Elementary School Creative Writing Lesson

Struggling to turn those creative ideas into captivating stories? The Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle is your key to unlocking your potential and becoming a confident, well-rounded writer!

This powerful toolkit equips you with everything you need to:

• Craft imaginative stories: Learn the secrets of engaging storytelling techniques that will hook your readers from the very first sentence.
• Bring characters to life: Develop dynamic characters with depth and personality that will resonate with your audience.
• Master the art of editing: Polish your work with effective editing strategies that ensure your writing is clear, concise, and error-free.

No matter your experience level, this bundle is designed to empower you on your writing journey.

Here's what you'll get:

• Proven techniques to ignite your imagination and overcome writer's block.
• Step-by-step guidance on developing captivating plots and storylines.
• Invaluable tips for creating characters that leap off the page.
• Essential editing exercises to refine your writing and elevate your prose.
• Expert advice to help you discover your unique voice and writing style.

With the Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle, you'll be ready to:

• Express yourself creatively through the power of storytelling.
• Build confidence in your writing abilities.
• Take your writing to the next level and impress your teachers!
• Embark on a fulfilling adventure of self-discovery and artistic expression.

Don't wait! Unleash your inner author and transform your writing today!

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1. Examination Day Full-Week ELA Unit Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Dive into Henry Slesar's thought-provoking short story, "Examination Day," with a full-week ELA unit plan designed for middle school. This comprehensive package includes detailed Socratic seminar procedures, engaging choice board activities, and dynamic presentation slides to encourage critical thinking and student-led discourse on themes of intelligence testing and government control.

1. Harrison Bergeron Full-Week ELA Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Explore Kurt Vonnegut's classic dystopian tale, "Harrison Bergeron," in this complete week-long ELA unit. Middle school students will engage deeply with themes of enforced equality and individuality through structured Socratic seminars, creative choice board activities, and informative slides, all designed to foster critical analysis and vibrant classroom discussions.

1. All Summer in a Day Comprehensive Week-Long Lesson Plan: Seminar, Choice Board

• Immerse your students in Ray Bradbury's poignant story, "All Summer in a Day," with this extensive unit plan. The curriculum includes everything you need to facilitate meaningful discussions around themes of isolation, bullying, and the longing for sunshine. Engaging seminars and diverse choice board activities provide varied learning opportunities that cater to different student interests and learning styles.

1. The Pedestrian Full-Week ELA Unit Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Step into the futuristic world of Ray Bradbury's "The Pedestrian" with this detailed unit plan for grades 6-8. Through thoughtful Socratic seminars, a creative choice board, and educational slides, students will analyze the story's critique of technological dependency and societal conformity, developing critical thinking skills that transcend the classroom.

Empower your students with the tools to understand, manage, and regulate their emotions, set meaningful goals, and improve their emotional intelligence with this comprehensive Kelso’s Choice & Zones of Regulation, SMART Goals & Emotions Bundle! Designed to foster emotional intelligence, self-awareness, conflict resolution, and personal growth, this bundle is packed with interactive and engaging activities perfect for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).

Featuring characters from Inside Out, a fun emotions mini-booklet, conflict resolution strategies, and structured goal-setting, this resource is essential for classrooms focused on emotional and academic success.

Product 1: Kelso's Choice Roll and Choose + Self-Regulation Visuals | Desk Conflict Mat

Help students manage small problems independently with this interactive Kelso's Choice mat. This resource includes:

• Kelso’s Choice Roll and Choose Activity: Interactive strategy for solving minor problems.
• Kelso’s Metamorphosis Page: Focus on positive affirmations and growth through successful conflict resolution.
• Updated Cute Choice Wheel: Engaging, modern illustrations that encourage independent problem-solving.
• Bonus Origami Activity: Create your own Kelso character with a fun origami project.

Product 2: Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 | Zones of Regulation Poster

Help students understand their emotions using Inside Out characters while exploring the Zones of Regulation framework.

This resource includes:

• Mood Monsters Activity: Students connect emotions with colorful mood monsters.
• Emotions Rollercoaster Poster: Visualize emotional fluctuations throughout the day.
• Zones of Regulation Introduction: Explore Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red Zones through a fun volcano analogy.
• Zones of Regulation Poster: Personalized posters for students to display their emotions.

Product 3: Zones of Regulation Toolbox | Big Problem vs Small Problem | Problem Thermometer

Teach students to categorize problems and respond effectively with this problem-solving resource.

• Big Problem vs. Small Problem Framework: Guide students in understanding the scale of their issues.
• Problem Thermometer: Visual ranking of problems, helping students assess appropriate reactions.
• Self-Regulation Strategies: Tools to help students calm down and think through solutions.

Product 4: SMART Goals Worksheet | Academic & Personal Goal-Setting

Help students set and achieve meaningful goals with this SMART Goals Worksheet:

• SMART Acronym Understanding: Students learn how to create goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
• Goal-Setting for School and Life: Fosters accountability and personal growth in school and beyond.
• Reflection and Review: Encourage students to adjust and reflect on their goals.

Product 5: Emotions Mini-Booklet | Inside Out Emotions Inspired

A mini-booklet designed to explore emotions through creative writing:

• Adjectives for Emotions: Connect words to feelings for enhanced writing and self-expression.
• Inside Out-Inspired: Uses popular characters to make emotional exploration fun.

Why Educators Will Love This Bundle:

• Holistic Learning: Combines emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and goal-setting.
• Engaging and Relatable: Uses Inside Out characters and practical activities to teach emotional intelligence.
• Encourages Self-Reflection: Guides students in understanding their emotions and setting meaningful goals.
• Comprehensive and Practical: All-in-one resource for SEL lessons that encourage independence and personal accountability.

Ideal For:

• Teachers seeking engaging SEL activities for emotional and academic growth.
• Classrooms focused on developing self-awareness, conflict resolution, and personal goal-setting.
• Educators looking to combine emotional intelligence with practical academic tools.

Equip your students with the skills they need to regulate emotions, resolve conflicts, and achieve their goals with this comprehensive Kelso's Choice & Zones of Regulation, SMART Goals & Emotions Bundle.

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Unlock the world of fables with our comprehensive "Ultimate Fable Writing, Reading, Project Bundle | CCSS - Common Core Aligned" This all-in-one resource pack includes everything you need to guide your students through the captivating process of reading, analyzing, and creating their own fables. Perfectly aligned with key educational standards, this bundle is designed to enrich your curriculum with engaging, multidisciplinary activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation.

Bundle Includes:

1. Fable Writing Portfolio Workbook:

• Guides students through brainstorming, organizing ideas using the BME (Beginning, Middle, End) structure, and writing compelling fables.
• Focus on developing vivid characters, engaging settings, and moral lessons.
• Includes peer review and revision processes to enhance writing skills.

1. Fable Reading Workbook:

• Helps students explore and analyze classic fables from diverse cultures.
• Encourages comprehension through who, what, where, when, why, and how questions.
• Teaches students to recount stories and determine central messages or morals.

1. Blank Fable Template:

• Provides a structured framework for students to draft their own fables.
• Encourages creativity and detailed planning, with sections for characters, settings, problems, and solutions.

1. Fable Project Overview:

• A step-by-step guide for a comprehensive fable writing project.
• Integrates literacy, social studies, and language learning.
• Includes activities such as mindmapping, character development, and sensory detail descriptions.

1. Tri-Phase Fable Assessment:

• Introducing the Triphase Milestone Rubric System, a revolutionary assessment framework aligned with Common Core Standards.
• Structured for use at three critical junctures within a quarter: the Emergence Milestone Piece (EMP), the Developing Milestone Piece (DMP), and the Performance Milestone Piece (PMP).
• EMP: Students write narratives initiated with a prompt picture, fostering creativity and engagement.
• DMP: Students recount a fable explored in class, emphasizing learning and improvement through personalized feedback.
• PMP: Students create their own fable, demonstrating mastery of narrative techniques and moral lessons, reflecting their growth.

Bonus File:

• The Ant and the Anteater (Custom Fable Example):
  • A custom-written fable example to inspire students and illustrate key elements of fable writing.

Standards Covered:

• W.2.3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
• W.2.5: With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
• W.2.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
• RL.2.1: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
• RL.2.2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
• RL.2.3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
• RL.2.6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters.
• RL.2.9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story from different cultures.

Why This Bundle Is Essential:

• Comprehensive Learning: Covers reading, writing, analyzing, and creating fables, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
• Standards-Aligned: Meets key ELA standards, making it a valuable addition to your curriculum.
• Engages Students: Uses timeless fables and creative exercises to keep students motivated and inspired.
• Supports Critical Thinking: Encourages students to think deeply about moral lessons and character development.
• Promotes Cultural Awareness: Introduces students to diverse cultural perspectives through fables and folktales.

Ideal For:

• Teachers seeking a structured, standards-aligned resource to teach fable writing and reading.
• Educators looking to integrate literacy, social studies, and creative writing into their curriculum.
• Classrooms that value comprehensive, engaging activities that foster creativity and critical thinking.
• Partner with the Fable Writing Workpack, Fable Reading Workpack, Fable Project Overview or Fable Tri-phase Assessment Pack get the discounted bundle here!

Equip your classroom with the "Ultimate Fable Writing, Reading, Project Bundle | CCSS - Common Core Aligned" and watch your students become skilled storytellers and thoughtful readers. This resource provides all the tools they need to master the art of fable writing and appreciate the rich tradition of storytelling across cultures.

Craft the ultimate narrative writing journey for your students with our Seasonal Narrative Writing Bundle! This comprehensive collection is designed to spark creativity and enhance writing skills across grades 4-6 throughout the year. Each season brings a unique set of picture prompts that invite students into worlds of imagination, exploration, and storytelling.

Spring Picture Prompts: Dive into the renewal and wonders of spring with our Spring Picture Prompts resource. It features 23 engaging slides that guide students through the elements of a plot diagram, the importance of showing vs. telling, and offers 10 unique, spring-inspired photo prompts. Each image is paired with a comprehensive writing guide to brainstorm settings, characters, and conflicts, cultivating well-structured stories that bloom like the season.

Summer Picture Prompts: Turn up the heat on narrative writing with our Summer Picture Prompts toolkit. This sun-drenched resource walks students through the narrative writing process with warmth and adventure as their backdrop. From mysterious summer camps to beach escapades, the 10 vibrant, summer-themed photo prompts are sure to ignite the spark of creativity. In-depth writing guides accompany each prompt, ensuring students can craft captivating stories under the summer sun.

Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts: Cozy up to the winter season with 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts. This festive resource is perfect for inspiring stories of winter wonderlands, holiday adventures, and heartwarming family traditions. With a focus on narrative essays, this print-and-go package includes planners and engaging slides that help students capture the essence of the winter season in their writing.

Autumn Narrative Essay Picture Prompts: Fall into storytelling with our Autumn Narrative Essay Picture Prompts. This collection captures the essence of fall with 10 autumn-inspired photo prompts, from the mystical to the mundane. Accompanied by a planner and print-and-go slides, it provides a seamless transition into autumnal narratives, encouraging students to explore the rich colors, themes, and emotions of the season.

Narrative Essay Planning Guide with Engaging Picture Prompts: Lay the foundation for effective storytelling with our Narrative Essay Planning Guide. This essential resource is packed with engaging picture prompts that cover various themes and settings, making it a versatile tool for any narrative writing activity. It includes a planning guide to help students structure their stories, focusing on character development, setting, and plot, ensuring a deep and engaging writing experience.

This bundle offers a year-round solution to narrative writing, equipping educators with everything needed to foster creativity, enhance writing skills, and teach critical writing concepts in an engaging and adaptable format. Whether used for creative writing classes, homework assignments, or extension activities, these resources provide a gateway to imagination and critical thinking that will keep students engaged and excited about writing all year long.

Fall Halloween Bundle

Over 150+ activities included in 9 packets for Fall and Halloween fun!

Descriptions:

Activity Packet 1: Halloween Coloring Sheets

40 pages

Halloween fun with 40 coloring sheets (nothing scary!) of:

pumpkins
scarecrows
friendly ghosts
haunted trees
haunted house
Dracula
Frankenstein
and more...

Non-controversial and with lesson plan ideas to encourage coordination, multi-tasking skills, writing, listening, reading, storytelling, puppet theater, and more. Great for introducing Halloween as a friendly holiday.

Activity Packet 2: Eerie Writing Prompts

21 pages

Eerie story starters to get your students in the mood for writing scary stories! Great visuals with one liner story starters. Colorful and imaginative prompts for creative writing practice and peer workshopping.

Includes:
Perhaps we could become friends...
Two eyes peered back at me...
I've had a very interesting life!
Come closer...
Let me tell you how I ended up here...
C'mon out...there's nothing to be afraid of!
Meet my new friend
The eerie glow of the pumpkin...
I know what you did!
Have a seat and let me tell you my story!
The howl of the wolf scared me.
Something went bump in the night
I started up the winding road...
The blaze lit up the night's sky...
Let me show you my castle!
"Help!" screamed the principal.
We found the shipwrecked boat...

Great Halloween writing prompts for practicing creative writing, storytelling, and peer workshopping skills!

Activity Packet 3: Get Fit Action Story: Frank N. Stein’s Haunted Horse

15 pages

Get students exercising and moving as they follow along with Frank N. Stein's move to a new neighborhood, where he finds new friends to help make his house a home. Action words include:

looked around
moped
juggled
skipped rope
frown
blow
shivered and shook
dropped to the ground
ran
slammed
quiver
danced
stood still
knock
jump
shook hands
waved
stepped to the right
boogied to the Monster Mash
shouted,
“Happy Halloween!”

Practice/assess coordination, comprehension, fitness, following directions, listening, and sight words with Get Fit Action Stories. Use for daily warm-ups, rainy day indoor activities, PE, reading, and learning styles. Fun and enjoyable for all!

Activity Packet 4: Write a Scary Story with Word Banks and Coloring Images

16 pages

16 Halloween coloring images with holiday word banks that include:

Cats
Bats
Dracula
Frankenstein
Ghosts
Pirate
Pumpkins
Trick or Treat
Witches
Zombies
and more...

Includes: Suggestions For Use sheet and template to create your own vocabulary word bank. Upper levels can use for poetry and contest writing. Fun way to assess writing skills in an ELA classroom. Grab a blanket and flashlight, turn on the lighted pumpkin, and have a classroom read-around of Halloween stories.

Activity Packet 5: Wacky Wayne’s Halloween I-Spy

11 pages

10 I-Spy Halloween pictures and items to help students with basic letters, hand-eye coordination, and matching skills. Can be colored and displayed. Includes:

Ghost
Frankenstein (2)
Bat
Haunted House
Mummy
Dracula
Scary Tree
and more...

Fun matching activities for early elementary students.

Activity Packet 6: Wacky Wayne’s Fall I-Spy

11 pages

10 I-Spy handouts with fall themes. Find and match basic letters and shapes. Includes:

Scarecrows
Farm
Farmer
Pumpkins
Squirrels
Leaves
Shapes
Basic Letters
and many more...

Handouts can be colored and displayed.

Activity Packet 7: Halloween Color, Count and Match Activities

22 pages

22 Halloween themed handouts for early learners to practice math skills, such as:

coloring/motor skills
counting
holiday
matching
numbers 1-10
sight words
themes
(No controversial or scary images!)

Find the correct Halloween symbol sheet to match the handout then cut, color, and paste. Practice basic numbers and sight words recognition, as well as matching symbols. Can be used for assessment. Includes extra activities and ideas for use of handouts.

Activity Packet 8: Fabulous Fall Activities

26 pages

25 fall themed creative writing handouts, poetry sheets, coloring activities, and more for elementary grades:

Includes:
Fall Scavenger Hunt
Classmate Scarecrow (Facebook page with Scarecrow)
"F is for"
My Pumpkin Poem (writing & craft activity)
Fall Acrostic Poem
What I love about fall
Create a Fall Feast party invitation
Write a Fall Story (with fall vocabulary word bank)
Write a tongue twister (with fall vocabulary word bank)
Draw a fall scene in the camera's lens
How many words can you make from "corn and oats"
Quack! Quack! If I were a duck...
Design a sign to sell your veggies/photos
My Fall Message for You
My Favorite thing to do in Fall
Fall interview
Fall newspaper
Fabulous Fall Recipe
Fall word search
& more...

Lots of creative and engaging handouts and activities for fall fun!

Activity Packet 9: Falling Leaf Spelling Activities

18 pages

15 Fall themed scenes that provide sight word/consonant and vowel practice. Falling leaves contain letters which can be written on the lines to make as many words as possible using consonants and vowels. Color the scenes, put together letters to make words, compare answers, small team game included.

Includes:

Fall scenes: trees, scarecrows, farm, farmer, pumpkins, squirrels, and more...
Basic alphabet letters: vowels and consonants
Directions with Optional Play and Use

Great for consonants, vowels, spelling, vocabulary, and writing practice, as well as assessments.

Fall Halloween Bundle includes over 150+ fun activities!

Zones of Regulation, SMART Goals & Emotions Mini-Book Bundle | Inside Out Emotions | Emotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation

Empower your students to understand, manage, and regulate their emotions while setting meaningful goals with our comprehensive Zones of Regulation, SMART Goals & Emotions Mini-Book Bundle! This bundle includes four powerful resources designed to foster emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and goal-setting in your classroom. Featuring the beloved characters from Inside Out, engaging activities, and goal-setting tools, this bundle is perfect for promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) and encouraging students to take control of their emotions and academic success.

Product 1: Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 | Zones of Regulation Poster

Help your students connect with their emotions using the Inside Out characters as they explore the Zones of Regulation framework. This interactive resource includes:

• Mood Monsters Activity: Students learn to identify emotions by associating them with mood monsters, making emotional expression fun and relatable.
• Emotions Rollercoaster Poster: Encourages students to visualize their emotional fluctuations throughout the day, teaching them that it’s normal to experience a wide range of feelings.
• Zones of Regulation Introduction: Using a four-light traffic light and volcano analogy, students are introduced to the Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red Zones, understanding how emotions escalate and how to self-regulate.
• Zones of Regulation Poster: A personalized poster featuring Inside Out characters, where students can add their names and new emotions from Inside Out 2, perfect for classroom display.

Product 2: Zones of Regulation Toolbox | Big Problem vs Small Problem | Problem Thermometer

After identifying emotions, this resource helps students learn how to manage them and distinguish between big and small problems:

• Big Problem vs. Small Problem Framework: Students categorize challenges from minor glitches to major emergencies using real-life examples.
• Problem Thermometer: A visual tool that ranks problems, helping students evaluate the scale of a situation and how to respond accordingly.
• Self-Regulation Strategies: Provides practical tools for students to calm themselves and problem-solve effectively.

Product 3: SMART Goals Worksheet | Academic & Personal Goal-Setting

Help your students set and achieve meaningful goals with this SMART Goals Worksheet:

• Understand the SMART Acronym: Students begin by guessing what SMART stands for, then learn how to set goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
• Goal-Setting for School and Life: Students set SMART goals for their overall school life, ELA, and math, promoting personal growth and accountability.
• Reflection and Review: Students regularly review their progress, ensuring they stay on track toward achieving their goals.

Product 4: Emotions Mini-Book | Inside Out Emotions Inspired | Feelings Monsters

This Emotions Mini-Book is inspired by Inside Out and Inside Out 2, providing students with a personal, creative way to explore different emotions:

• Emotion Words & Adjectives: Students learn a wide range of adjectives to describe their emotions, helping them express their feelings more effectively.
• Creative Writing Practice: With spaces for students to illustrate their emotions and use the new words they've learned, this mini-book is perfect for enhancing both emotional intelligence and writing skills.
• Customizable: The mini-book allows students to personalize their emotional journey, making this a great tool for self-reflection and personal growth.

Why Educators Will Love This Bundle:

• Holistic SEL Learning: Combines emotional regulation with goal-setting, ensuring that students not only manage their emotions but also develop skills to succeed academically.
• Engaging and Relatable: Uses popular characters from Inside Out and real-life scenarios to make learning fun and applicable to students' lives.
• Encourages Self-Reflection: Promotes critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, essential skills for both academic and personal growth.
• Comprehensive and Practical: This bundle offers a full range of resources to cover everything from understanding emotions to solving problems and achieving goals.

Ideal For:

• Teachers seeking a well-rounded social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum.
• Classrooms that value emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and personal growth.
• Educators looking to incorporate both emotional and academic goal-setting into their lessons.

Equip your classroom with the Zones of Regulation, SMART Goals & Emotions Mini-Book Bundle and foster an environment where students can understand their emotions, solve problems effectively, and achieve their goals. This bundle is a powerful toolkit for promoting SEL and academic success!

BONUS: If you review this product and email us at EarthPoetreeEducation@gmail.com, you'll receive a FREE resource!

Figurative Language Interactive Notebook and Student Activity Set

*Allusion, Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Personification, Idioms*

Help students understand figurative language and how to use it to improve their writing with this great set.

This figurative language set includes individual, whole class, and cooperative practice activities.

The Types of Figurative Language Included:

Hyperbole

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Idioms

Allusion

Review of all types of figurative language

Teach figurative language in a fun and meaningful way!

Check out the huge product preview!

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