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Middle school creative writing thematic unit plans on sale
OWLS IN THE FAMILY - A NOVEL STUDY Gr. 3-6
Introduce your students to the work of Canadian author Farley Mowat with this delightful story of a young boy and his unpredictable pets. The story is about two Great Horned Owls called Wol and Weeps that were found by Billy, Bruce and Murray. When Billy witnesses children throwing stones at Weeps, who is unable to fly, he trades his scout knife for him. Wol, who is able to fly, was found after a storm. Both Wol and Weeps are given to Bruce before Billy and his family move away to Toronto, Ontar
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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How to Write a Book Report: Graphic Organizers for Fiction Book Reports
**This is the chapter slice "Graphic Organizers for Fiction Book Reports" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the c
Grades:
5th - 8th
How to Write a Book Report: What is a Book Report?
**This is the chapter slice "What is a Book Report?" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the correct form and mecha
Grades:
5th - 8th
ANIMALS OF SOUTH AMERICA Gr. 4-6
Have fun discovering the Animals of South America! Our unit contains information sheets and follow-up activities that are complete in themselves, but they can also be used in conjunction with other resources. Have the children brainstorm and make a list of animals that they think are native to South America. As you progress in this unit, have the children look back at their lists to see how many on their original list are actually native to South America. Daily large-group input activities could
Grades:
4th - 6th
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How to Write a Book Report: How to Write a Fiction Book Report
**This is the chapter slice "How to Write a Fiction Book Report" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the correct fo
Grades:
5th - 8th
Figurative Language Unit - Feat. Idioms, Puns, Allusions, Poems, Irony, & tests
Huge bundle of some of the most fun Figurative Language standards, concepts, and skills to teach or review with middle school students. I've gathered together some of my favorites from many different units, so though it may seem like a completely random bundle of activities, if you're teaching writing, working with students to improve their written voice or tone, and move from a world of dry, literal writing (which does have its place) into the realm of figurative expression, sarcasm, and wit...
Grades:
6th - 10th
How to Write a Book Report: Oral Book Reports
**This is the chapter slice "Oral Book Reports" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the correct form and mechanics
Grades:
5th - 8th
RL8.9 + Compare/Contrast Unit - The Monkey's Paw and Aunty Misery
This unit is based around a close reading of two short stories - The Monkey's Paw and Aunty Misery. The resources included should be used in the following order:1. RL8.9 Worksheets - analyzing classic themes, character archetypes, and allusions2. Presentation - Tickets-out-the-Door3. Close Reads - for both stories4. The Simpson's episode5. Compare/Contrast Essay - rubric, prewrite, and outline6. Fictional Narrative - outline, revision activity, and rubric7. RL8.9 Exam
Grades:
8th
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How to Write a Book Report: Non Fiction Book Reports
**This is the chapter slice "Non Fiction Book Reports" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the correct form and mec
Grades:
5th - 8th
How to Write a Book Report: Graphic Organizers for Oral Book Reports
**This is the chapter slice "Graphic Organizers for Oral Book Reports" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the corr
Grades:
5th - 8th
How to Write a Book Report: Graphic Organizers for Non Fiction Book Reports
**This is the chapter slice "Graphic Organizers for Non Fiction Book Reports" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in t
Grades:
5th - 8th
How to Write a Book Report: Kinds of Book Reports
**This is the chapter slice "Kinds of Book Reports" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the correct form and mechan
Grades:
5th - 8th
Frankenstein Ch. 17 excerpt - Chart, Main Idea + Friendly Letter (pair with FFA)
An excerpt from chapter 17 of Frankenstein has been provided for students to analyze - which is excellent to pair with a reading of Flowers for Algernon. Students will first take notes on the reading using this handout as a guide. In one column, students cite only the main points the monster makes. The second column requires them to elaborate on those points, listing the evidence used to support those ideas.Next, students must consider the similarities between Charlie in Flowers for Algernon a
Grades:
8th
W8.3 Narrative Writing UNIT - Interactive Digital Notes, Rubric, and Revision
There are certain types of essays that our students write every year - a Narrative Essay typically being one. Having a notebook for students to refer back to, revision/editing activities, and a quality rubric to assess those essays makes the grading go much faster and provides students with specific feedback. The resources included here provide everything that you and your students will need to turn out a Narrative Essay - personal or fictional. The resources should be used in the following orde
Grades:
6th - 8th
How to Write a Book Report: Review to Remember
**This is the chapter slice "Review to Remember" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the correct form and mechanics
Grades:
5th - 8th
How to Write a Book Report: Proofreading Practice
**This is the chapter slice "Proofreading Practice" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the correct form and mechan
Grades:
5th - 8th
How to Write a Book Report: Before You Write Your Book Report
**This is the chapter slice "Before You Write Your Book Report" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the correct for
Grades:
5th - 8th
Surfing History - Illustrated Timeline Project and Vocabulary
This project is meant to be paired with and part of a larger unit slideshow called The Suburbanization of Postwar America. Students are first presented with a timeline detailing the roots of surfing from ancient times to 1950s America (which also includes dates detailing the sports' impact on Rock and Roll and the "Surf Sound"). Students will use the events on the timeline to then create an Illustrated Timeline and five questions for classmates to answer using nothing but their illustrations. Th
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
My Memorial Day Reflection
Celebrate Memorial Day with this reflective writing resource. This resource will be especially helpful for your students who struggle to get started when writing.Each writing prompt is designed to encourage each student to think more deeply about the meaning of Memorial Day.This resource may be used as a supplement to any unit or lesson plan in any classroom setting.Follow The Music Teacher Store for new products and updates!As always, happy teaching from The Music Teacher Store.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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