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Creative Writing Exam
Here is a fun and silly creative writing exam I like to give middle schoolers. Try it out! Worksheet:
Think-Pair-Share Activities!
Think-Pair-Share is a staple activity in my classroom. This is why I like practicing the process with my students. I want my students to know EXACTLY what is expected. They must WRITE, DISCUSS (PAIR) with a partner, and SHARE with the class. Here is an introductory video and activity, followed by some practice activities. Introductory Activity to Think-Pair-Share: Worksheet: More Practice Activities: Here is an additional activity on collaboration If you like what you see,
Write a 10-Sentence Story From the Pictures Given!
Play the video and have students write a sentence for each picture given. At the end, students should have a silly and creative story. I hope it helps! Worksheet: If you like what you see, feel free to donate to Tolentino Teaching here. Thank you!
Think-Pair-Share
Think-Pair-Share is a great classroom strategy to get students generating ideas and collaborating. Here is a quick practice lesson to familiarize students with this process. Worksheet: If you like what you see, donate here:
Create a Meme!
Just so you know – young people are great at writing memes. If you don’t believe me, try giving your students these short creative writing tasks. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. Activity 1: Activity 2: Activity 3: Activity #4: Activity #5: Worksheet: If any of my resources have helped you in your classroom, feel free to donate here. Thank you!
How to Write a Hook!
Here is a fun activity where students get to practice writing 5 different hooks. Worksheet: