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| funny writing prompts for middle school: Journal Buddies Jill Schoenberg, 2007-05-01 Simple but powerful, Journal Buddies is no ordinary journal. It is an invitation to experience a journaling adventure and to expand creativity and express feelings. It is an opportunity to strengthen self-esteem, build healthy relationships and create a positive outlook on life. It is a unique journal created with the help of important people in life, such as friends, parents, teachers, family members, etc. |
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| funny writing prompts for middle school: The Knowledge Gap Natalie Wexler, 2020-08-04 The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension skills at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: First Day Jitters Julie Danneberg, 2013-01-07 Head back to school with the bestselling picture book classic! The perennial classroom read-aloud favorite for students and teachers, reminding us we all get the jitters sometimes. A perfect new school year pick for kindergarteners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders who are feeling nervous or anxious about starting their first day. Sarah Jane Hartwell has that sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach—she's nervous and doesn't want to start a new school year. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With a little convicing from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly heads to class. Shy at first, she's quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton and is reminded that everyone at school gets the jitters sometimes. A beloved and bestselling back to school staple, Sarah Jane's relatable story and its surprise ending will delight seasoned students and new faces alike who are anxious about their first day. • Includes a Certificate of Courage for First Day Completion and a First Day Memories Sheet! |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: 501 Writing Prompts LearningExpress (Organization), 2018 This eBook features 501 sample writing prompts that are designed to help you improve your writing and gain the necessary writing skills needed to ace essay exams. Build your essay-writing confidence fast with 501 Writing Prompts! -- |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Six Hundred Forty-two Things to Write about 826 Valencia (Organization), 2014 Get your creative juices flowing with this collection of smart, funny, and thought-provoking writing prompts. Open to any page to be inspired, to express yourself, and to jump-start your literary genius. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: It's Kind of a Funny Story Ned Vizzini, 2010-09-25 Like many ambitious New York City teenagers, Craig Gilner sees entry into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School as the ticket to his future. Determined to succeed at life—which means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right job—Craig studies night and day to ace the entrance exam, and does. That's when things start to get crazy. At his new school, Craig realizes that he isn't brilliant compared to the other kids; he's just average, and maybe not even that. He soon sees his once-perfect future crumbling away. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Humor Writing Bruce A. Goebel, 2011 In an educational environment of high-stakes tests and school accountability, humor has been virtually banned from the classroom. That's a shame, and perhaps a mistake, since student success depends on engagement, and young adults seem to be naturally drawn to comic media. How can you take advantage of your students' interest in humorous material? According to Bruce A. Goebel, incorporating humor writing into the classroom not only reduces student anxiety but also provides them with an opportunity to study and practice the careful and effective use of language. Divided into four chapters--(1) Humorous Words, Phrases, and Sentences, (2) Funny Stories and Essays, (3) Light Verse, and (4) Parody--the book offers more than 150 activities you can use to help students develop writing skills in voice, word choice, style, and organization while exploring a variety of genres. Depending on your purpose and needs, you can either sprinkle brief lessons throughout your instructional units or create an extended humor writing unit. Perhaps most important, these activities offer students the rare opportunity to express their creative, divergent-thinking sides in an increasingly serious classroom space. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Mentor Texts Lynne R. Dorfman, Rose Cappelli, 2017 It's been a decade since Lynne Dorfman and Rose Cappelli wrote the first edition of Mentor Texts and helped teachers across the country make the most of high-quality children's literature in their writing instruction. In the second edition of this important book Lynne and Rose show teachers how to help students become confident, accomplished writers by using literature as their foundation. The second edition includes brand-new Your Turn Lessons, built around the gradual release of responsibility model, offering suggestions for demonstrations and shared or guided writing. Reflection is emphasized as a necessary component to understanding why mentor authors chose certain strategies, literary devices, sentence structures, and words. Lynne and Rose offer new children's book titles in each chapter and in a carefully curated and annotated Treasure Chest. At the end of each chapter a Think About It--Talk About It--Write About It section invites reflection and conversation with colleagues. The book is organized around the characteristics of good writing--focus, content, organization, style, and conventions. Rose and Lynne write in a friendly and conversational style, employing numerous anecdotes to help teachers visualize the process, and offer strategies that can be immediately implemented in the classroom. This practical resource demonstrates the power of learning to read like writers. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Old Friend from Far Away Natalie Goldberg, 2009-03-10 In her first book to focus solely on writing since her classic work Writing Down the Bones, Goldberg reaffirms her status as one of the foremost teachers by redefining the practice of writing memoir. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Write Like this Kelly Gallagher, 2011 If you want to learn how to shoot a basketball, you begin by carefully observing someone who knows how to shoot a basketball. If you want to be a writer, you begin by carefully observing the work of accomplished writers. Recognizing the importance that modeling plays in the learning process, high school English teacher Kelly Gallagher shares how he gets his students to stand next to and pay close attention to model writers, and how doing so elevates his students' writing abilities. Write Like This is built around a central premise: if students are to grow as writers, they need to read good writing, they need to study good writing, and, most important, they need to emulate good writers. In Write Like This, Kelly emphasizes real-world writing purposes, the kind of writing he wants his students to be doing twenty years from now. Each chapter focuses on a specific discourse: express and reflect, inform and explain, evaluate and judge, inquire and explore, analyze and interpret, and take a stand/propose a solution. In teaching these lessons, Kelly provides mentor texts (professional samples as well as models he has written in front of his students), student writing samples, and numerous assignments and strategies proven to elevate student writing. By helping teachers bring effective modeling practices into their classrooms, Write Like This enables students to become better adolescent writers. More important, the practices found in this book will help our students develop the writing skills they will need to become adult writers in the real world. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: How to Disappear Completely Ali Standish, 2020-04-28 When Emma discovers the first spot, 'like a tiny bright moon' on her left foot, she's at the funeral of her grandmother, who had been her best friend as well. The diagnosis is vitiligo, a skin condition triggered by stress. Creating a large multigenerational cast, Standish knits an absorbing story of loss, identity, and human connections. A rewarding, realistic novel, illuminated by magical elements. —Booklist (starred review) Wonder meets Some Kind of Happiness in this powerful tween novel from Ali Standish, author of the Carnegie Medal nominee The Ethan I Was Before and August Isle. While her grandmother was alive, Emma’s world was filled with enchantment. But now Gram is gone, and suddenly strange spots are appearing on Emma’s skin. Soon, she’s diagnosed with vitiligo—a condition that makes patches of her skin lose their color—and the magic in her world is suddenly replaced with school bullies and doctor appointments. But when Emma writes one last story in the journal she shared with Gram, something strange happens. Someone writes back to her, just like Gram used to. Who’s writing to Emma? And just what is her story going to be, now that everything is so different? Award-winning author Ali Standish explores the ways life transforms us, and how we learn to let go of what we must while still holding fast to who we are. Seamlessly blending childhood wonder with the slow lessons of maturity, this tale succeeds in celebrating curiosity, thoughtfulness, and collaboration, centering on relatable characters who welcome readers into their world. —Publishers Weekly |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Social Q's Philip Galanes, 2012-11-27 A series of whimsical essays by the New York Times Social Q's columnist provides modern advice on navigating today's murky moral waters, sharing recommendations for such everyday situations as texting on the bus to splitting a dinner check. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: You Can Do It, Sam Amy Hest, 2007-08-14 Endearing characters add to the sweetness and fulfillment that younger children will identify with, making this third Sam and Mrs. Bear story quite a delicious morsel. — Kirkus Reviews Little ones will find this both a suitable precursor to nap time and a spur to be brave and act generously — just like Sam. — Booklist Mrs. Bear and Sam are baking cakes for their friends. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: I Am Loved Nikki Giovanni, 2018-01-09 Newbery Award honoree Ashley Bryan has hand-selected a dozen of National Book Award winner Nikki Giovanni’s poems to illustrate with his inimitable flourish. There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, and this gorgeous gathering of poems written by Nikki Giovanni celebrates exactly that. Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most impartant message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved—themselves! |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Too Much Glue Jason Lefebvre, 2017-08-01 This enhanced eBook features read-along narration. Although Matty's art teacher has warned him that too much glue never dries, Matty loves glue. After all, he and his dad make oodles of glue projects at home. One day during art class, Matty finds the fullest bottles of glue, and the fun begins. With a squeeze and a plop, Matty pours a lake of glue before belly-flopping right in the middle and finds himself stuck to the desk. When Matty's dad arrives at the school, instead of being mad, he celebrates his son's creativity and calls him a work of art. With vibrant language and artwork and a wild, silly plot, Too Much Glue is sure to appeal to all children who love to get messy. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Imaginative Writing Janet Burroway, 2011 Janet Burroway's bestselling Imaginative Writng: The Elements of Craft explores the craft of creative writing in four genres: Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Creative Nonfiction. A trade author as well as a professor of creative writing, Burroway brings her years of teaching and writing to this book. Try-This exercises appear throughout each chapter. Provocative and fun, these exercises help writers develop the specific writing skills discussed within the text. Working toward a draft exercises encourage writers to develop their ideas into complete drafts. In response to reviewer requests, the preface Invitation to the Writer has been expanded into a full chapter. This new chapter introduces writers to important skills such as reading like a writer, journaling, and participating in the writer's workshop. This book offers lots of ideas and encouragement at a great price! |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: A Writer's Book of Days Judy Reeves, 2010-08-10 First published a decade ago, A Writer's Book of Days has become the ideal writing coach for thousands of writers. Newly revised, with new prompts, up-to-date Web resources, and more useful information than ever, this invaluable guide offers something for everyone looking to put pen to paper — a treasure trove of practical suggestions, expert advice, and powerful inspiration. Judy Reeves meets you wherever you may be on a given day with: • get-going prompts and exercises • insight into writing blocks • tips and techniques for finding time and creating space • ways to find images and inspiration • advice on working in writing groups • suggestions, quips, and trivia from accomplished practitioners Reeves's holistic approach addresses every aspect of what makes creativity possible (and joyful) — the physical, emotional, and spiritual. And like a smart, empathetic inner mentor, she will help you make every day a writing day. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Grace's Ghosts Stephenie Wilson Peterson, 2020-04-28 Twelve-year-old Grace and her feline best friend, Midnight, have a secret: Midnight is a ghost. But then again, so are the rest of Graces' friends.Since she's the only person in hundreds of years with the ability to see them, the many ghosts of Tansy have flocked to Grace since birth. She doesn't mind. She prefers the company of the dead to that of the cliquey kids at school. Grace is happy with her strange life, until one day, the ghosts tell her about the secret her town has hidden for centuries. There's a reason there are more ghosts than living people in Tansy. Three-hundred years ago, a lonely witch cast a spell that mistakenly trapped the soul of every person to ever set foot in the tiny town. So when the spirits beg her to find a way to break the curse, Grace is eager to help. As she searches for answers, Grace makes discoveries about the secret her family hid for generations and a world of magic hidden in her own backyard.Grace soon realizes that if she succeeds in breaking the curse, she'll lose Midnight and all of her ghost friends, but if she fails, everyone living in Tansy will face the same fate. Can Grace break the curse before it's too late? |
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| funny writing prompts for middle school: The Best Part of Me , 2002 An award-winning photographer captures children's thoughts about their bodies in striking b&w photos and disarmingly honest words. |
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| funny writing prompts for middle school: 350 Fabulous Writing Prompts Jacqueline Sweeney, 1995 Contains 350 writing prompts for use in fourth through eighth grade classrooms; grouped in sixteen categories, with tips for the teacher. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Jump In, 2nd Edition: Middle School Composition Sharon Watson, 2019-03-30 Jump In, 2nd Edition retains the step-by-step features of the first edition and its conversational style, along with some humor to ease the fright of writing! Students master the art of writing paragraphs, different types of paragraphs, topic sentences, and main ideas (thesis statements). They also practice writing nine types of essays and one research report. Proofreading lessons are included, along with suggested writing schedules and specific student checklists for each essay assignment.Let student-directed Jump In, 2nd Edition teach composition for you. A suggested writing schedule and checklist come with every essay assignment.Teachers will enjoy the new grading grids for each essay in the Teacher's Guide, making grading much easier.Middle school. Two semesters. 98 daily lessons. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: 101 Story Starters for Teens Batch of Batch of Books, Maisy Day, 2020-05-26 Take your writing skills to the next level with these fun and creative story starters for teens. This workbook contains over 100 creative writing prompts for teenagers in middle school and high school. Kids in grades 8-12 will get plenty of ideas for their next Language Arts class, short story assignment, or storytelling project. Whether you're using this book in the classroom or at home, these story starters will banish blank-page anxiety and kick your teen's imagination into high gear. It's great for teachers, parents, students, aspiring authors, and anyone who loves to write exciting young adult stories. Give 101 Story Starters for Teens as a gift for holidays, birthdays, stocking stuffers, or as teacher appreciation gifts. You can also keep it for yourself and use the prompts as writing warm-ups, short story ideas, and inspiration for full-length novels. Inside, you'll find story starters in each of the following genres: Science fiction. Fantasy. Mystery and Thrillers. Humor. Historical Fiction. Realistic Fiction. Horror. Romance. Make writer's block a thing of the past! These story starters are perfect for teens ages 13-18 but can be used by anyone interested in writing for the YA market. Books in this series: 101 Story Starters for Little Kids (for grades 1-3). 101 Story Starters for Kids (for grades 3-7). 101 Story Starters for Teens (for grades 8-12). |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Joy Write Ralph Fletcher, 2017 A writer needs wide latitude so she can bring all her intelligence to the task, Ralph observes. Assigning a particular format -- a hamburger essay, for instance -- would curtail this play, if not eliminate it entirely. That's why, instead of teacher-driven assignments, Joy Write shares the whys and the how of giving students time and autonomy for the playful, low-stakes writing that leads to surprising, high-level growth. First Ralph makes the case for carving out classroom time for low-stakes writing, despite pressure to focus on persuasive essays and test prep. Then he shares five big ideas for choice-driven, authentic, informal writing -- deeply engaging work that kids want to do. He also provides numerous suggestions for helping students build and flex their writing muscles, increase their stamina, and develop passion for expressing themselves with the written word. -- Provided by publisher. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: 101 Story Starters for Kids Batch of Books, Dena McMurdie, 2019-07-15 Write your own stories with the help of these creative story starters! With 101 fun and unique writing prompts, you'll have no trouble kicking your imagination into high gear. Leave writer's block and blank-page anxiety behind! Whether you write funny stories, scary stories, or something else entirely, you'll find dozens of ideas and inspiration to get you started. Inside this book, you'll find story starters in each of the following genres: Realistic fiction. Humor. Historical fiction. Mystery. Fantasy. Science fiction. Horror. These story starters are perfect for kids in grades 3-7 but can be used by anyone young at heart. Use this book in the classroom or give it as a gift to a budding author. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Comedy Writing Workbook Gene Perret, 2018-11-05 Veteran TV writer, Gene Perret, shows you how to think funny -- and put it on paper. These 87 super workouts guide you through the mechanics of writing jokes, monologues, sketches, and complete scripts. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Holy F*ck Nick Marino, 2015-05-12 Sister Maria has recruited two horny drug-fueled weirdos to stop the apocalypse. Their names? Jesus and Satan. Can these biblical frenemies help this nun with a gun defeat an army of pissed off mythological gods? Only one thing's for sure -- it's gonna be a wild ride Collecting the controversially-contagious Holy F*ck #1-4. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Leveled Books (K-8) Irene C. Fountas, Gay Su Pinnell, 2006 For ten years and in two classic books, Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell have described how to analyze the characteristics of texts and select just-right books to use for guided reading instruction. Now, for the first time, all of their thinking and research has been updated and brought together into Leveled Books, K-8 to form the ultimate guide to choosing and using books from kindergarten through middle school. Fountas and Pinnell take you through every aspect of leveled books, describing how to select and use them for different purposes in your literacy program and offering prototype descriptions of fiction and nonfiction books at each level. They share advice on: the role of leveled books in reading instruction, analyzing the characteristics of fiction and nonfiction texts, using benchmark books to assess instructional levels for guided reading, selecting books for both guided and independent reading, organizing high-quality classroom libraries, acquiring books and writing proposals to fund classroom-library purchases, creating a school book room. In addition, Fountas and Pinnell explain the leveling process in detail so that you can tentatively level any appropriate book that you want to use in your instruction. Best of all, Leveled Books, K-8 is one half of a new duo of resources that will change how you look at leveled books. Its companion-www.FountasandPinnellLeveledBooks.com-is a searchable and frequently updated website that includes more than 18,000 titles. With Leveled Books, K-8 you'll know how and why to choose books for your readers, and with www.FountasandPinnellLeveledBooks.com, you'll have the ideal tool at your fingertips for finding appropriate books for guided reading. Book jacket. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Earrings! Judith Viorst, 2010-09-14 I want them. I need them. I love them. Beautiful earrings. Glorious earrings. What will a young girl do to get her ears pierced? Will she walk the dog for a year? YES! Will she clean her room every day for a year? YES! Will she be nice to her brother for a year? YES! Well, maybe for six months... |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Small Moments Lucy Calkins, Abby Oxenhorn Smith, Rachel Rothman, 2013 |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Ditch That Textbook Matt Miller, 2015-04-13 Textbooks are symbols of centuries-old education. They're often outdated as soon as they hit students' desks. Acting by the textbook implies compliance and a lack of creativity. It's time to ditch those textbooks--and those textbook assumptions about learning In Ditch That Textbook, teacher and blogger Matt Miller encourages educators to throw out meaningless, pedestrian teaching and learning practices. He empowers them to evolve and improve on old, standard, teaching methods. Ditch That Textbook is a support system, toolbox, and manifesto to help educators free their teaching and revolutionize their classrooms. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: 50 Writing Prompts for Kids Creativity Builders, 2020-09-03 Inspiring questions that make writing fun! Journaling is a great way to work on a child's confidence and self-esteem by encouraging creativity, reflection and communication skills. The carefully selected questions in this journal help your child express their ideas and expand their skills. Each writing prompt is complemented by a drawing space and a fun doodle or illustration. Designed for the emerging writer grades 1-3. Encourages writing practice with questions kids actually want to write about Large drawing area that allows more creative expression Friendly for left-handed kids! Page on the left can be used to draw & write. Fun and cute illustrations that engage but do not limit child's own original thoughts Wide lined paper with midline which helps kids practice correct letter formation and spacing The Details: Glossy cover Size 8.5 x 11 (21.59 x 27.94 cm) Designed in USA by mother of two young kids. Check out our other titles in the Creativity Builders Author Page. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: English 3D Kate Kinsella, 2017 English 3D was designed to accelerate language development for English learners who have agility with social interactional English while lacking the advanced linguisitic knowledge and skills required by complex coursework in school. English 3D propels students to higher language proficiency through a consistent series of lessons derived from research-based principles and classroom-tested practices that maximize students' verbal and written engagement with conceptually rigorous content.--Teaching Guide Course A, Volume 1, Overview p. T10. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Future Ready Writing Assignments Lyric Green, Dana Meachen Rau, 2017-07-15 From research papers to poetry, students will be given many writing assignments over the course of their education. Through easy-to-follow text and clear examples, students will learn about the different types of writing assignments theyll receive and how to write each one. Activities will encourage students to extend their writing skills further. Fast facts and sidebars bring new insight into the task of writing, while the glossary reinforces new vocabulary. A Further Reading section inspires further research. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: 500 Writing Prompts for Fiction, Journaling, Blogging, and Creative Writing S. A. M. Richards, 2022-01-25 Beat writer's block with 500 writing prompts and finish that novel, journal, poem, assignment, or blog post. Get your creative juices flowing and stretch your writing muscles with this fun collection of prompts. This exciting resource of creative writing exercises is designed to help fiction writers and creative writing students crush their writer's block. This book is designed to unlock a treasure trove of awesome ideas to start your own story, novel, poetic journal, blog post, or writing assignment. Have fun with these prompts! |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Building Strong Writers in Middle School Jim Delisle, Deb Delisle, 2011-06-22 Improve proficiency in core language arts concepts with 24 classroom-ready activities that align with Common Core State Standards. By engaging students in meaningful language arts activities that relate to their lives, teachers can promote authentic writing in which students explore their personal thoughts and beliefs, resulting in richer work. Complete with step-by-step directions and student examples—and developed and tested in public and private classrooms with students of varying abilities—Building Strong Writers in Middle School helps students understand themselves and one another more deeply, contemplate how their writing can affect the larger world, and express themselves in literary forms. With writing now being required across the curriculum, teaching language arts at the middle school level is more important than ever. Digital content includes reproducible handouts. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: 59 Reasons to Write Kate Messner, 2023-10-10 In order to teach writing effectively, teachers must be writers themselves. They must experience the same uncertainty of starting a new draft and then struggling to revise. As they learn to move past the fear of failure, they discover the nervous rush and exhilaration of sharing work with an audience, just as their students do. Only by engaging in the real work of writing can teachers become part of the writing community they dream of creating for their students. Kate Messner's new book, 59 Reasons to Write, shows teachers and librarians who teach writing how to be stronger role models for their students. Writing for my students provided me with appropriate mentor texts to share,- she writes. Writing with my students made me a mentor and a far better teacher.- 59 Reasons to Write grew out of Messner's popular online summer writing camp, Teachers Write. Throughout the book she offers mini-lessons, writing prompts, and bursts of inspiration designed to get you writing every day, whether on your own or as part of a group. Dozens of guest authors also share their writing processes and secrets, from brainstorming ideas and organizing research to developing characters and getting unstuck from writer's block. 59 Reasons to Write is for anyone who has always wanted to write but never managed to get into the habit. Daily warm-ups will help you flex your writing muscles and energize your teaching. As Messner shares, One of the greatest gifts of writing is the way it nudges us to look more closely not only at the world but also at ourselves. |
| funny writing prompts for middle school: Creative Writing Activities and Lessons Stella Tartsinis, 2024-10-06 These creative writing activities and lessons are designed for a range of grade levels. The lessons encourage creativity while helping students build essential writing skills. |
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Story Starters/Writing Prompts – Middle School The Arrow Finds Its Mark: A Book of Found Poems edited by Georgia Heard Inkblot: Drip. Splat, and Squish Your Way to Creativity by Margaret Peot …
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Middle School Writing Pack. Make a list of at least three different opening lines for this story idea: A space knight living in outer space wants to fight a real fire-breathing dragon. ... Middle School …
50 Debate Prompts for Kids - Mr. Mingolello's 5th and 6th …
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Weekly Writing Prompts - Scholastic
Weekly Writing Prompts Below are enough writing prompts to keep you busy all summer! Try to write at least two each month. You should have a minimum of six pieces of completed writing …
100 Writing Prompts For Middle School (Download Only)
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October Writing Prompts - Lakeshore Learning
Write a funny story about a jack-o’-lantern that wants to dress up as a kid and go trick-or-treating. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why? I like my school because…
February Writing Prompts - Lakeshore Learning
February Writing Prompts Describe the best meal you’ve ever had. I have always wanted to… If you could paint your bedroom any color, what would you choose? Why? Write a funny story about a …
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Jun 25, 2017 · 25+ Fantasy Writing Prompts For Kids You see a large opening in a tree, you decide to see what’s inside. Your father is an evil sorcerer, you must stop him before he kills all humans. …
101 Persuasive Essay Topics - Ereading Worksheets
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Middle School (6-8) Narrative Writing Prompts
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March Writing Prompts - Lakeshore Learning
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Growth Mindset “Do Now” Reflections - Northern Nevada …
These prompts are provided as a “Do-Now” activity to begin class with a quiet growth minded reflection at (or before) the bell. Project or post the prompt as students enter the room and …
100 Creative Writing Prompts for High School Students
100 Creative Writing Prompts for High School Students Personal Reflections •Overcoming Challenges: Write about a time when you faced a significant challenge. How did you overcome it, …
Personal Narrative Example - Central Bucks School District
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Winter Writing Prompts
Pretend that you worked for Walt Disney in 1955 and write an idea for a 6th themed area for Disneyland. Describe the theme for this area and the rides and buildings that would be included
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Practice Writing Prompts – Middle School (Grades 6-7-8) Persuasive Imaginative o Your city or town would like to build something for the community to enjoy. Write a paper to convince your …
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Middle School Literary Analysis Prompt Catalog - Vantage Labs
Middle School . Literary Analysis Prompt Catalog. Below each prompt title is the number of sources. Zeros denote prompts that are not research or source dependent. Zeros also indicate when the …
April Writing Prompts - Scene7
school and eats people’s lunches. A sunny day makes me feel… You discover you can breathe underwater like a fish. What will you do with this new ability? April 2020 ©Lakeshore …
October Writing Prompts - Lakeshore Learning
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Journal Writing Prompts Middle School - grousemountain.com
Journal Writing Prompts Middle School Kelly Treleaven Journal Buddies Jill Schoenberg,2007-05-01 Simple but powerful, Journal Buddies is no ordinary journal. It is an invitation to experience a …
Hook, line, and sinker - Talk for Writing
• mini fairy doors set around the school • a whole-school theme (e.g. all red objects scattered around the school) Communications • a letter or email arrives • a message arrives from a …
Using Figurative Language - rrcs.org
Language to Improve Your Writing Read the following two stories and think about what makes them different. Story 1:Toby was lost. He must have wandered off from his family during their morning …
