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Short stories Common Core W.5.2 resources
The Hero's Journey | Movie Analysis | Short Story Writing | Activities
This Hero's Journey activity package contains a variety of activities relating to the Hero's Journey as explained by Joseph Campbell. For this activity, students practice their Hero's Journey analysis skills by viewing a heroic movie of your choice (a variety of examples are included), and using the included worksheets to discuss how each stage of the Hero's Journey can be seen. Students then use an included template to illustrate and write their own short stories, following the stages of the
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle School ELA Emergency Sub Plans - No Prep English Sub Plans - May
Emoji Halloween/Fall Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Halloween writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even put thei
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2nd - 6th
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Design Your Own Comic Strips: A STEAM Activity
Design Your Own Comic Strips: A STEAM ActivityWriting doesn't have to be boring! Let your kids' creativity go wild with these comic strips. The possibilities are endless- use these comic strips to: • Show steps in a process • Explain conceptual understanding • Retell a story • Illustrate a narrative or non-fiction writing piece • Practice target vocabulary words in context • Practice writing dialogue • Help second language learners explain their thinking • Make learning fun! Three sam
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: 3 Activity STEAM Bundle
4th and 5th Grade School Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages Digital Resource
Why bother taking the time to write passages for your students when this has everything ready-to-go! CCSS aligned and self-grading, these school fiction reading comprehension passages are ideal preparation for testing or as a simple evaluation of how your students are learning this year. Topics include science, school photos and fears. Contents - Set 4/5 (School):Reading Passage 1: The Principal - Kaitlin and Diann have to see the principal. Who's fault was it?Reading Passage 2: Fear - Tyson tri
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4th - 5th
Emoji Thanksgiving/Fall Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Thanksgiving/Fall writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even
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2nd - 6th
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RL.5.3 Drama- Compare and Contrast Two or More Characters, Settings, or Events
5 Dramas created from 5 Aesop Fables. Each drama is three pages long, each page consisting of mostly dialogue between characters. 3 RL.5.3 Graphic Organizers included for teacher discretion and flexibility. Five student discussion prompts called Agree-Disagree are included to create meaningful discussion, develop critical thinking skills and employ drama vocabulary, equipped with graphic organizers. One discussion prompt accompanies each drama. Materials in this Product~1. 5 Dramas (each 3 pages
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5th
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Also included in: RL.5 Drama Bundle- RL.5.2, RL.5.3, & RL.5.5
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mostly Nonfiction Bundle
Find high level mostly nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions in this large bundle for your upper elementary or middle school students! These resources are available through Easel and some also contain Google links. Look below to see the variety of no prep choices for reading passages.You save 30% off the price of individual products by purchasing the bundle.If so, go no further because here are EIGHTEEN stories at your disposal. These stories involve history, fantasy, grammar,
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4th - 6th
Emoji Valentine's Day Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Valentine's Day writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even pu
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2nd - 6th
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4th-5th Grade Friends Fiction Reading Passages and Questions Digital Resources
This pack of colorful, self-grading friends fiction reading passages and Questions forms are ideal for homework or holiday assignments. Each test has its own color scheme and contains reading comprehension questions written especially for 4th and 5th Grade students. Topics include acting, rumors and promises. Contents - Set 3/5 (Friends):Reading Passage 1: A Friend’s Promise - Josh's brother makes sure he keeps his promise to a friend.Reading Passage 2: The Rumor - April feels sad that Selena is
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4th - 5th
Emoji Christmas Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Christmas writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even put thei
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2nd - 6th
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Emoji Winter/Wintertime Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Winter/Wintertime writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even
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2nd - 6th
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All About Tigers Writing Prompt and Tiger Craft with Zoo Writing Prompt
Looking to embed a tiger craft with your informative writing unit? Get creativity flowing and pencils moving with this fun zoo informative writing prompt so students can learn all about tigers. Take students through the writing process with these differentiated graphic organizers then have them top off their writing with a fun tiger craft that doubles as an adorable zoo bulletin board.All About Tigers Writing Prompt and Tiger Craft Timeline:Teach students to write informative pieces by collectin
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Zoo Writing Prompts, Zoo Animals Crafts, Activities & Graphic Organizers
All About Outer Space Writing Paper and Neptune Space Craft with Writing Prompt
Looking to embed an outer space craft with your informative writing unit? Get creativity flowing and pencils moving with this fun space informative writing prompt so students can learn all about space, including planets, the moon, the sun, and more. Take students through the writing process with these differentiated graphic organizers then have them top off their writing with a fun space craft that doubles as an adorable planet bulletin board.Space Craft and Outer Space Writing Prompt Timeline:
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K - 3rd
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All About Sharks Writing Prompt and Shark Craft with Ocean Animal Bulletin Board
Looking to embed a shark craft with your informative writing unit? Get creativity flowing and pencils moving with this fun ocean themed informative writing prompt so students can learn all about sharks. Take students through the writing process with these differentiated graphic organizers then have them top off their writing with a fun shark craft that doubles as an adorable ocean themed bulletin board.All About Sharks Writing Prompt and Shark Craft Timeline:Teach students to write informative p
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K - 3rd
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Emoji Holiday Gingerbread Printable Writing Activity-Short Power Paragraph
This short Holiday Gingerbread-themed writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts (gingerbread man, gingerbread house, etc.) to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focuse
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2nd - 6th
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All Summer in a Day PowerPoint and Writing Journal Activity
This All Summer in a Day PowerPoint introduces the story, gives background and vocabulary, and has a response writing activity to be used after reading this short story by Ray Bradbury. Before, during and after reading slides. Presentation focuses on the elements of plot in the story, as in exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Discussion prompts with key. Includes three journal topics and a journal writing paper at the end. Use PowerPoint in video conferencing or Zoo
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5th - 8th
Also included in: All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Bundle
The Jacket by Gary Soto - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Jacket" by Gary Soto has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorm
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4th - 5th
Emoji Veterans Day Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Veterans Day writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even put t
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2nd - 6th
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Tuesday of the Other June - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Tuesday of the Other June" by Norma Fox Mazer has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this
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4th - 5th
All About Bears Writing Prompt and Bear Craft with Camping Theme Bulletin Board
Looking to embed a bear craft with your informative writing unit? Get creativity flowing and pencils moving with this fun camping themed informative writing prompt so students can learn all about bears. Take students through the writing process with these differentiated graphic organizers then have them top off their writing with a fun bear craft that doubles as an adorable camping themed bulletin board.All About Bears Writing Prompt and Bear Craft Timeline:Teach students to write informative pi
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K - 3rd
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☀️Emoji Back-to-School Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph
This short Back-to-School writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even put
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2nd - 6th
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All About Horses and Horse Writing Prompt and Farm Animals Craft
Looking to embed a farm animals craft with your informative writing unit? Get creativity flowing and pencils moving with this fun horses informative writing prompt so students can learn all about horses. Take students through the writing process with these differentiated graphic organizers then have them top off their writing with a fun horse craft that doubles as an adorable farm animals bulletin board.Farm Animals Craft and Horse Writing Prompt Timeline:Teach students to write informative pie
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K - 3rd
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Emoji Plants & Animals Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Plants & Animals writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t ev
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2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 5-LS1-1
Reading for Meaning: Main Message Interactive Activities - W.5.2, W5.2a, W5.2b
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5th, Not Grade Specific
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