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Board Tales: Collaborative Storytelling
The Sketch: Select 1–4 students to come to the board. They have 5 minutes to collaboratively create a scene (a landscape, character, monster, etc.) The Prompt: Once finished, the rest of the class must use the drawing as the setting or subject for a creative writing piece. Worksheet: Here is an example drawing by a class of sixth graders:
10 Tips for Young Writers
Most writing advice is meant for adults. But the ages between 12 and 18 are key to building your foundation as a thinker and writer. Here are 10 simple tips to help you become a stronger writer. Worksheet:
The 7-Adjective Story Challenge!
Your goal is to write a short story that creatively integrates the seven adjectives below. The objective is to practice incorporating new, descriptive words into your writing. Worksheet:
The “10 Random Things” Story Challenge #2
Your challenge is to write a short story that naturally incorporates all 10 things below. Some of them may seem unrelated—but your job is to make them fit together in a creative way. Worksheet:
The “10 Random Things” Story Challenge!
Your challenge is to write a short story that naturally incorporates all 10 things below. Some of them may seem unrelated—but your job is to make them fit together in a creative way. Worksheet:
20 Creative Writing Prompts for Middle School Students!
These prompts work great as creative writing activities, quick class finishers, or even emergency sub plans when you need something engaging and meaningful for students. Video: Worksheet: 2) Creative Writing Prompt: The Day the ROBOTS Took Over! Video: Worksheet: 3) Writing Challenge: My Life as a Metaphor! Worksheet: 4) Write a Letter to a Fictional Character! Video: Worksheet: 5) The Ultimate Creative Writing Challenge (Vary Sentence Length) Video: Worksheet: 6) Write A Story Inspired by a Song!