9th Grade Writing Handouts

Delve into over 60 diverse themes, from emotions to furniture and musical instruments, offering a stimulating array of over 700 words to unravel. Whether you're a casual puzzler or a seasoned word aficionado, this 8.2x11 inches book promises hours of entertainment and mental exercise. Discover the satisfaction of unscrambling each word and reveal the answers conveniently located at the end. Embrace the joy of wordplay and embark on a delightful journey of linguistic exploration today!

Here are some benefits of engaging in word scramble activities:

1. Mental Stimulation: Word scrambles provide a mental workout, helping to keep the brain sharp and active.
2. Vocabulary Expansion: By encountering a variety of words in different contexts, word scrambles can introduce new vocabulary and reinforce existing knowledge.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Figuring out the correct arrangement of letters challenges your problem-solving abilities and encourages creative thinking.
4. Improves Concentration: Focusing on unscrambling words requires concentration and attention to detail, which can enhance overall concentration skills.
5. Enhances Memory: Engaging with words in a scrambled format can improve memory retention as you try to remember and rearrange the letters to form meaningful words.
6. Relaxation and Stress Relief: Solving word scrambles can be a relaxing activity, offering a break from daily stressors while still providing mental stimulation.
7. Language Skills Development: Word scrambles can improve spelling, grammar, and language comprehension skills, making them beneficial for language learners and enthusiasts.
8. Entertainment and Enjoyment: Word scrambles offer a fun and entertaining way to pass the time, whether alone or with friends and family.
9. Self-Esteem Boost: Successfully unscrambling words and completing puzzles can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost self-esteem.
10. Accessible Anywhere: Word scramble activities can be enjoyed almost anywhere, making them a convenient option for on-the-go entertainment or relaxation.

Uncover the wonders of nature with my comprehensive writing prompts and note-taking sheets on the life cycles of plants and fungi. Designed for middle to high school students, these educational resources provide engaging activities and structured note-taking templates to enhance understanding and retention of key biological concepts. Explore the stages from seed germination and spore formation to flowering and fruiting bodies, fostering curiosity and scientific inquiry. Ideal for classroom use or individual study, these sheets support a hands-on learning approach that makes science fun and accessible.

These writing prompts would be great paired with my other Plant & Life Cycle resources:

FREE Plant & Fungi Life Cycle - Reading Passages, Q & A, and Note-taking Pages

Comprehensive Plant Life Cycle Unit Study

Comprehensive Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study

Comprehensive Plant and Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study Bundle

This guided descriptive essay asks students to describe a nutcracker. There are three separate options to use based on the level and ability of your students.

Option 1: A full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs and an introduction and conclusion are required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric.

Option 2: A fill-in-the-blank essay is used for young writers learning to spell and write. Includes planning page, student requirement page, and nutcracker to color according to description.

Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with 3 body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion is required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric. A little less is required for this level.

What is Included: 15 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teachers

· Younger Student Options Explanations

· Student Requirements Handout

· Rubric

· Planning Page

· Fill in the Blank Essay

· Fill in the Blank Planning Page

· Color and Decorate Nutcracker

· Younger Essay Requirements

· Younger Essay Rubric

· Younger Essay Planning Page

· Writing Page

Pair this with the Nutcracked novel study, the Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book study, or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

Uncover the wonders of nature with my comprehensive writing prompts and note-taking sheets on the life cycles of plants and fungi. Designed for middle to high school students, these educational resources provide engaging activities and structured note-taking templates to enhance understanding and retention of key biological concepts. Explore the stages from seed germination and spore formation to flowering and fruiting bodies, fostering curiosity and scientific inquiry. Ideal for classroom use or individual study, these sheets support a hands-on learning approach that makes science fun and accessible.

These writing prompts would be great paired with my other Plant & Life Cycle resources:

FREE Plant & Fungi Life Cycle - Reading Passages, Q & A, and Note-taking Pages

Comprehensive Plant Life Cycle Unit Study

Comprehensive Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study

Comprehensive Plant and Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study Bundle

I spent two weeks teaching my students revising skills explicitly before it hit me... all the answer choices had SOMETHING to do with knowing how to use a comma!

It's an area where students feel the least confident and it can be fixed. Before your students go into a test or a state exam, make sure they know how to use a comma.

• A short "teach" page is included for self-guided learning.
• Re-teach page for struggling students
• All areas divided by comma usage

INCLUDED: 13 self-grading Google Form Quizzes, Word Doc, PDF!

BUNDLE and SAVE: ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle

Check out these other resources!

• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing
• Intermediate Advanced ELL/EB Practice with 100s of Common Words
• ELL/EB Newcomer Essential Phrases & Vocabulary

41 page across-curriculum Comic Book Writing lesson plan has guidelines and materials needed for classroom comic book writing. Revised to Include:

Conquering the "I Can't Draw" Syndrome

Colorful student examples

Supply list

Comics timeline (history of comics)

Superhero/Alter Ego handouts

Comic story graphic organizer

Superheroes and Their Powers Review sheet

Handouts for speech/thought bubbles and frames

Extra Resources (website links, books, music and more

Scoring Rubric

Symbolism sheets

Tips for publishing

Short story elements include:

Inferencing

Characterization

Research

Plot (working with Plot Line and Elements)

Point of view

Dialogue

Symbolism

Technology

and much more...!

Can be used with all ages and differentiated classrooms (ESL, AP, G/T). Great for assessing grammar, inferencing, story skills,and writing process. Students will be excited to start comic book writing in the classroom. Fun and educational!

Two products in one bundle for even more practice and test prep!

The first product gives you a class lesson with group practice, individual practice and a summative assessment over revising and combing sentences. Because these are closely connected skills that require similar skill sets, your students will have one lesson that can prep them for these areas in testing and writing.

Use the second product for reinforcement, practice or quizzes on combining sentences. This includes a refresher page that students can use for self-guided learning or reference.

*Isolated practice for Revising Sentences coming soon!

Jumpstart your classroom with the 2025 January, February, and March ELA Bell Ringers, a comprehensive resource featuring 64 daily writing prompts designed to engage and inspire middle and high school students. Each slide provides a quick, focused activity that enhances essential ELA skills like grammar, vocabulary, creative writing, and reflective thinking. These **2025 January, February, and March ELA Bell Ringers **are perfect for creating a consistent daily routine that motivates students to transition smoothly into learning mode.

The activities celebrate the unique themes of each month, from reflections and winter imagery in January to Valentine’s Day in February, and spring transitions and St. Patrick’s Day in March. With a variety of tasks—including vocabulary exercises, and creative prompts—this resource keeps students engaged and excited to participate. The mix of seasonal topics and skill-building tasks ensures a dynamic and enjoyable start to every lesson.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

• 64 daily ELA bell ringers for January, February, and March 2025.
• A variety of tasks, including grammar corrections, vocabulary challenges, creative writing, and reflective prompts.
• Monthly themes: Winter (January), Valentine’s Day (February), spring transitions and St. Patrick’s Day (March).

PERFECT FOR

• Middle and high school classrooms.
• Homeschool parents seeking structured, daily ELA activities.
• Teachers looking for quick, engaging warm-up exercises.
• Students of varying skill levels, as activities are both accessible and challenging.

WHY CHOOSE THIS RESOURCE?

• Save time with pre-made, high-quality daily prompts.
• Covers three months of ELA activities in one comprehensive package.
• Offers a variety of tasks to engage all learners.
• Features seasonal and thematic prompts for added relevance and excitement.

BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS/HOMESCHOOL PARENTS:

• Reduces planning time with ready-to-use slides.
• Provides a consistent, structured start to each lesson.
• Offers versatile prompts suitable for journaling, discussions, or warm-ups.
• Helps maintain classroom focus and a positive learning environment.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:

• Enhances grammar, vocabulary, and creative writing skills.
• Encourages critical thinking and self-reflection.
• Engages students with seasonal and relevant topics.
• Builds confidence and fosters a love of learning through creative expression.

Teachers and homeschool parents will appreciate the time-saving convenience of pre-made, ready-to-use slides that require no additional preparation. Whether you’re managing a traditional classroom or homeschooling environment, this resource helps establish a productive routine that fosters focus and engagement. The slides are versatile and adaptable, serving as journal prompts, discussion starters, or warm-ups before diving into core lessons.

By using this resource, students not only improve their language arts skills but also develop critical thinking and creativity. The prompts encourage self-expression and personal growth, making them both educational and meaningful. With 64 slides spanning three months, the 2025 January, February, and March ELA Bell Ringers provide everything you need to keep students motivated and on track during the winter and early spring months.

If you and your students enjoy this resource, please leave a review so others can see your opinion.

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This bundle should accompany Kwame Alexander's novel The Door of No Return. The story is not included in this resource.

This bundle includes:

- Chapter Vocabulary Lists

- Chapter Vocabulary Quizlet Links

- Google Form Vocabulary Tests

- A Reading Journal with 8 Prompts

- A Thorough Study Guide with Middle School English Vocabulary Embedded (personification, summarize, simile, etc.)

- A Final Writing Project Including Research

- A Final Writing Project Rubric

BONUS: Two prompts and worksheets for a socratic seminar discussion regarding the book.

These resources cover everything you could need for a unit about this novel.

This bundle includes resources for the first five short stories in the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. Those stories are: How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium, The Difficult Path, Sol Painting, Inc., Secret Samantha, and The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.

Each resource includes a presentation and student worksheets which come in color and b/w for easy printing.

This bundle includes:

38 student worksheet pages

52 slides

Answer Keys

Each resource includes:

story vocabulary

pre-reading activities

tiered reading questions

an emphasis on one particular ELA standard

Depending on the length of your class periods, this resource could last 4 days or 2 weeks.

This THE RHETORICAL SITUATION [GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS & WORKSHEETS] product highlights the purpose, definition and clarification, common rhetorical techniques, and methods of appeals . You will find 2 versions of THE RHETORICAL TRIANGLE, 50+ Pages, 10+ Assignments/worksheets, a 12 -item multiple choice quiz, answer keys, THE RHETORICAL CHART, and 6 PROJECTS. This product will lighten your load in covering some RHETORICAL ANALYSIS in your classroom. 6 - 12th Graders will love The Angry Grammar Series because it'll make your class GREAT! Check it out!

This Product Includes:

1. 10 practice worksheets

2. Easy to Comprehend RHETORIC Notes:

PURPOSE, METHODS OF APPEAL, and MORE

3. A 12-Item Multiple Choice Quiz

4. 2 RHETORICAL TRIANGLE Versions

5. 6 MAJOR PROJECTS to make your classroom GREAT!

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P3: POWER OF PROPER PUNCTUATION [UNIT 1]

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The Argument Document [T.A.D.]

S.A.T.T.T-ing [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

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