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5th grade creative writing projects
Persuasive Writing Donut Theme - Design a Donut Project - Art and Writing
Kids love donuts, but writing? Not so much. Enter the "Design a Donut Contest," a persuasive writing project so delicious even your most reluctant writers can't resist. Your students will use their persuasive skills to pitch their dream donut for the coveted "Flavor of the Month" spot.You have two options for this exciting writing adventure: the digital version or the classic pencil-and-paper version.Note: I just gave the Donut Project a big update on February 5th, 2024. Please download the reso
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Persuasive Writing Bundle {Design a Donut and Promote a Pet}
End of the Year Activities, Worksheets, Memories & Reflections for Middle School
23 End of Year activities to allow students to reflect on the year, plan for the summer or their break, to set goals for next year, to write journal entries about their goals and plans for the future, to get to know their peers better, to draw and be creative (selfies! Instagram memories! Tablet photo fun (draw)!), to write letters to their future teachers and write a letter to give advice to future students. This is a great way to summarize the year for intermediate and middle school students,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: End of the Year, Art Lessons, Worksheets & Activities Bundle
Cereal Box Book Report Template: Project Directions, Rubric & Example Idea Photo
Students LOVE this Cereal Box Book Report template! Students pick a fiction book and design a cereal based on it. This creative & fun cereal box project resources comes with awesome real-life example photos. My favorite part is the character 'ingredient' list & special prize inside. Students love this creative cereal box book report project and it is a great way to recycle/reuse cereal boxes too. Happy teaching!**Just Added!** I have added printable templates for students to write on,
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2nd - 6th
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The Best Part of Me {A Positive Self-Image Project}
The Best Part of Me {A Positive Self-Image Project}: The Best Part of Me writing project is such an amazing way to build confidence in your students. It encourages a positive self-image by having your students write about the best part of themselves. This unit was created as a writing activity to go along with the book The Best Part of Me, written by Wendy Ewald, but it can still be completed without the book. This file has been recently updated to include digital files for Google Slides! T
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2nd - 6th
Autobiography Writing Planner Templates Rubric | All About Me Book
Ready-to-go autobiography writing planner to help students plan and write a detailed autobiography! Students create a unique "All About Me" book or written composition that includes all the key components of biography.❤️❤️❤️ Why autobiographies?Use student autobiographies at the beginning of the school year so students can share about themselves or teach important aspects of writing through this engaging format!⭐️ PERFECT FOR >>>2nd-5th grade teachers wanting an easy, engaging way to h
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2nd - 5th
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Turkey in Disguise
This is one of my ALL-TIME favorite student activities! This packet includes:
-a letter (written by Mr. Turkey) to send home to parents
-a template of Mr. Turkey to print and copy for each student
-page of photographs of previously disguised turkeys to print or email
-ideas for turkey disguises
-paper for extending the project into a drawing/writing activity. The writing paper comes in 2 formats, 2-lined paper and 3-lined paper.
-samples writings from my students
In the letter, the turkey ple
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PreK - 5th
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Creative Narrative Writing Unit Grades 4-5 | Prompt, Graphic Organizers, Rubric
This is a "no prep" unit, meaning that all of the organizers and teacher models are included. Print out the pages you need, and you're all set to teach your students how to write incredible creative narratives! This complete unit can be used on its own, or in addition to your Writing Interactive Notebooks! It's great for teaching your class about creative narrative writing! Common Core Standard Aligned - preview for the alignment guide. Works great with other standards!Click "preview" to see a l
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4th - 5th
Editable "What Should My Teacher Be for Halloween?" Costume Writing Activity
Looking for a fun opinion writing activity around Halloween time? This is a fun writing activity for students to design a costume for their teacher or teachers! This activity can be edited to change your name. There are sheets for female and male teachers! Before making copies, I cut and glued a picture of my head to the writing paper. My kids LOVED this activity! Who doesn't love turning their teacher into a princess?!***UPDATE*** This product is now in a digital format using GOOGLE SLIDES!*Not
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: Halloween Activity Bundle
Create Your Own Island! End-of-Year Writing Project
Do your kids have spring fever? Are you wondering how to keep them writing right up through the end of the year? This is the project for you! Get ready to turn your students from reluctant writers into inspired travel guides.This project engages students in creating their very own personalized island. Kids can make their island realistic or go all-out and make a crazy fantasy island with attractions like a hot chocolate river or a dinosaur petting zoo!After designing their map, students will cre
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3rd - 6th
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Completely Editable "What Should my Teacher be for Halloween?" Writing Activity
This is a completely editable "What Should my Teacher be for Halloween?" persuasive writing activity. This activity can be edited to include your name and your face! The activity asks the students to choose a Halloween costume for you. The students then have to write down three reasons why they think you should choose their costume. Once the students are done writing down their reasons, they are able to draw you in your costume. Your students will absolutely love this writing activity!
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1st - 6th
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Hip Hop into Spring Bunny Craft and Writing
HIP HOPPING INTO SPRING HAS NEVER BEEN SO CUTE! Check out our latest craft and writing to get excited for Spring with your students!!This craft includes 3 differentiated writing paper options, adorable accessories, and a sweet rabbit and stereo craft!
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PreK - 6th
Create an Advertisement - End of Year Writing Activities Persuasive Prompts
Have you been struggling to find engaging persuasive writing prompts that your students haven't encountered a dozen times before? Our Unsellable Product Challenge is guaranteed to be one of the most fun and memorable persuasive writing activities your students will undertake this school year.This no-prep, full week project comes with step-by-step instructions via engaging digital slides. Students choose from 12 humorous 'unsellable products' like a used toothbrush, human-eating plant, or wheelle
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Junior Innovators Project Bundle - End of Year Projects
End of Year Writing Activity - 5th Grade Newspaper Project - Print & Digital
This is a meaningful, creative writing activity for the end of the year! Students use all those writing skills they learned throughout the year to write about how they feel about the end of the year, their favorite memories, and advice for next year's students. WHAT'S INSIDE? Watch the video preview to see the final product!Page 1: "Fifth Grade Comes to an End" headline Page 2: "Extra! Extra! Read All About My Fifth Grade Memories"Page 3: "Student Gives Advice to Upcoming Fifth Graders"Page 4: C
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5th
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Halloween Writing Activities & Narrative Prompt - 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Project
Looking for a new way to engage your students in writing this October? Your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will love this Halloween writing project! This Halloween narrative writing project asks students to write about the first time they met the monster that lived in his/her bedroom at 17 Murray Lane (a fictitious address). Students go through the entire writing process in a fun way! They work on gathering ideas and brainstorming, using graphic organizers, writing the rough copy, and finally
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3rd - 5th
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Shoe Box Diorama Book Report Template: Perfect for Fiction or Non-Fiction Books
Students LOVE this Shoebox Diorama Book Report template! Students pick a fiction or non-fiction book and decorate a shoe box based on it! Students just love this creative book report! Students are responsible for decorating all sides of the box according to directions and putting a creative scene inside that represents the book.This book report is designed to work with any fiction OR non-fiction book. Pages 4 – 6: Fiction and Pages 7 – 9: Non-FictionShoebox book diorama projects (or shoebox boo
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2nd - 6th
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Movie Poster Book Report Template: Students love this Movie Poster project!
Movie Poster Book Report: Students LOVE to pick a fiction or non-fiction book and design a Movie Poster based on it! This creative book report template keeps students excited & engaged during the planning and design process. Can also be used to compare a movie vs. book!You may choose to require students to complete the summary page as well if you would like. You can use this project with fiction OR non-fiction books.Movie Poster Book Report product includes:- Create a Movie Poster Book Repor
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2nd - 5th
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Stop Motion Animation Kit Step by Step Stop Motion Animation Lesson Movie Making
Engage your students with stop motion animation project. This detailed Stop Motion Animation Kit has everything you need to create stop motion animation movies. Includes story planning, organization, Google slideshow. Try movie making in your classroom and even use a green screen.This Stop Motion Animation Kit has everything you need to get started. This resource is filled with step by step teacher directions & tips to getting started, vocabulary task cards, a rubric, and student response
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2nd - 5th
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Grandparents Day Craft & Writing Activity: A September Bulletin Board & Art Gift
Elevate your September activities with our effortless, no prep Grandparents Day writing craft, designed for busy classrooms that value creativity and time. This activity involves students writing a heartfelt response about why they believe they have the "world's best" grandparent(s), paired with a ribbon-shaped craft that is an adorable gift for a special grandparent or a charming hallway display.Celebrate Grandparents Day this September in a unique way that's not only super cute but also enhanc
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2nd - 5th
Write Your Own Short Story Project - A Middle School Short Story Unit
Write Your Own Short Story Project is perfect for the end of a short story unit or as an introduction to creative writing! Your students will love this interactive, hands-on writing unit. Students will create their own character profiles, point of view, type of conflict, and much more as they apply various elements of literature into their very own stories!TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rosa W. says, "Loved this resource! Breaks down the steps of writing a short story while teaching the compo
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5th - 9th
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Math Project - Volume Zoo: Build 3D Animal Replicas
Volume Zoo - Fun Math Project for anyone teaching Volume!Engage your students in a fun and hands-on learning experience on finding the volume of rectangular prisms with our Volume Zoo Project! This interactive project allows students to show their creativity by building 3D replicas of animals using simple materials like cardboard boxes. As they construct their masterpieces, students will delve into important math concepts such as the additive volume (composite volume) of rectangular prisms and c
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Volume Zoo - Mini & Large Version Bundle
Halloween Writing: Scary Story Narrative Unit with Google
Engage your students with a fun narrative writing unit! Students will follow each step of the writing process as they develop scary stories. A unit plan is included to help you guide your students through each step. This writing unit will work at any time of the year, but scary stories are always extra fun for Halloween. Now includes differentiated plot diagram maps and a Google version! Also added plans in Google Slides for easy editing.✅Included:Digital Links & DirectionsUnit Plan Brainsto
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Halloween Writing Bundle: Narrative and Poetry Units
Christmas Writing - Persuasive Letter Writing and Elf Application Project
Christmas Writing, Christmas Creative Writing, Elf ApplicationHO HO HO! 'Tis the season Santa needs extra ELVES on staff!Help Wanted at the North Pole! is a festive writing project, encouraging students to exercise their creativity and practice the "art" of writing a letter of interest. Students will begin by listening to How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky (not included) and completing a corresponding graphic organizer. Next, students will receive a Help Wanted at the North Pole! advertise
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3rd - 6th
Book Report Choice Board Menu | Book Report Template for Any Book | 9 Ideas
Book Report Menu: Students LOVE having choices in their Book Report! Students may choose the option on this book report template that best suits their learning style and personality. All book report choices must include a one-page summary page as well. This resource includes Book Report Choice Board Menu directions page and grading rubric.Book Report Choice Board options include:- Movie Trailer- Photo and Text Collage- Comic Strip- Write a Test- Shoebox Diorama- Create a Food- Book Jacket- Book
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2nd - 6th
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Walk in My Shoes Empathy Activity Self Reflection, Compassion & Kindness Project
Walk In My shoes is creative writing and project focused on self-reflection and encourages compassion and empathy. This get to know you activity makes an insightful back to school activity and fun bulletin board or hallway display. This activity encourages children to look life from other's perspectives, have empathy and promotes kindness. Great for:Bulletin Boards or Hallway DisplayGet to know you activity (beginning of the year)Small Group Activity Empathy Activity to enhance an existing lesso
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2nd - 6th
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