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8th grade creative writing homeschool curricula
A List of Adjectives
This is a 2 page list to help students find and use a variety of adjectives. There are some of each of the different kinds of adjectives and they are in alphabetical order.
Mrs. R.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Caption This! | 60 Fun Picture Writing Prompts | Distance Learning
This resource includes 60 fun photo prompts to encourage creative and descriptive writing. No-prep, quick and easy to use! This is great for students of all ages. You can ask students to write a minimum number of sentences for each prompt, depending on your class.They are editable on Google Slides. It is very easy to share these with your students online.How I use this resource in my classroom:1) Morning warm up/ bell ringer work2) Oral class discussion (come up with ideas as a class)3) Independ
Grades:
2nd - 9th
Animate A Story (Scratch Coding Project)
In this project, students will animate a story. This story could be anything. It could be an original creative piece they've written. It could be a story you're reading in class. It could even be a movie or moment in history that connects with their interests or topics/themes you're currently learning. Students will get to experience the connections between technology and writing, as they dive into computer programming and animation of their stories. Specific skills students will develop are: -
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Creative Coding Adventures: 4 Interactive Scratch Projects Bundle
Sit Spot Scroll Project-PBL, Outdoor, Nature
Sit Spot is the best project I do with my students all year. The deep nature connection it fosters is the most valuable thing I can give them. It is always their favorite part of my class. ***There is a growing understanding that spending time in nature-even if it's just sitting under a tree-has all sorts of wonderful benefits. This curriculum makes it easy for teachers to give this gift to their students. I found that having them do
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-3
Fable, Myth, Fairy Tale, Tall Tale, and Legend Creative Writing Unit
This is a reproducible handout or packet of information about Fables, Myths, Fairy Tales, Tall Tales, and Legends. This packet includes information and examples of each type of story. It also includes short writing assignments for each type of story as well. Students can either create a Folktale collection which will include each type of story or do these projects individually. Each story can be illustrated with drawings, paintings, magazine pictures, computer generated pictures etc.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Writing Units Bundle for middle school (editable, scaffolded)
This Writing Units Bundle includes the following units:
* Persuasive (Argumentative) Essay
* Historical Fiction
* Process (How-to) Paper
* Compare / Contrast
These units contains everything you need to guide your students through the writing process.
*No prep needed. Everything is already assembled!
*Guided, step-by-step instructions for both you and your students
*Rewriting & editing checklists
*Holistic and rubric grading forms
*Editable Word document included
Help your students
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
101 Not-Boring Writing Prompts for Middle- and High Schoolers
Are you tired of the same old "tell-what-you-did-last-summer" writing prompts? These are 101 fun, unique prompts targeted especially to middle and high school grades. Use them in English classes, creative writing, or just as a way to get the creative juices flowing.
Grades:
7th - 12th
All Year Writing Prompts BUNDLE - 180 Fun Picture Prompts | Distance Learning
Making writing time fun and exciting! This resource includes 180 fun photo prompts to encourage creative writing. There are 3 categories: Caption Writing, Story Writing, and Descriptive Writing.No-prep, quick and easy to use! This is great for students of all ages. You can ask students to write a minimum number of sentences for each prompt, depending on your class. They are editable on Google Slides. It is very easy to share these with your students online.How I use this resource in my classroom
Grades:
2nd - 9th
Creative Writing Prompts with 60 Pictures | Distance Learning | Google Slides
Story time! This resource includes 60 fun photo prompts to encourage creative writing.No-prep, quick and easy to use! This is great for students of all ages. You can ask students to write a minimum number of sentences for each prompt, depending on your class.They are editable on Google Slides. It is very easy to share these with your students online.How I use this resource in my classroom:1) Morning warm up/ bell ringer work2) Oral class discussion (come up with a story as a class)3) Independent
Grades:
2nd - 10th
EARTH DAY DIGITAL CHOICE BOARD
This resource includes a digital choice board with 9 “Earth Day” themed writing activities for your students to work on including a QR code mystery location postcard, creating a song/wrap, locating a nonfiction article about an environmental issue, and many more! This choice board is perfect for digital/distance learning but can also be used in a traditional classroom as well. Many of the activity choices will encourage students to include their families in their learning. There is a lot of flex
Grades:
4th - 8th
Weekly Writing Set: Daily Writing Practice for middle school grades
This Weekly Writing Set (Volume 1) includes one quarter of the year (9 weeks- 3 months) of daily writing practice. Students are exposed to all four types of writing (expository, informative, argumentative, and narrative/creative) each week, with writing tips, rubrics, & reflections to help write effectively. Each set is designed to have students write 10-15 minutes each day, including the pre-write/brainstorm section. The last day of the week is designed for reflection, using the CCSS aligne
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Weekly Writing Sets BUNDLE: Daily Writing practice for the ENTIRE YEAR!
Project Based Learning Create a Newspaper using Google Docs Distance Online
In this project you will get step-by-step instructions with pictures on how to use Google docs to create a Newspaper. Google docs can simulate Microsoft Word in many ways I teach you how in this week long lesson plan.I also have Google Docs ProjectsGoogle Slide Animal PresentationGoogle Slides Founding Fathers Facebook Project with TemplateRosa Parks Research template Google Presentation or PowerPoint w/ RubricGoogle Docs Tri Fold Famous Person Brochure Lesson Martin Luther King, Jr. ThemeGoogle
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Sensory Details/Words Slide Show - (Interactive)
Teach your students to properly use sensory details and words with this fun slide show presentation!Includes:A definition & function of a sensory details.Slides covering all five senses (definitions, descriptions, and lists of commonly used words).2 examples (slide 13 & 14) to walk-through/complete together as a class.2 Independent examples (slides 15 & 16) for students to complete on their own.Make sure to create a copy for each student in the class so may independently complete the
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Short Story: Plot Diagram (Story Map for Fairy Tales & More!)
Using this Plot Diagram (also called Story Map), students record events as data points on a graph and label the sheet with rising action, climax or turning point, and falling action as they are discussed. The sheet could be used with any story. Two versions are included, one with a generic title (Plot Diagram) and the other for use with fairy tales (Fairy Tale Plot Diagram). The sample photo shows a plot diagram for Little Red Riding Hood.
I have used this sheet with students in grade 4 & u
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Grades:
4th - 10th
ELA Home Learning Middle School BUNDLE — Full Reading & Writing Units, CCSS
This no-prep packet of Language Arts learning projects and activities will keep a homeschooled or home-bound middle schooler engaged for up to 6 months. Teachers or parents will find these activities easy to distribute and explain to home-bound students, and homeschool teacher-parents looking for ELA curriculum will find these resources easy to administer and assess.Included in this bundle are the following activities:Daily Travel Writing Prompts: Start each day by researching and exploring a ne
Grades:
5th - 8th
Spring Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts
Use these spring themed creative writing prompts to inspire your students in writing centers, journaling, daily writing, small groups, tutorials and more! Finish the story prompts help guide your students in their narrative writing journey leaving so much space for creativity!⭐Finish the Stories Bundle⭐⭐Spring Bundle⭐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
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Drama Distance Learning Project: Parody of a TV Commercial
Coming up with activities for our students working from home is not easy, especially if the class is one as interactive as Drama! This is why I customized my Commercial Parody assignment to work for students in middle or high school Drama classes. This has been a success with students at home and allows them to explore parody writing and acting, with family members or alone. I am attaching a Word file, so that you can easily customize it for your needs. I have created a rubric, as well, to m
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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The Story of the World Vol.1 [Ancient World] Workbook
Enhance Your History Lessons with the "Story of the World" Companion WorkbookDive deeper into history with our comprehensive workbook designed to complement Susan Bauer's "Story of the World." This meticulously crafted 338-page resource is ideal for teachers and homeschoolers looking to enrich their students' understanding of world history through engaging and educational activities.Workbook Features:Structured Learning: Each of the 42 chapters corresponds with a chapter from "Story of the World
Grades:
4th - 12th
I Love Language Arts- Google Slides Writing Activities
This product includes 5 “love” themed writing activities that you and your students can enjoy during the month of February! I have done a form of each of these activities as “Valentine’s Day Stations” in my normal classroom every year. Due to virtual and hybrid learning, I wanted to re-create these activities in a way that all students can enjoy them—regardless of them being in your classroom or behind a screen! Activities include: paraphrasing love songs, writing love letters to your favorite f
Grades:
5th - 8th
SPRING INTO POETRY- DIGITAL CHOICE BOARD
This resource includes a digital choice board with 9 "poetry themed" activities for your students to work on-- including found, shape, and blackout poetry. This choice board is perfect for digital/distance learning but can also be used in a traditional classroom. Many of the activity choices will encourage students to include their families in their learning. It comes as a PDF download with a link to a forced copy on Google Slides. SLIDES/CHOICE BOARD CAN NOT BE EDITED.
Grades:
5th - 8th
7104-3 Compare and Contrast Biographies and Autobiographies
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to compare and contrast biographies and autobiographies. Lesson warm up, teacher instructions, teacher answers, guiding discussion questions, sample biography and sample biography of Michael Phelps, all student handouts and activities are included in this CRITICAL THINKING lesson!
This is one InspirEd lesson from "I Think: Reading & Writing - Biographies."
Grades:
6th - 12th
Creative Writing: Fiction Writing Workbook for Teens
All new Fiction Writing Workshop for Teens. 44 pages of lessons and workshop activities. My creative writing students loved these exercises! Includes fiction elements, sci-fi and fantasy, and writing for children. Includes handouts. Or you can print the whole book (50 pages), bind it, and give one to each student!
Grades:
8th - 12th
Descriptive Writing | 60 Fun Picture Prompts | Distance Learning
My class loves this activity! They race to see who can come up with the most descriptions. There are 60 Google Slides, editable, no prep necessary. This is also perfect to post online for students. This activity helps with:-practicing detailed writing-observing a picture-learning new vocabulary-increasing the number of sentences that students think they can produce On each slide: -a photo-instructions-suggestions-special vocabulary words to noteHow I use this resource in my classroom:1) Morning
Grades:
2nd - 9th
ELA Warm Ups Do Nows Middle School
If you want to make the most of every minute of your ELA class, then these ELA Warm Ups are for you! Getting to ALL the standards in ELA is nearly impossible… so why not check some off right in the first minutes of class?These ELA Warm Ups tackle some of those topics I always meant to get to more often… but just didn’t naturally fit into what I was teaching…. AnalogiesGrammar/ Editing/ ProofreadingCreative WritingAnalysis & DiscussionReflectionSince deciding to weave them into my classroom r
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: ELA Warm Ups Do Nows Middle School Bundle
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