Here are mini-ebooks to motivate and encourage your students to write. The ebook format is “fresh” (at least that is why my students say). And students are given choice for each task – which they like. . Thanks again for the support and please share these with other teachers! Choose a Prompt #1: Choose a Prompt #2: Choose a Prompt #3: Choose a Prompt #4: Choose a Prompt #5: Choose a Prompt #6: Choose a […]
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I am constantly looking to find ideas and topics my students enjoy. The goal is to leverage their interests to develop them as writers. For the following worksheets, students need to scan the QR code, watch the video given, then complete the response questions. The objective is for students to gather three facts or ideas that intrigue them, then elaborate on one of those ideas. I want my students to learn how to “stretch” their […]
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Sometimes students need to sit and write. No phones. No articles to read. Nothing. Just paper, a pencil, and ideas. The following worksheets require students to respond to a quote. That’s it. There are quotes from scientists, anthropologists, philosophers, athletes, and more. And (for each worksheet) students get to choose the quote they address. The expectation is that students write 250 words or more (150 words or more for middle school). And the goal is […]
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If you want to stir up creativity in your classroom, try using emojis. Here are some fun writing tasks that have worked well for me. I hope they help! Write a 10-Sentence Emoji Story #1: Write a 10-Sentence Emoji Story #2 Write a Six-Word Story for Each Emoji Worksheet: Narrative Writing: Use the Emojis to Create a Story! Worksheet: Write a Creative Story Inspired by These 4 Emojis! Worksheet: Storytelling 101: Tell an Emoji Story! […]
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If you are looking for fresh ideas to get the school year started right, here are some activities you can use. First Week of School Game Plan Google Doc With Explanations https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_bqA35un8EpVCeaTcuz5qsTmbv45xRhSWLO_kqnlBL0/edit?usp=sharing Ebook version: Choose Your Word of the Year: Worksheet: Choose Your Quote: Worksheet: Create Your Own Quote: Worksheet: 5 Freewriting Prompts to Jumpstart the Year: Build your Identity as a Reader and Writer: I like to use these activities to get students thinking […]
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