5th Grade Creative Writing Resources

Graphic Visual Novel Comic Book Paper Engaging Writing Activity 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Bring fun and creativity to the writing process with this engaging Fantasy-themed graphic novel unit. Students in 5th and 6th grade will love planning and creating a graphic novel comic book using this resource and the templates provided.This writing paper activity goes beyond typical narratives and

3rd - 5th Creative Writing, Writing, Other (ELA)

Also included in: Graphic Novel Project Comic Book 5th 6th Grade Engaging Writing Reluctant Writer

Graphic Novel Project Comic Book 5th 6th Grade Engaging Writing Reluctant Writer

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Transform your 5th and 6th grade students into authors, illustrators, and storytellers with this engaging Build a Graphic Novel Bundle!This engaging creative writing resource guides students through the entire process of planning, writing, and creating their own graphic novel comic book from beginni

4th - 7th Creative Writing, Writing, Other (ELA)

Figurative Language Bundle: Notes Booklet, Scoot Task Cards, Printable Card Game

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

This engaging figurative language printable activity bundle includes a note-taking booklet that can be used as standalone graphic organizer worksheets, scoot station task cards, and a printable interactive card game. You'll get everything you need to teach, practice, and review alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, similes, metaphors, personification, adages, and idioms.

4th - 7th Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Reading

4 Dialogue Activities to Practice Punctuating Dialogue in 3-6 Narrative Writing

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Help students understand, write, and punctuate dialogue with confidence! This dialogue activities grammar and narrative writing resource gives students multiple, scaffolded opportunities to understand what dialogue is (and is not) and practice using it effectively in narrative writing.

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Grammar

Also included in: Narrative Writing Unit Activities Bundle for Gr. 3-8: SBAC and CAASPP Test Prep

Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers Worksheets 4th-5th Gr. Note-Taking Booklet

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

This Narrative Writing Note-Taking Booklet is designed to help kids learn and practice key story elements such as setting, characters, plot structure, beginning-middle-end, conflict, dialogue, and show don’t tell—all in one organized, student-friendly handbook.

3rd - 6th English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: Narrative Writing Unit Activities Bundle for Gr. 3-8: SBAC and CAASPP Test Prep

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Narrative Writing Unit Activities Bundle for Gr. 3-8: SBAC and CAASPP Test Prep

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

If you’re teaching a narrative writing unit in grades 3–8, this Narrative Writing Activity Bundle has everything you need to help students plan, draft, elaborate, and polish their creative writing stories with confidence.

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing, Other (ELA)

Narrative Writing Mini Performance Task ELA SBAC Test Prep Gr. 3-6: SPACE

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Prepare for the SBAC test performance task with a journey through the stars! This Narrative Writing Mini Performance Task is designed to mimic the format and rigor of the CAASPP or SBAC end of year state test while keeping students engaged with a "Grand Tour" of our solar system!

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Narrative Writing Mini Performance Task ELA SBAC Test Prep: HELPFUL ROBOTS

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Prepare for the SBAC test performance task with a high-tech rescue mission! This Narrative Writing Mini Performance Task is designed to mimic the format and rigor of the CAASPP or SBAC end-of-year state test while keeping students engaged with the world of Helpful Robots.

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Writing

American Revolution Spies Narrative Writing Performance Task ELA SBAC Test Prep

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Prepare for the SBAC test performance task with a high-stakes mission into the shadows! This Narrative Writing Mini Performance Task is designed to mimic the format and rigor of the CAASPP or SBAC end-of-year state test while keeping students engaged with the world of the Revolutionary War.

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Writing Warm-Ups Bundle: 200 Bell Ringers for Info, Opinion, Narrative & Grammar

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Whether you need quick, fast-paced bell-work routine to start the day, or low-prep, student-approved writing activities you can stretch into full mini-lessons, this Writing Warm-Ups bundle is exactly what your reluctant or struggling writers need to improve their grammar and writing skills.

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing Expository

Thanksgiving Recipe Remix Activity - Fun & Creative ELA Project for Grades 3-6

Created by
Like Honey Learning

Bring excitement to your classroom this Thanksgiving with the Thanksgiving Recipe Remix Activity! This creative, standards-aligned project challenges students in grades 3-6 to design unique Thanksgiving recipes using "twist" ingredients and to create a 1-2 minute commercial to “sell” their dish. Per

2nd - 5th English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Earth Day Project | Earth Day Newspaper Research Project | Writing Activities

Created by
Meryma Learning

Make Earth Day meaningful and engaging with this creative Earth Day Newspaper Project! Perfect for upper elementary students, this resource combines research, writing, and creativity into one fun and memorable activity.Students become Earth reporters as they create their own newspaper filled with en

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

End of the Year Newspaper Project Memory Book | Autograph Page | Teacher Letter

Created by
Meryma Learning

Celebrate the end of the school year with this End of the Year Newspaper Project and Memory Book! This fun, printable activity is perfect for elementary students to reflect on their favorite memories, highlight classroom achievements, write letters, set goals, and fill out a fun autograph page. Grea

3rd - 7th Creative Writing, Writing

AI Smart Prompting Skills | Essential 21st Century Learning for 4th Grade & Up

Created by
Asa Jomard

AI Smart Prompting Skills: Turn Students Into AI Power Users With This Complete Workbook!Give your students the one skill they need for future success: knowing how to ask AI the RIGHT questions. This comprehensive workbook transforms students from getting frustrated, useless AI responses to crafting

4th - 5th Creative Writing, Computer Science & Technology, For All Subjects

AI Ethical Prompting | Essential 21st Century Learning for 4th Grade & Up

Created by
Asa Jomard

AI Ethical Prompting: Essential 21st Century Learning for Grades 4+What if your students could transform AI from a "homework shortcut" into a powerful learning partner? What if they understood when to ask AI for help—and when they should work independently? What if they could spot AI mistakes and pr

4th - 5th Creative Writing, Computer Science & Technology, For All Subjects

AI Literacy | Essential 21st Century Learning for 4th Grade & Up

Created by
Asa Jomard

AI Literacy & Critical Thinking SkillsThe key to successful implementation lies in maintaining curiosity and wonder about AI while building healthy skepticism and critical thinking skills. Students should leave this unit feeling empowered as thoughtful users of AI technology rather than passive

4th - 5th Creative Writing, Computer Science & Technology, For All Subjects

Narrative Writing Short Story Outlines: Creative Writing Storytelling Task Cards

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Do you have students who struggle or resist narrative writing because they can’t come up with a story to tell? Then these ready-to-write creative writing story outline cards are perfect for you. Each of the 20 task cards provides students with a clear outline for story creation.

4th - 7th Creative Writing, Writing, Other (ELA)

Also included in: Narrative Writing Unit Activities Bundle for Gr. 3-8: SBAC and CAASPP Test Prep

Turkey Zipline STEM, Comprehension, Narrative Writing Thanksgiving Lesson

Created by
Step Strong Learning Co.

Make writing come alive with the Write It, Build It! Turkey Zipline Adventure!This unique activity combines engineering and narrative writing in one joyful, creative experience. Students start by designing and testing a working turkey zipline, learning about gravity, friction, and problem-solving. T

4th - 5th Creative Writing, Writing, Engineering

Haunted House Zipline Escape | Halloween STEM + Narrative Writing Lesson

Created by
Step Strong Learning Co.

Bring narrative writing to life with this spooky STEM challenge!In Write It, Build It: Haunted House Zipline, students become both engineers and authors as they design, test, and write about their own haunted house escape. Using the engineering design process, they create a working zipline system—th

4th - 5th Creative Writing, Other (Science)

Monster Resort STEAM Project Halloween Persuasive Writing + Building Challenge

Created by
Step Strong Learning Co.

Bring Halloween fun and persuasive writing together with this Monster Vacation Persuasive Writing & STEM Challenge! 🎃 Students become monster travel agents as they design and build their own Monster Resort—then write a persuasive travel brochure or commercial to convince monsters to visit!This...

4th - 5th Creative Writing, Engineering

NGSS 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3