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Short stories Common Core W.4.3 resources
Short Story Creative Writing (Roll-a-Story)
Introductory PowerPoint covering the elements of a short story plus silly story starters for creative writing in a "Roll-a-Story" format. These four "Roll-a-Story" cards allow for 864 different story combinations! Students first roll a die to select a character, then roll to select a setting and one more roll to select the conflict. Then let the creative writing fun begin.I suggest laminating the "Roll-a-Story" cards. Students only need to use a card briefly, for three rolls of the die. The
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3rd - 6th
Personal Narrative Writing
This is a perfect personal narrative unit for grades 2-5. I teach second grade and the kids loved it and did so well with it! I teach personal narrative where the students choose a true story where they overcame a problem or learned a lesson. This creates a true climax in the story!
Here's what's included: (Click "preview" to see it all!)
Page 3: Common Core Alignment for Grades 2-3 (can be aligned for other grades)
Page 4: Suggested Lesson Outline Plan
Page 5: Personal Narrative Anchor Chart/
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Writing Units BUNDLED-YEAR LONG!
Writing Fractured Fairy Tales (LapBook & Graphic Organizers)
Fractured fairy tales take the traditional fairy tales that you know and change them. Elements such as the characters, setting, point of view or plot might be changed.What is included in this resource?Graphic Organizers:* Prewriting brainstorming (2 worksheets)* Planning Story Elements* Planning Story Sequence* Comparing Stories*** An informational sheet about fractured fairy tales is also included.Mini-LapBook:Students will select a traditional fairy tale and write a new fractured version of
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3rd - 4th
Fiction Narrative Writing Unit FOURTH GRADE
My fourth grade fiction writing unit includes 8 weeks of done-for-you writing lessons about how to write an engaging fiction essay, with strong characters, an interesting problem and solution, and rich dialogue. This unit contains detailed lesson plans, mentor texts, anchor charts, student writing tasks, and rubrics–everything you need to be a capable, confident writing teacher with students who love to write.If teaching writing has ever made you cry, weep, tear out your hair, question your exis
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4th
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Creative Narrative Writing Unit Grades 4-5 | Prompt, Graphic Organizers, Rubric
This is a "no prep" unit, meaning that all of the organizers and teacher models are included. Print out the pages you need, and you're all set to teach your students how to write incredible creative narratives! This complete unit can be used on its own, or in addition to your Writing Interactive Notebooks! It's great for teaching your class about creative narrative writing! Common Core Standard Aligned - preview for the alignment guide. Works great with other standards!Click "preview" to see a l
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4th - 5th
Christmas Activities - Reading Passages - Story Elements - Narrative Writing
DIGITAL & PRINTABLE - Upper Elementary December Christmas Passages that are CCSS aligned with the ELA literature and narrative writing standards. We've added a Google Classroom Option to our popular product. The unit focuses on the reading skill of story elements of inferring character traits, Plot Development, and Theme. This unit is great to use for teacher observation because of the included lesson plans and rigorous activities. You will keep your students engaged during this challengi
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4th - 6th
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Narrative Writing PowerPoint
Are you teaching narrative writing? Not sure how to introduce or revise the concept in your literacy and writing lessons? This is the perfect PowerPoint that you can use as a digital warm up or introduction to story writing. Each slide outlines the basic elements of a narrative (e.g. characters, setting, problem, and solution). It is very engaging and easy for the little ones to follow as it it is interactive and full of engaging clip art.Have you ever felt this way?When I started my narrative w
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Narrative, Persuasive and Procedure Writing PowerPoint Bundle
Determine Theme - Identify Theme Literature - Plot Development - Greek Mythology
Determine Theme in Literature - Identify Theme - Find Theme - Develop Plot with the integration of Greek Mythology Stories.Includes: - Plot Development Printouts and Tasks - Literary Theme Printouts and Tasks - Ticket out the door - Foldables - Annotation Coding - Anchor Charts for Plot Line and Determining Theme - Pre-writing graphic organizers - Teacher Samples - Assessment - 4 Greek Mythology Passages - 7 detailed lessonsFor other purchase options, check out our other Greek Mythology Units
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4th - 6th
Halloween Spooky Tales Writing
ツ FOR SPOOKY TALE LOVERS! And kids who just love to write Halloween stories. Make narrative writing fun and S-P-OO-K-Y! This is a revised edition (that originated as a free version), with several more pages and revisions made to help facilitate writing for hesitant writers. How many kids love to read and write Halloween stories? Most kids love to read scary stories - as long as they're not too scary! Here's a chance for them to write their own with a little scaffolding. The scaffold is that th
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2nd - 5th
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Story Writing | Fictional Narrative | 4th Grade Writing 6 Week Unit
Teach your students how to write a fictional narrative with this 6-week 4th-grade writing unit. This easy-to-use resource has everything you need to teach your students how to write a fictional narrative. Week #1 presents the genre to students and includes a model essay. Weeks #2-5 offer more practice with different topics and include a writer’s craft mini-lesson. The unit concludes with the final week as an assessment. Of course, digital AND editable options are also included. Make the most of
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4th
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Also included in: Writing Unit | 4th Grade Writing BUNDLE
Set of Narrative Story Planner Templates - Graphic Organizers
Graphic Organizers - Narrative Planner TemplatesA range of blank templates ideal for planning a Narrative. This set has a range of blank graphic organizers ideal for any Primary/Elementary year level. Ideal for differentiating the Narrative writing task, for a range of abilities within the one class. Pick and choose the template that suits your student's ability level best. Ranges from very simple planner templates, up to much more comprehensive and detailed planners. Set includes 12 Templates/P
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1st - 7th
Writing Graphic Organizer Printables for Writer's Workshop
This printable writing graphic organizer pack includes EVERYTHING you need to support your elementary students during personal narrative, informational, and persuasive, and how-to writing projects. The organizers help students in the pre-write part of the writing process. They make for a great writing station or writer' workshop in upper elementary. They are also no-prep and printable to save your precious time!Who? The organizers work for any class from 1st to 5th working on becoming strong wri
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1st - 4th
Spooky Mansion Fictional Narrative
Included:- Step-by-step instructions on how to make a spooky mansion- Brainstorm sheet with sample words- Blank brainstorm sheet- Lined paper template (to be stapled inside the spooky mansion)- Student samples of the mansion- Sample writing (please email for the writing samples after purchasing)
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Not Grade Specific
Emoji Halloween/Fall Printable Writing Activity- Short Power Paragraph & Art
This short Halloween writing activity engages ALL students, and gets ALL students to LOVE writing! Students are given emoji prompts to arrange in any sequence, and then they construct a narrative, opinion, or informational paragraph based on the representations of the emojis. This allows flexibility, creativity, and cures writer’s block for ALL students! Seriously- I’ve seen students who strongly dislike writing get so completely focused and engaged in this activity that they can’t even put thei
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2nd - 6th
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The Day the Dog Talked Back - Narrative Writing Prompt- Print / Google Classroom
This pack is meant to be a fun and engaging narrative writing prompt for students in grades 2-5. Students are asked to plan and write a fictional narrative about "The Day the Dog Talked Back." Planning pages, exemplars, full directions, writing paper, and a rubric are all included in this pack.Best part? There are two versions included. 1. PDF print and go packet, which includes all of the pieces mentioned above. 2. A DIGITAL packet for use with Google Slides and Google Classroom. This pack can
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: ULTIMATE Digital Resource Bundle to Use with Google Classroom
How to End a Story Unit | Narrative Writing, Conclusions, Twists, Plot Elements
This COMPLETE UNIT teaches students to write EXCELLENT ENDINGS and KILLER CONCLUSIONS to their PLOT in NARRATIVE and STORY WRITING lessons through proven teaching strategies and is ❤️ FULLY EDITABLE, so you can customize it if required.LEARNING INTENTIONS⭐️ How the CLIMAX, FALLING ACTION and RESOLUTION are connected.⭐️ Understanding the 6 COMMON ENDING TYPES.⭐️ ENDING ANALYSIS of WELL-KNOWN stories.⭐️ CLEAN ENDINGS and CLIFFHANGERS.⭐️ TWIST IN THE TALE and AMBIGUOUS ENDINGS.⭐ EPILOGUE ENDINGS an
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: STORY ELEMENTS BUNDLE | CHARACTERS, SETTING, PLOT, ENDINGS in NARRATIVES
My Day At the Beach Sandcastle Craft and Ocean Themed Writing Prompt
Need to spice up your narrative writing prompts? This My Day at the Beach themed pirate writing prompt is a GREAT way to get students writing creative narratives. It also doubles as a perfect build a sandcastle craft and ocean themed bulletin board. Students will read aloud Day at the Beach (or any other ocean read aloud favorite). They will talk about what they would do if they were at the beach for the day or they can take notes about a time they actually went to the beach. Students will then
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K - 3rd
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Design Your Own Comic Strips: A STEAM Activity
Design Your Own Comic Strips: A STEAM ActivityWriting doesn't have to be boring! Let your kids' creativity go wild with these comic strips. The possibilities are endless- use these comic strips to: • Show steps in a process • Explain conceptual understanding • Retell a story • Illustrate a narrative or non-fiction writing piece • Practice target vocabulary words in context • Practice writing dialogue • Help second language learners explain their thinking • Make learning fun! Three sam
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: 3 Activity STEAM Bundle
PICK A PHOTO PROMPT • 60 Writing Ideas with Word Boxes • Grades 4–6
60 PHOTO PROMPTS for CREATIVE WRITING!5 High-Interest CategoriesPick a Photo Prompt is a great solution for your reluctant writers! Pick a Photo Prompt is a unique collection of 60 full-color photographs to motivate students to think and write. The photographs are divided into five categories, so there’s something to stir the imagination of all your students. The photos are in the public domain, so feel free to use them without copyright worries.Each of the five categories has twelve awesome
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4th - 6th
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If I Were an Astronaut Craft and Space Writing Prompt for Space Theme Writing
Need to spice up your space writing prompts? This My Day as an Astronaut themed space writing prompt is a GREAT way to get students writing creative narratives. It also doubles as a perfect astronaut craft and space themed bulletin board. Students will read aloud Mae Among the Stars (or any other space read aloud favorite). They will talk about what they would do if they were an astronaut. Students will then write their own story about "If I Were an Astronaut". They will practice adding a proble
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K - 3rd
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NARRATIVE WRITING: Let's Write A Spooky Story
Here's everything you need to help your students write a "spooky story" narrative in time for Halloween. I have included:1. "parts of a story" idea cards 2. idea for oral storytelling in groups before writing3. planning page (tree map) for prewriting 4. my sample planning page5. a student checklist for editing and revision that could double as a grading rubric as well 6. sample "onomatopoeia" sound word cards that students can use in their stories7. A student sample of a finished narrative story
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2nd - 6th
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Stuck in a Snow Globe Craft and Winter Themed Writing Prompt
Need to spice up your narrative writing prompts? This Stuck in a Snow Globe themed winter writing prompt is a GREAT way to get students writing creative narratives. It also doubles as a perfect snow globe craft and winter themed bulletin board. Students will read aloud Snow Globe Wishes or The Snow Globe Family (or any other winter read aloud favorite). They will talk about what they would do if they were stuck in a snow globe. Students will then write their own story about someone who is "Stuck
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K - 3rd
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Memoir Writing Project- Sharing My Shorts - Distance Learning
Memoir WritingDigital Version NOW INCLUDED! Everyone loves to get more bang for their buck and that's exactly what you get with Sharing My Shorts!With this year long writing project you will get to know your students as people and as writers. Sharing My Shorts can be a long term project spanning the entire school year or a short term project spanning a few weeks. The project consists of 8 prompts to choose from. Each prompt encourages students to share moments in their lives by writing "short"
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3rd - 6th
4th and 5th Grade School Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages Digital Resource
Why bother taking the time to write passages for your students when this has everything ready-to-go! CCSS aligned and self-grading, these school fiction reading comprehension passages are ideal preparation for testing or as a simple evaluation of how your students are learning this year. Topics include science, school photos and fears. Contents - Set 4/5 (School):Reading Passage 1: The Principal - Kaitlin and Diann have to see the principal. Who's fault was it?Reading Passage 2: Fear - Tyson tri
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4th - 5th
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