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Poetry Writing Unit Booklet - Haiku, Acrostic, Limerick, Concrete, & More

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Engage your students in poetry with this ready-to-use poetry writing booklet assignment. This resource will guide students through the writing process for 8 different types of poems. This resource is perfect for any poetry writing unit as it

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Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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Writing Activity - Snowball Writing Collaborative Narrative Classroom Activity

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Narrative Snowball Writing: This fun collaborate writing activity is sure to get even your most reluctant writers putting pencil to paper. The snowball writing method is a fun and interactive way to teach your students how to write collaboratively.

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Narrative Writing Prompts - Pictures & Photos Cards to Inspire Creative Writing

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Narrative Writing Prompts - Pictures & Photos Cards to Inspire Creative Writing: Use these narrative writing photo prompt cards as a remedy for the common "I don't know what to write about" dilemma. This resource includes cards with engaging

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Video Journal Writing Prompts - Video Clip Opinion and Personal Writing Volume 1

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Video Journal Writing Prompts - Video Clip Opinion and Personal Writing Volume 1: Transform journal writing in your classroom with these captivating Video Journal Writing Prompts! Designed to connect with the modern student, this resource features a

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

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Movie Review Writing - Presentation and Activities for Writing a Film Review

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Movie Review Writing - Presentation and Activities for Writing a Film Review: This movie review writing lesson is a comprehensive resource that covers all aspects of teaching students how to write a compelling movie review. With detailed

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Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

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CCSS:

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Poetry Slam Writing - Presentation, Handouts, Activities to Write a Slam Poem

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Teach your students poetry slam writing with this ready-to-use resource. Slam poetry has gained popularity online with some poems featured in slam competitions going viral. Bring this phenomenon into the classroom by having your students produce and

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English Language Arts, Poetry

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

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Personal Narrative Essay Writing - Presentation, Graphic Organizers, and Rubric

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Personal Narrative Essay Writing - Presentation, Graphic Organizers, and Rubric: Help your students tell a story from their lives using this engaging personal narrative essay writing resource. This lesson includes a detailed presentation, a fun

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Creative Writing Assignment - Song Lyrics Soundtrack of My Life - Video Intro

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Creative Writing Assignment - Song Lyrics Soundtrack of My Life - Video Intro: Use this engaging back to school video writing assignment as a way to learn more about your students through music while also helping to improve their writing. In this

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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Email Etiquette - How to Write an Email Lesson, Activities, and Assignments

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Email Etiquette is an important skill for students to master, and these email writing lessons, activities, and assignments will teach your students everything they need to know about how to write an email! Students will learn everything they need

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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CCSS:

CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6

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Descriptive Writing Activities - Imagery and Figurative Language Popcorn Writing

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Descriptive Writing Activities - Imagery and Figurative Language Popcorn Writing: Improve your students' descriptive writing skills with our ready-to-use resource. This comprehensive bundle provides you with the necessary tools to teach descriptive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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CCSS:

W.6.3d, W.7.3d

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Paragraph of the Week - Writing Bell Ringers Program for Middle High English ELA

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The Paragraph of the Week Writing Bell-Ringers Program is the most engaging way to help your students become stronger writers. These 40 weeks of standards-based writing bell ringers will ignite creativity and foster growth in argumentative,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1d, W.7.1e, W.7.2, W.7.2a, W.7.2b, W.7.2c, W.7.2d, W.7.2e...

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Narrative Writing Activities and Assignments - Creative Writing Resources Bundle

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Narrative Writing Activities and Assignments - Creative Writing Resources Bundle: Bring your narrative writing unit to the next level with this ready-to-use activities bundle. This resource includes a variety of unique and creative activities that

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$25.46

$19.99

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Creative Writing Assignments With Video Introductions - 5 Writing Activities

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Transform your writing instruction with this innovative bundle featuring five captivating writing assignments designed to ignite creativity in your students. Each assignment is accompanied by an engaging hand-drawn video introduction crafted by the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Video Files, Lesson

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Novel or Short Story Project - Turn a Story into a Movie Book Report Assignments

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Novel or Short Story Project - Turn a Story into a Movie Book Report Assignments: Encourage creativity and critical thinking with any novel or short story with this book report project. This resource provides eight creative assignments that allow

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

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Collaborative Writing Activities and Assignments Bundle - Snowball Writing

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Collaborative Writing Activities and Assignments Bundle - Snowball Writing: Immerse your students in the world of collaborative writing with this dynamic bundle featuring five engaging activities centered around the snowball writing method. Through

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English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Acrostic Poetry Writing Activity: Snowball Collaborative Writing

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This acrostic poetry writing activity is a fun way to shake up your poetry unit with some collaborative writing. The snowball writing method will engage even your most reluctant writers in poetry writing in a low-stress and fun way. This activity

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Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Showing vs. Telling Writing Descriptive Strategy Presentation and Activities

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Showing vs. Telling Descriptive Writing Strategy Presentation and Activities: Help your students understand the difference between showing vs. telling in their descriptive and narrative writing with this ready to use digital and print introduction

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Google Apps

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Writing Prompts - 105 Journal Writing Prompts Creative Quick Write Bell Ringers

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Writing Prompts - 105 Journal Writing Prompts Creative Quick Write Bell Ringers: Unlock the potential of journal writing in your classroom with our ready-to-use resource. This resource not only helps in getting to know your students better but also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

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Descriptive Writing Activity - Snowball Writing Collaborative Imagery Writing

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Descriptive Writing Activity - Snowball Writing Collaborative Imagery Writing: This fun collaborative descriptive writing activity is sure to get even your most reluctant writers putting pencil to paper. The descriptive snowball writing method is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$3.99

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The Road Not Taken Activity - Creative Poetry Writing Assignment

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The Road Not Taken Activity - Creative Poetry Writing Assignment: Bring poetry to life in your classroom by using this unique poetry writing assignment for Robert Frost's poem The Road Not Taken. After interpreting and analyzing the poem, students

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.5

$3.00

164

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Bonnie from Presto Plans spent almost a decade in the English Language Arts classroom teaching all grades at the middle and high school level. She also has training and experience instructing English as an Additional Language both in Canada and Internationally and has worked as a resource teacher working with students who have special needs or exceptionalities. She now works full time developing resources and sharing teaching strategies for an amazing community of ELA educators. You can connect with her, and thousands of other teacher, in her free Facebook Group called Presto Plans: The English Teachers' Lounge!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Modeling
Real-world connections
Balanced literacy
Inquiry-based instruction
Student-centered
Cooperative learning

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Graduated with Honors with Distinction
SMART Exemplary Educator Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

- Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in English Language and Literature and a minor in French Second Language.
- Bachelor of Education in Middle and High School Education
- Masters advanced certification in literacy education.
- International Baccalaureate Training (English B).
- Training in Resource and Methods (Special Education)

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