials and differentiated tasks for all abilities. Featuring step-by-step guidance, interactive activities, and creative writing challenges, this pack helps students craft vivid, descriptive pieces while building confidence and autonomy. Proven effective in classrooms, it delivers an engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experience for teachers and students alike.

What’s Included? 

✏️  Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer keys, PDF of slides

✅✅ Digital Content: Part-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint Presentation

What’s Inside?

✔️ 20 pg PowerPoint Presentation/Google Slides

✔️ 7 Worksheets

✔️ Student Directions

✔️ Teacher Answer Key

✔️ Teacher Directions, Tips and Differentiation

✔️ Learning Objective

✔️ Success Criteria

✔️ Lesson Route

Perfect for Grades 3-6!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Cross-Curricular

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

✏️ Highly Engaging

✏️ Great for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work

✏️ Classroom-tested 

When to use this? 

✅ Literacy ELA Lesson (1-2 hour lessons)

✅ Sub Plans

✅ Review

What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Computer

✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)

Skills Used:

✔️ Identifying figurative language

✔️Creative writing

✔️ Reading comprehension

✔️ Vocabulary development

✔️ Critical thinking

✔️ Independent learning

Curriculum Alignment

This resource meets several educational standards, including:

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

• RL.4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative language.
• W.4.3: Write narratives with descriptive details and clear event sequences.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• 110.5 (ELA): Analyze how authors use figurative language to create meaning.
• 110.5(b)(20): Write literary texts using figurative language.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6):

• Writing Composition: Create vivid descriptions using figurative language.
• Reading Comprehension: Discuss words/phrases that capture the reader’s imagination.

Bonus Benefits:

✅ Encourages Creativity

✅ Promotes Self-Learning

✅ **✅**Addresses Common Misconceptions

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Embark on an enchanting journey through the animal kingdom with our delightful "60 Fun Writing Prompts & Animal Coloring Worksheet" designed for Kids Grades 4-6"

This captivating collection features a menagerie of creatures, from the cuddly panda to the charming koala, the bouncy kangaroo to the playful dolphin.

Each story starter sparks the imagination, inviting young readers to weave their tales around these fascinating animals. Whether it's a panda's secret adventure in the bamboo forest or a kangaroo's quest for the perfect hop, these prompts encourage creativity and storytelling skills.

Watch as your young storyteller's imagination takes flight, creating magical tales and colorful masterpieces with the "60 Fun Writing Prompts & Animal Coloring Worksheet" It's an educational and entertaining resource that sparks a love for storytelling and unleashes the artistic genius within every child.

8.5 x 11 inches, 200 Pages Blank Pages Paper, College Ruled, Lined Journal & Music Sheet for Writing and Music Composition

Perfect for teachers and students to write in everything they want

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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way for your child to set goals for the new year?

Start your year off right with New Year Goals Templates This digital product includes five unique templates that will help your child:

Set SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound)

Track their progress throughout the year

Think about their accomplishments at the end of the year

• Here's what you'll get: 5 unique templates, including:

Dream Jar Template: Write down your hopes and dreams for the future and watch them come true!

Annual Resolution Template: This template helps your child brainstorm and write down their big goals for the year.

Monthly Goal Templates: Four additional templates, one for each quarter, allow your child to break down their annual goals into smaller, achievable milestones.

Year Review Template: At the end of the year, your child can use this template to reflect on their accomplishments, celebrate their successes, and identify areas for improvement.

• “New Year Launch Board” is perfect for:

Parents are looking for a fun and educational way to introduce goal setting to their children.

Teachers seek engaging activities to help their students set and achieve academic and personal goals.

Children who are eager to make the most of the new year and excited to reach their full potential.

• Start your New Year's adventure today and watch your child thrive!

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Writing activities for the New Year 2024 with resolutions, goals, and predictions

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Enhance your Halloween literacy centres with this exciting and educational Halloween Writing Resource! Perfect for adding a spooky twist to your classroom activities, this resource is designed to inspire creativity and strengthen students' descriptive writing skills.

Students will choose from a set of Halloween-themed image cards and craft detailed descriptions—without mentioning the object or creature by name! This adds an extra layer of challenge and fun to your Halloween writing lessons.

What’s included:

• Halloween-themed image cards: A variety of spooky images to spark students’ imaginations.
• Writing paper: Engaging writing templates that make it easy for students to organize their thoughts.
• Poster of Halloween descriptive words: A helpful guide filled with Halloween related vocabulary to boost students' vocabulary and inspire their writing.

Benefits for your classroom:

• Enhances descriptive writing skills: By encouraging students to describe without naming, they’ll practice using vivid language, sensory details, and creative expressions.
• Boosts vocabulary: The included poster of descriptive words gives students a rich bank of Halloween-themed vocabulary to draw from, expanding their word choices.
• Encourages critical thinking: The challenge of writing without naming the object or creature forces students to think critically about how to convey meaning through description alone.
• Supports differentiated learning: This resource is flexible and adaptable to different ability levels. Whether students need more structured guidance or are ready for a challenge, this activity can be adjusted to meet their needs.
• Perfect for collaborative or individual work: Use this resource in your Halloween literacy centres, as a group activity, or as an independent writing task.
• Easy to prepare and use: Simply print the cards, writing templates, and poster, and you're ready to go. It's a low prep, high engagement resource that saves you time while delivering meaningful learning experiences.
• Halloween display: Use this to create a Halloween display area in your classroom.

This Halloween Writing Resource is a fantastic addition to your classroom, providing an engaging, seasonal activity that helps students develop key literacy skills while having fun. Suitable for grades 3-6, it’s a perfect fit for your Halloween writing plans and Halloween literacy centres.

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Fuel Up for Learning with the Ultimate Road Trip Project! ️

Hit the Road to Educational Fun!

The Students' Road Trip Project is your one-stop shop for an unforgettable learning adventure. This project is more than just planning a trip; it's a springboard for students to develop powerful real-world skills across multiple subjects!

Here's what makes this project the perfect road trip to knowledge:

• Become a Trip-Planning Pro: Students will act as travel agents, crafting their dream road trip itinerary from start to finish.
• Supercharge Your Skills: Develop geography expertise, budgeting mastery, and teamwork through research and decision-making.
• Step-by-Step Success: Our easy-to-follow guide ensures a smooth ride, perfect for both classroom settings and independent learners.
• Unleash Creativity and Critical Thinking: Students will research destinations, map routes, and craft the perfect itinerary, all while thinking critically!
• Explore Like a Pro: Learn valuable skills like organization and research that will benefit them in school and beyond.

This project is perfect for:

• End-of-Year Fun: Wrap up the school year with an engaging project that lets students showcase their learning.
• Year-Round Adventures: Take a learning vacation anytime! This project is flexible and can be adapted to any season or curriculum.

So, buckle up and get ready to:

• Spark wanderlust: Inspire students to dream big and explore new places.
• Master project-based learning: Guide students through the entire project planning process.
• Become an expert planner and researcher: Develop valuable organizational and research skills.

Get Your Students' Road Trip Project Guide Today!

This project is an investment in your students' futures, equipping them with essential skills for lifelong learning and exploration. Download your guide now and ignite a love for learning that will take them places!

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Explore a treasure trove of creativity with these 180 creative writing prompts designed specifically for 5th graders! This comprehensive resource is perfect for inspiring minds and fostering a love for writing and storytelling.

Each page features a unique prompt carefully crafted to ignite imagination and encourage expression. From imaginative stories to descriptive narratives, these prompts cover a wide range of topics to keep young writers engaged throughout the year and beyond.

The layout of each page includes lines for writing, providing guidance for writers while allowing them to further practice proper letter formation.

With enough prompts to last for a full school year or year-round use, this resource is ideal for teachers, homeschooling parents, or anyone looking to enhance literacy skills and creative thinking in young learners.

No prep needed for teachers!

Featuring:

Labor Day

Halloween

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Kwanzaa

Hanukkah

Winter

New Year's

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Groundhog Day

Valentine's Day

Random Acts of Kindness Day

President's Day

Pi Day

St. Patrick's Day

April Fool's Day

Easter

Earth Day

Arbor Day

Memorial Day

End of School Year

& non-holiday prompts for the rest of the school year.

Journal writing prompts that reflect winter activities(no religious holidays/symbols). 24 Great story starters for journal writes, essay writings, or on-demand practices. Wonderful, engaging visuals with easy-to-understand sentences.

Introducing the Earth Day Writing Craft, a delightful resource packed with creative writing prompts to engage students in meaningful exploration of environmental topics. Designed by The Students Palace, this innovative set inspires learners to express their thoughts and ideas on Earth Day through imaginative writing exercises.

Engage your students in meaningful writing activities while promoting environmental awareness with the Earth Day Writing Craft . Get ready to ignite creativity, spark conversations, and celebrate our planet's beauty through the power of words.

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• 10 Pages

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• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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Do you need a series of writing prompts for your students that you can present in your Zoom class or on the projector in your classroom?

This is a great opener for your classroom, whether virtually or face-to-face. Each tab of the book (writing stem prompt) represents a "day in the life" of your student. The students can keep an online journal via Google Docs or they can use an "old fashioned" composition notebook.

This encourages dialogue, creativity, and helps guide supporting details when writing. These can be used over and over again... and get new responses each time! Note: It is a PPT, so you can edit it as needed!

Enjoy!

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Four William Shakespeare play scripts re-written to be suitable for young people aged between 9 and 14. All four have a mix of Shakespearean and modern English. The play scripts are usually priced at $4.75 each.

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The first is a play script for Hamlet. There are 15 speaking characters, with roles for up to 30 students. The second is for Macbeth. There are 18 speaking characters, with roles for up to 30 students. The third is A Midsummer Night's Dream. There are 26 speaking roles with parts for the whole class. And, the final one is for Richard III. There are 20 speaking characters, with roles for up to 30 students.

The play scripts are Ideal for theatre performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions. They are also ideal for older students who need to know the story better without getting wrapped up in the difficult language - Shakespeare is easy to understand if you understand the story!

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In our Shakespeare Play Script Collection we also have:

• A Midsummer Night's Dream
• Hamlet
• Macbeth

If you want a Christmas play script we also have some fun alternatives:

• Elf
• The Santa Clause
• A Christmas Carol (A School Remix)
• A Christmas Carol (A Traditional Version)
• The Grinch

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• Other William Shakespeare Resources
• World History Resources

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Engage Your 3rd-5th Graders with Video Game-Themed Writing Prompts!

Unlock your gamer students’ creativity with these high-interest writing prompts designed for video game loving kiddos! Perfect for both public school and homeschool settings, these prompts inspire reluctant writers by connecting with their passion for video games.

Easy to Use:

Simply print out the pages, and students can dive into writing right away. Each page includes a small graphic organizer to help them plan their thoughts, or they can use the full-sized graphic organizer separately for more detailed work. These prompts will turn writing practice into an exciting and imaginative experience!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• 14 writing prompts for gamers
• Simple instructions to get started
• Printable writing prompts
• Student response sheets
• Simple graphic organizer and tracker
• Certificate of Completion
• Extension Activities

Ideas for use:

This resource provides engaging writing prompts for students who enjoy video games. You can use these at a writing station, with online students, or in your homeschool. I’ve also included several extension activities to use the materials further.

Why your students will love this:

Your students will love practicing their writing skills based on a topic they love during language arts stations or independent practice. 

They’ll be engaged because they will be writing about a subject they are interested in and that will further develop their mathematical skills.

**Prep is quick and easy…**Just print the pages, gather writing materials, and you’re ready for a fun and engaging writing activity.

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Reading fluency, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, copywork, reluctant writers, high-interest topics, writing fluency, writing skills, gamers, video games

Students will use the prompts and drawing templates to design their own Protagonist with a unique backstory and their own set of skills, strengths & weaknesses. This resource includes three options: a male version, a female version, and a blank canvas where any of your more creative students can create something truly unique. Students who like to trace will also appreciate the blank version. Use this assignment for early finishers or to supplement and support any creative writing assignment & quickly elevate your student's storytelling to the next level.

These NO PREP writing prompts for are perfect for November or the week before Thanksgiving! Use these for independent writing time, creative and story journal writing, writer's workshop, writing centers, small group instruction, homework, and morning work. This set includes 6 different prompts that you can share either as a task card/writing prompt card or on lined paper.

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Thanksgiving Writing Activity | Thanksgiving Writing Prompts | November Writing | Writing Center Prompts | Thanksgiving Journal | Thanksgiving Activities | November Journal

Increase student engagement and writing skills during the Autumn season with these 15 no-prep and fall-themed finish-the-story editable narrative writing prompts! These digital prompts provide easy writing activities, collaboration, and public speaking practice, are great for daily writing or journaling, and more!

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What's included:

15 finish the story writing prompts!

1 directions slide

1 editable directions slide

1 editable finish the story template

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Slide:

I was sitting on my bed with an old book that I stumbled upon in my grandpa's attic. It was just warm enough for the window to be open. As I began to read, a breeze of crisp air flew through and propelled the pages forward...

*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.

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