High School Writing Centers

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This Writer's Bill of Rights was created by a group of teachers of 5th-grade highly-gifted students but can be used for middle school and high school students at all levels. A poster that can be used in language arts or other classrooms.

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Should the federal minimum wage be increased? This is an argumentative essay prompt, 3 articles, graphs , and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about the federal minimum wage and whether or not it should be increased. This comes complete with rubric

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Revised to include social media rules along with academic, creative, journalism. Help students categorize essays to determine what kind of guidelines to use. The 10 slide handout/presentation includes: Breakdown of 4 kinds of writing: academic, creative, journalism, and Texting When and How to use specific guidelines Easy Categorizing of essays Comparison of rules Printable Handout of Categories and Rules Activities Peer Workshopping Component Easy to understand and follow, great for standardized assessment strategies, and perfect for upper level/college bound students.

Increase student engagement and writing skills during the first week of school with these 15 finish-the-story editable creative writing prompts! These no-prep digital prompts provide easy writing activities, collaboration, and public speaking practice, are great for daily writing or journaling, and more!

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What's included:

15 finish the story writing prompts!

1 directions slide

1 editable directions slide

1 editable finish the story template

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Slide:

I woke up with the realization that my life was about to change forever. It was my first day at the new school and I had never been so nervous in all my life. After all, this wasn't any ordinary school...

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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!

These cards are also just perfect for teens and older students who may want to write to express themselves.

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This product is made for:

• adapting instruction
• differentiating instruction
• on level learners
• ESL/ENL/ELL
• Deaf Education
• Homework
• Classwork
• Homeschooling
• Bell Work
• Virtual Instruction
• Remote Instruction
• Struggling Readers
• Struggling Writers

With this product, students will write sentences using the 44 idioms that are included. What an idiom is reviewed, the meaning of each idiom is provided along with an example of the word/s used in a sentence.

Enhance collaboration, writing and public speaking skills with Story Starters! This resource provides engaging story starters that encourage AVID or ELA students to finish a story and present it to their peers. This activity fosters collaboration and communication within small groups or whole class settings, while also providing a fun way to improve public speaking skills. Download the Google Slides digital resource today and see the positive impact it can have on your students' teamwork and confidence!

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Directions:

• Display the Google Slide Story Starter OR print them out so students have different stories to choose from.
• Students will complete the engaging story starter by writing for 3 minutes.
• Students can use the picture provided to help guide them in their stories, or choose to take a different route and be creative on their own.
• Students will be split into groups of 4-6.
• Each student will present their story to their small group while practicing public speaking skills.

What's Included:

• 100 Story Starter Prompts with Images
• 1 Directions Page
• 1 Editable Directions Page Template
• 1 Editable Story Starter Prompt Template

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Enhance your English second language classroom (ESL/EAL/EFL) with this basic clothing lesson plan, packed with six activities to get students speaking and writing! In this resource, students will dive into the world of shopping and clothes while developing their language proficiency. These activities encourage them to engage with their peers while applying basic vocabulary and grammar structures in a fun and relevant context.

Suggested Activities:

First, students conduct a survey on favorite clothing items among their classmates. Next they can channel their inner fashion critic by writing fashion critiques for their favorite celebrities. After students get a budget and they can shop online to make a complete outfit within this budget. Next students will plan a trip by packing a suitcase with different items suitable for each destination or season (In my suitcase, there are…). To strengthen their oral proficiency, there are four dialogue templates for students to practice speaking. Finally, students can showcase their own style by using our social media template. 

This resource includes the following:

A teacher overview of suggested activities

Six templates/models to give visual support for real-world activities

Grammar practice - adverbs of frequency and negative

Four dialogues to practice speaking 

Bonus- Four low prep worksheets which include following the directions to color and answering simple questions

A variety of present tense verbs

negative and positive sentences

adverbs- sometimes, always, never, often

These activities are for a beginners who have basic understanding of grammar and sentence structure using the present tense. Intermediate students should be able to do the work independently and in greater depth.

You may also like the following resources:

ESL English basic II clothing activities

ESL English basic I clothing vocabulary Introduction

ESL English Clothing and fashion speaking Question of the day

ESL English Clothing and Fashion Projects

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Spanish students make predictable writing mistakes, especially with the preterite and imperfect. Use this activity to differentiate practice for students. It can be used for distance learning or print it if students are in person. Help students prepare for an end-of-unit writing assessment and move to the next level of ACTFL proficiency!

Use this fully customizable Writing Workshop to target specific writing errors and differentiate for individual needs. The product contains activities to help students improve the following writing errors:

-not conjugating verbs

-not choosing the correct tense

-not choosing the correct ending

-not adding enough detail

-not adding enough sophistication to their sentences

There is also an example of a good writing piece followed by guided questions to help students understand the elements in the writing that make it good.

Which students can use this?

-students learning the preterite and the imperfect

How can this product be used?

-use in class or as a homework assignment

-use one or all of the activities

-have students work individually or collaboratively

-allow students to choose their activity or assign them one for the area in which you know they need to improve

-use these activities as a review before a writing assessment

What this product includes:

• teacher instructions
• 6 fully customizable writing activities focused on preterite and imperfect including:

-focus on remembering to conjugate the verbs

-focus on using the correct ending for the person/things doing the action

-focus on choosing the right tense (preterite or imperfect)

-focus on adding detail

-focus on adding sophistication (with sequencing words, key words and transition

words)

-focus on understanding the elements of a good piece of writing

• answer keys for teacher or student use

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No Prep Printable Daily Journal Writing Prompts:

This emotions and feelings journal packet contains 42 thought-provoking journal prompts and templates and one blank prompt at the end of the packet for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade. These journal prompts can help your students with emotional regulation and have them reflect on the feelings they experience in certain situations. It is a fantastic way to combine social emotional learning and writing.

You can make an entire writing journal from the pages in this packet or pick and choose individual writing prompts that can meet the needs of your own students. Handwriting lines encourage neat composition of handwriting. A small space for an illustration or picture is also included with each printable prompt.

I have also included 21 emotion posters to help teach your students about each emotion.

The following emotions are included:

• excited
• proud
• disappointed
• gratitude
• anxious
• patient
• frustrated
• insecure
• creative
• focused
• scared
• joyful
• determined
• curious
• empathetic
• stressed
• overwhelmed
• accomplished
• inspired
• restless
• belonging

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Do you need Emotion Journal Prompts for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade? Check here:
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3rd-5th Grade Emotion Journal Prompts

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The 2025 January ELA Bell Ringers resource offers an engaging, ready-to-use set of daily activities designed to enhance students' language arts skills throughout the month. Each bell ringer encourages critical thinking, creativity, and mastery of core ELA concepts, making them ideal for middle to high school learners. The prompts range from grammar corrections and vocabulary exercises to creative writing and reflection activities, ensuring students remain focused and engaged as they transition back to school after winter break. With a balance of structured tasks and open-ended prompts, these bell ringers foster a dynamic start to each lesson.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

• 23 daily bell ringer activities for the month of January.
• A variety of task types, including vocabulary development, creative writing, reflection, and critical thinking.
• Seasonal themes such as New Year’s resolutions and winter-related writing prompts.

PERFECT FOR:

• Middle and high school classrooms.
• Homeschooling parents looking for structured, daily ELA practice.
• Teachers seeking classroom management tools to settle students at the start of class.
• Students of varying skill levels, as activities are designed to be accessible yet challenging.

WHY CHOOSE THIS RESOURCE?

• NO-PREP, ready-to-use prompts save preparation time for educators.
• Flexible design allows for integration into existing lesson plans.
• Includes diverse activities that cater to different learning styles and interests.
• Seasonal themes keep students engaged and motivated.

BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS/HOMESCHOOL PARENTS:

• Minimizes planning time with **NO-PREP, **pre-made, high-quality activities.
• Encourages consistent skill-building without requiring extensive grading.
• Provides a structured routine to transition students into focused learning.
• Versatile prompts can serve as discussion starters or journal assignments.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:

• Builds confidence in grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills.
• Promotes critical thinking and reflection on personal growth.
• Encourages creativity and self-expression through open-ended tasks.
• Establishes a positive routine to start each day with purpose and focus.

This **2025 January ELA Bell Ringers **resource is thoughtfully curated to align with seasonal themes, such as New Year reflections and winter imagery, while incorporating a variety of ELA standards. Grammar corrections challenge students' attention to detail, while reflective prompts help them set personal and academic goals for the new year. Creative writing tasks allow for self-expression, encouraging students to develop their narrative and descriptive writing skills. Each activity is short and impactful, making it easy to integrate into your daily lessons without disrupting your overall schedule.

Teachers and homeschooling parents will appreciate the simplicity and flexibility of this resource. The bell ringers are structured to be quick and effective, taking only about 5–10 minutes of class time. Additionally, they serve as an excellent tool for classroom management, helping to settle students into a productive mindset at the start of each lesson. The wide variety of prompts ensures that students of varying skill levels and interests remain engaged, fostering a positive learning environment.

The **2025 January ELA Bell Ringers **are also designed to promote independent thinking and self-improvement among students. Activities like goal-setting and reflection help them connect their academic progress to personal growth. Meanwhile, creative tasks allow them to explore their unique voices as writers, building confidence in their abilities. By the end of the month, students will have honed essential ELA skills and developed habits that will support their success throughout the rest of the school year.

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A short 20 question multiple choice quiz. Comes complete with answer key. Easy to administer after teaching sentence structure.

Need help teaching how to explain, identify, and write APA or MLA annotated bibliographies? Then, this is the resource for you and your students!

Includes:

What is an annotated bibliography?

What is the difference between bibliography, annotated bibliography, and works cited? (with examples of each)

Examples of Bibliographies

Colorcoded Example

Identify the Eight Parts of an Annotated Bibliography

Checklist for Writing an Annotated Bibliography

Bonus: Lecture with Audio Link

Great for individual/small and whole groups, flipped classrooms, homeschool, literacy centers, online learning, and peer workshopping classrooms. Can be used for assessment purposes or introduction to research. Easy to follow format with examples makes writing your annotated bibliography easy!

Increase student engagement and writing skills during the winter season with these 15 no-prep and Christmas-themed finish-the-story editable narrative writing prompts! These digital prompts provide easy writing activities, collaboration, and public speaking practice, are great for daily writing or journaling, and more!

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What's included:

15 finish the story writing prompts!

1 directions slide

1 editable directions slide

1 editable finish the story template

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Slide:

Being the new kid in town, I took it upon myself to get acquainted with the neighbors. When I knocked on the door, I was greeted by a small army of elves who took me captive...

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Looking to make your classroom more welcoming this back to school season?

This bright Writing Center Banner is a great way to welcome students and visitors into your classroom each day! It will liven up your space and motivate your students....plus, it's so cute!! Prints two letters per page for a total of 8 pages. There are also three printable pencils in different colors which can be printed out and attached to the banner to your liking.

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Best of all, this banner coordinated perfectly with my best-selling Writing Tools Folder: get your students writing at a higher level by offering them a colorful and coordinated reference for your Writing Center!! This reference guide is ideal for middle school students to use during independent writing assignments. Whether it is class work, center work, writing workshop, or homework, it provides quality writing The pages can be placed in a folder, booklet, or even displayed in a writing center. It helps eliminate questions and shows students ways to write effectively. This is going to help your students work independently while writing. This product is geared toward middle school but can also be used in upper elementary. I make a bunch of these Writing Tools Folders and keep them in my Writing Center and love how it helps students become more organized and independent while writing.

This resource includes 8 Anchor Charts and 3 Cover Page Options

Character Traits which comes in 4 different colors with chevron and swirls styles. The chart contains over 100 character traits that students can use to refer to during various writing activities.

Elaboration Stems which features writing stems students can use while elaborating on evidence in their essays. This chart is essential because students can refer to them while writing but gradually start incorporating them as it becomes a force of habit.

**Other Ways to Say...**which offers students multiple synonyms for overused words such as happy or sad. Great for displaying in your writing center!

Transitions which includes a strong set of transitions every writer should be using to aid in the flow of their writing, whether it's for emphasizing, giving an example or concluding an essay!

Said is Dead! which features other words for said, which is terribly overused in my classroom when there are tons of better choices!

Use This...Not That! which features better word choices for commonly used words and expressions.

Mood...which offers a great choice of words that depict either a positive, negative, or neutral mood!

Tone...which offers a great choice of words that depict either a positive, negative, or neutral tone!

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This packet includes 2 essay templates that are useful for students who are just beginning to write an essay or for students who are going to write a rough draft after brainstorming.

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This ESL ELL English resource is designed to spark engaging conversation and expand your students' vocabulary with the daily “Question of the day”. Students will enjoy discussing their style and clothing choices while practicing their oral and written skills. With minimal preparation required, you can seamlessly integrate this resource into whole-class discussions, partner activities, or even use it as a substitute plan.

What's included in this resource?

A teacher overview

Engaging images and new vocabulary 

Over 30 "Questions of the day" or "Bell ringer" suggestions

A written project idea to encourage creativity

Vocabulary 

Clothing, accessories, and styles

Present tense verbs with limited future, conditional and past tense

Basic questions with some simple options included

Students should have a basic understanding of answering questions in English, although sentence models can also support beginner students.

Kickstart your ESL class every day with the "Question of the day" routine. Whether you use it as a daily warm-up or a bell ringer activity, this resource is sure to create a low-stress yet engaging learning environment.

You may also like the following resources:

ESL English basic II clothing activities

ESL English basic I clothing vocabulary Introduction

ESL English Clothing and fashion speaking Question of the day

ESL English Clothing and Fashion Projects

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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Digital Task Cards are a great way to help your students practice parallel structure! These cards can work on a computer or mobile device! No printing of cutting just assign the deck to your students and you are ready to go! Boom Learning is free to sign up for. Students get immediate feedback and teachers can take advantage of reporting tools. Easy and effective! Great for distance learning or in a digital classroom. A total of 20 task cards.

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Boom Learning also has premium accounts. Premium accounts offer advanced assignment tools, individual and whole class performance tracking, and more. If you are a new Boom Learning customer, when you redeem your Boom Cards purchase you get 90-day free trial of a premium account. When your trial ends, you can renew or move to a free account. You may upgrade, downgrade or cancel at any time. Free accounts use purchased Boom Cards with Fast Play pins.

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Trapped in a snowstorm in a dangerous mountain pass, students use character traits to debate and give rationals to win the only two seats in the wagon. Students create avatars with this 22 page handout based on character traits and character flaws. Uses social skills combined with ELA skills to practice compare and contrast, fact-based arguments and persuasion. Includes:

Directions

Character Trait List with Definition

Character Flaw List with Definition

12 Western themed Male Avatars

12 Western themed Female Avatars

Wagon, Ho! Scenario

Group Chart with Note Taking section

Character Reflection Sheet

Extra Resources

Optional Writing, Project, and Video Assignments

Excellent for small/whole group, whether at-risk/GT/AP, that uses character traits and fact-based evidence/proof to practice decision making processes and expository writings.

Get students excited about the winter season with these 15 no-prep finish-the-story editable narrative writing prompts! These prompts provide easy writing activities, collaboration, public speaking practice, writing journals, and more!

Winter Activities Bundle

Finish the Story Bundle

Writing Bundle

What's included:

• 15 finish the story writing prompts!
• 1 directions slide
• 1 editable directions slide
• 1 editable finish the story template

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Slide:

I discovered an old mirror in the attic of my grandpa's house. It was covered up by a dusty bed sheet. Suddenly I'm pulled into a magical, secret winter wonderland...

Winter Resources

Finish the Story Prompts

Team Building Resources

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