8th Grade Writing Printables

FREE Indigenous Animal Craft & Writing Activities | Native American Art Project

By Kimberly

❤️Looking for a creative and culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about the meaning of bears in Native American cultures, while making a beautiful Pacific Northwest-inspired craft and writing projects!

*This is a sample of the full resource. Get all 27 Indigenous animal crafts HERE!

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✏️Use the teaching materials to educate your students about traditional Pacific Northwest art, and the meaning of bears in Indigenous cultures.

✏️Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Craft is differentiated! There are several ways to make it including, coloring, drawing, painting, or decorating (cut and paste).

✏️Students can also choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing project options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use these projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art, social studies), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs, and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

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Includes: (22 pages)

Teaching Materials: (3 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)

☑ Bear meaning (1 page)

Craft Projects: (9 pages)

☑ Craft directions (3 pages)

☑ Craft pieces (3 pages)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft body templates (1 page)

☑ Craft body art pieces (1 page)

Writing Projects: (10 pages)

☑ Informative writing - brainstorming sheet (1 page)

☑ "Bear" tracing - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "Bear" or trait - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ "Bear" or trait - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "My Animal Symbol" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Full blank page - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

Bonus: (24 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ Black and white set (22 pages)

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Writing Rubric [student version] | Burger Sandwich

By Nardine Mettry

This fun and engaging burger-themed rubric makes writing expectations clear and understandable for students. With four clear levels of achievement, this rubric provides valuable guidance for students to improve their writing skills.

What's Included:

  • Four-Level Rubric: Detailed criteria for each level, from "Incomplete Work" to "Above and Beyond," covering essential writing elements.
  • Versatile Format: Suitable for both classroom posters and individual student printouts as a guide for each student's binder/writing assignment.

⭐Writing Attempts:

Narrative
Christmas: Trapped in a Snow Globe | My Snowman Came to Life
Thanksgiving: How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner | How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner

Others: Journey to the Center of the Earth | Forms of Energy in my Car - Science, Art & WRITING Project

Easter: Benny the Bunny - Easter's Surprise | NOT Bunny - Eggcelent Easter/Spring Surprise

Halloween: Trapped in a Haunted House

Persuasive | Dear Santa - Villains Edition | Who Will Guide the Sleigh | Halloween: Can I Keep My Witch?


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Acorn / Nut Framed page - Free! {Z is for Zebra}

By Z is for Zebra

Someone needed an acorn border for a writing class, so here it is. Free for everyone else to use for non-commercial use. Enjoy & Please leave feedback if you find this useful! Thanks! Brian If you like this product, please take a minute to "LIKE" it and "PIN" it! Key words: commercial, CU, keyword, paper, digital, acorn, nut, fall, border, borders, framed, writing, clipart, TeachShare sellers, search, cute, design, zebra, zisforzebra, www.zisforzebra.com, z is for zebra, back to school

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Blush Notes 8.5 x 11 inches 200 Pages for Notebooks and journals

By Zaazoua Mostapha

Blush Notes 8.5 x 11 inches 200 Pages for Notebooks and journals

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MLA Formatting - All Things English for Middle and High School Students

By Blooming Through High School

Show your students exactly how it should be done with this handy guide. Clear instructions, examples, and a page for their own notes!

This free resource goes perfect with the All Things English for Middle and High School Students book!

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Book Review Template

By Inspired By MlG

Discover a world of reading through our engaging book review platform! Students can dive into captivating stories, share their thoughts on what they've read, discuss their favorite parts, and rate the books they love. Unlock the magic of literature and connect with fellow bookworms, exchanging ideas and recommendations. Whether you're seeking thrilling adventures, heartwarming tales, or mind-bending mysteries, our platform is the perfect space to express your opinions and uncover hidden literary gems.

 Join the community of young readers and embark on a journey of knowledge and imagination!

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Motivational Writing

By Beth Hammett

Fun end-of-the-year, memory making activity for students. Students write in their classmate's name, draw/write about their favorite school year memory, and design covers to put their pages together as a book. Easy and editable school year fun!

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Juneteenth Quotes Mandala Coloring Pages - Juneteenth Activities Freebie

By The Students Palace

Take a little break to relieve stress and boost your creativity with a variety of Teacher mandalas to color!

As a part of art therapy, nowadays it is widely recognized that coloring of mandalas Quotes is an effective way to find one's inner balance and escape from the hectic everyday life. Find your inner peace and balance while coloring the complex shapes.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

  • 3 Pages Coloring Pages

  • ( PDF + PNG )

  • Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

  • High-resolution images

  • Unlimited prints

  • Great for kids, boys and girls

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  • This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

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(FR) RENTRÉE SCOLAIRE - MES LIVRES À DÉVORER!

By French Made Fun!

Bonne rentrée ! Cette activité permettra à vos élèves de/d':

  • explorer les livres dans votre classe,
  • faire des recommandations à ses pairs,
  • utiliser les recommandations de leurs pairs pour découvrir de nouveaux livres,
  • faire des liens avec des lectures et des expériences passées,
  • créer une « liste de souhaits » de lecture pour l'année scolaire.

Cette ressource est l'une de mes activités préférées pour la rentrée. Plusieurs versions de cette activité sont incluses selon l'âge de vos élèves ! Les élèves utiliseront des trombones ou des pinces à linge pour attacher leurs recommandations à leurs couvertures de livres préférées.

Ensuite, ils créeront leur propre liste de souhaits de livres en fonction des recommandations des camarades de classe.

Enfin, les élèves écriront un court texte persuasif expliquant pourquoi ils pensent que leur livre est le MEILLEUR, ce qui vous donnera un petit échantillon d'écriture afin que vous puissiez mieux répondre aux besoins de vos nouveaux élèves.

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Mme. Kaitlyn

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Freebie - Imaginative Writing Mood Boards - Creative Writing Prompt: High School

By EduHive Learning Resources

Free Sample Mood Board – Imaginative Writing with Creative Prompts

Compliments the Imaginative Writing Mood Boards Set

This free sample mood board serves as a 'taster' for the full set of Imaginative Writing Mood Boards, offering a visually captivating prompt to inspire creative storytelling for high school students in both USA and Australia. Designed to spark imaginative writing, this mood board is perfect for a wide variety of classroom activities, from quick writing warm-ups to extended creative assignments.

Two Board Options for Maximum Flexibility

This sample includes:

  • One Mood Board with a Writing Prompt: Ideal for guided writing tasks or structured assignments.
  • One Mood Board without a Writing Prompt (the image remains the same): Perfect for open-ended creative exploration, allowing you to tailor tasks to your classroom and student needs.

The two board options reflect the format of the paid version, which includes 10 additional boards with similar flexibility.

How to Use This Freebie

Classroom Suggestions:

  • Printed or Digital Use: Print the mood board on cardstock or laminate it for reuse, or project it onto an interactive whiteboard/digital platform to engage the entire class.
  • Adaptable for Different Writing Levels: Use as a quick prompt or expand into a longer creative writing task, making it suitable for diverse skill levels and abilities.

Preview the Full Set

If you find this resource engaging, explore the complete set of 11 Imaginative Writing Stimulus 'Mood Boards': Creative Prompts - High School for even more creative inspiration.

The full version includes:

  • 10 Unique Mood Boards: Carefully designed to spark creativity, available in PDF and PowerPoint formats (this freebie makes this set 11 boards).
  • Two Versions of Each Board: With and without writing prompts, ensuring flexibility to suit your classroom goals, lesson objectives, and student needs.
  • Adaptable PowerPoint Presentation: Customizable to add learning intentions, success criteria, or additional instructions.
  • Accompanying Writing Prompts Document: Editable Word and PDF versions in both USA and AU English, allowing you to tailor prompts to your classroom vernacular.

Check out the full set here: 11 Imaginative Writing Stimulus 'Mood Boards': Creative Prompts - High School

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AVID Timed Writing Posters - Classroom Decor

By KJ Inspired Resources

Teach the process of timed writing with these timed writing/on demand writing posters These 12 posters are designed to help students prepare for the SAT/ACT, AP tests, college entrance exams, and more!

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  • What makes it difficult poster
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Valentines for Students | Writing Activity | Fun Valentine's Day Note Cards

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Celebrate Valentine's Day this year with this cute postcard writing Valentine. These cards are an easy and hassle-free way to spread the love this Valentines. The cards feature dashed lines that are ready to capture a sweet message! You can choose to add a treat if you like! Or hole punch the cards and use ribbon to attach to a small goody bag!

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Sentence Grammar Practice FREEBIE

By Sign with me TOD

In this product, students will identify sentence and sentence fragments, write the correct end punctuation for each sentence, label each sentence declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory, identify each simple subjects and simple predicate.

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In the full product, students will identify sentence and sentence fragments, write the correct end punctuation for each sentence, label each sentence declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory, identify each complete subject and compete predicate, simple subjects, simple predicate, identify conjunctions in a paragraph, rewrite short sentences as compound sentences and use conjunctions in sentences, and correct run on sentences.

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Persuasive Writing Prompts, Digital Vocabulary & Graphic Organizers-Google

By Kiwious About Vocab

This Writing & Vocabulary Google Slide lesson is perfect for any language arts class grades 4th through 8th. This lesson is a great vocab for January, a reflection on the holidays, or the start of a new year.

VOCABULARY: The persuasive writing lesson includes 9 highly advanced vocabulary words with three-fold animated photo slides. These vivid slides present a bold photo, the definition and part of speech for each of these challenging new words:

  1. tradition
  2. obstacle
  3. anticipation
  4. memorable
  5. reflection
  6. resolution
  7. countdown
  8. resilience
  9. festivity

WRITING: The 9 rigorous vocabulary words have been woven into three higher level writing prompts for a persuasive written response. In addition to the persuasive writing prompts, a teacher-friendly grading rubric is included; to highlight the use of the advanced vocabulary.

PRACTICE: Eight printable graphic organizers for the newly learned words are part of this lesson. They provide grammar review, grammar sort, connotation review, connotation sort, and word study exploring synonyms, antonyms etc.

ASSESSMENT: A context clue fill-in-the-blank worksheet is provided which may be used for practice or assessment. Also included, is a vocabulary Quizlet which can be used for vocabulary practice or assessment.

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in PowerPoint!

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Story Map | Editable Digital and Printable Graphic Organizer

By Teach Savvy Store

Story Map | Editable Graphic Organizer: Help guide students' thinking when it comes to story writing and story elements with this easy to use digital or printable graphic organizer. This freebie includes these story elements: title/author, setting, characters (antagonists & protagonists), key details and events, conflict, and resolution.

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Directions

  • Share the PowerPoint (or convert to a Google Slides) with students and allow students to enter their own text in the boxes.
  • OR print and allow students to write on the handout.

Elements Included on Graphic Organizer

  • title/author
  • setting
  • characters (antagonists & protagonists)
  • key details and events
  • conflict
  • resolution.

What's Included

  • Digital and printable options
  • Options to edit the included elements
  • Options to allow students to type in their responses digitally
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SKITS, READER'S THEATRE, & SUCH [FREEBIE]

By Richard B Williams

Get students involved in your class reading or begin writing their own skits! This product allows students to participate in your classes more through READER'S THEATRE! This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

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Free Plot Elements Diagram Student Anchor Chart | Plot Diagram & Story Elements

By Aimee in Elementary

Help your students master the essential elements of a story with this Free Plot Elements Diagram Student Anchor Chart! Perfect for introducing or reviewing plot elements in any narrative or novel, this anchor chart provides clear explanations of each element—exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The chart also features a plot diagram in the shape of a mountain, making it easy for students to visualize the structure of a story.

Available in both half-sheet and full-sheet versions, this resource is designed to fit into student notebooks, serving as a handy reference they can use throughout your unit on story elements. Whether you're teaching a full lesson on plot diagrams or just need a quick review, this anchor chart is a must-have for any classroom.

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Writing Paper Templates - FREE #kilefree

By Kile's Classroom

5 Free Writing Paper Templates Print and Go! 5 options to choose from to meet what ever you need! Smaller spaced lines for older students! Check out the other resources from Kile's Classroom More Great Resources From Kile's Classroom Figurative Language Bundle. Simile and Metaphor. Writing Graphic Organizer Bundle. Language Interactive Notebook Pages for the Whole Year. Compare and Contrast Interactive Notebook and Student Activities.

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Any Person Report

By Meggen Loew

Use this any person report page to develop early research skills with your child/student.Research using the internet or print material

of your choice.

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❤️Back to School I am Unique writing First day of school activity Get to Know me

By Epsilon Math Craft & Special Education

Iam special and unique! - Get to know you all about me worksheet- Get to know you all about me writing activity: Students write about themselves on the lines of the fingerprint.

This is perfect for the first week of school.

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