Writing Activities

Citing Text Evidence Word Sort

Created by
Activated Education

Help students master the vocabulary behind the standards with this word sort! Students sort the vocabulary words, including Direct Quote, Cite, Text Evidence, Dialogue, and Inference. Cards include the name of each element, a definition, and an example. A generic example and examples from three popu

5th - 8th English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Writing

Also included in: ELA Card Sort Bundle | Plot, Story Elements, Text Evidence & Paragraph Writing

Reindeer Writing Prompts Craftivity - Christmas Writing Prompts Craft

Created by
Easy Peasy and Fun

Make writing fun with these reindeer Christmas writing prompt craftivities. 4 different writing prompts + a blank writing page and a fun reindeer head craft to go along with it. The writing prompts included are *If I were a reindeer I would... *If I had a reindeer... *I saw a reindeer. He... *I

Kindergarten - 3rd English Language Arts, Writing

Also included in: Christmas Crafts Bundle, Printable Craftivity Templates Pack for December

Paragraph Writing Elaboration Practice

Created by
Activated Education

Do your students struggle with elaboration when writing? Mine certainly did, so I designed this practice activity that targets the skill of elaboration. In order to focus on elaboration only, students are given the topic and key (main) ideas on topics that most have background knowledge on. In my

4th - 5th Writing, Writing Expository

Bell ringers- Warm ups - Brain Breaks Fast finishers

Created by
Oceanview Resources

⭐Do you find yourself with an extra 10-15 minutes at the end of the lesson to grab a quick and engaging activity?⭐✅This fun pack of activities is guaranteed to have something to get your kiddos to engage with literacy, numeracy and some fun challenges.✅The activities have been brought to life wi...

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

Monthly Kids Writing Clipart {Kids Writing Clipart}

Created by
Creating4 the Classroom

This Monthly Writing Kids Clipart features kids writing and is perfect for creating Holiday activities, classroom resources, games, printables, classroom decor, and centers. There are a total of 26 total images included in this clipart set (13 color and 13bw). All images are provided in both color a

Preschool - 12th Graphic Arts, Reading, Writing

OPINION WRITING l Middle grades l Persuasive writing Pack

Created by
Oceanview Resources

⭐"This resource provided a springboard for great conversations leading to some wonderful writing from my students. They see this as a true issue for their world and want to have their say." This is what one teacher had to say about this resource.✅The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince re...

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

Argument Writing Lesson & Activity | Essay Writing for Grades 6-8

Created by
Annotated ELA

Looking for a straightforward way to teach argument writing in middle school?This step-by-step mini-unit gives your students the structure and support they need to write strong, organized argument essays. With editable materials, clear guided notes, and an easy-to-use outline, you can break the reso

6th - 8th English Language Arts, Writing, Writing Essays

Writing Prompt Ideas

Created by
Oceanview Resources

Use these quick writing starters to get the brain ticking over. These are best used as a timed activity with students given a short amount of time 10-15 minutes to work on their writing.No worrying about spelling, the focus of these tasks is to get the ideas flowing and down onto paper.Group sharin

2nd - 8th English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Animal Pictures for Persuasive l Opinion Writing l Middle grades

Created by
Oceanview Resources

The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince readers to share your opinion or take a particular action.To try and make your readers agree with your opinion, you build an argument based on the logical appeals of reason and evidence. You may also add emotional appeals to persuade your readers and

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

Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School

Created by
Annotated ELA

Grab everything you need to teach an effective and complete narrative writing unit for grades 6–8—all in one bundle!This Narrative Writing Bundle includes 9 comprehensive resources that cover the full writing process—from brainstorming a hook to crafting strong endings, revising, and polishing final

6th - 8th English Language Arts, Writing, Other (ELA)

Positive Affirmation Printing Penmanship Practice: 52 Handwriting Worksheets

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Looking for an easy way to combine daily penmanship practice with social-emotional learning? These 52 no-prep, print & go Positive Affirmation Printing Practice Pages let elementary students master neat printing handwriting while reading, reflecting on, and repeating empowering positive statements.

3rd - 6th Handwriting, Writing, Social Emotional Learning

Also included in: 52 Positive Affirmations Cursive Print Penmanship Practice Handwriting Bundle

Descriptive Writing | Fun Picture Prompts | Distance Learning I

Created by
Oceanview Resources

⭐These engaging, visual writing prompts with pictures will get even your most reluctant writer writing! ⭐These fun writing prompts are no prep, just print and go.✔These images are scaffolded by using the students senses to add interest to their writingSensory details include sight, sound, touch, s...

3rd - 6th English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

OPINION WRITING l Lower Grades l Persuasive writing Pack

Created by
Oceanview Resources

⭐"Fabulous, clear pictures with easy to understand language yet full of rich vocabulary. Thank you. "This is what one teacher had to say about this resource.✅The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince readers to share your opinion or take a particular action.✅To try and make your readers ag...

1st - 2nd English Language Arts, Writing, Writing Expository

Inferencing from Pictures- Narrative or descriptive writing

Created by
Oceanview Resources

Sensory details include sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Writers employ the five senses to engage a reader's interest. If you want your writing to jump off the page, then bring your reader into the world you are creating. When describing a past event, try and remember what you saw, heard, touc

3rd - 6th English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Writing Center l Build-a-story with Creative Writing Picture Prompts

Created by
Oceanview Resources

⭐⭐Do you have students who really struggle with creative writing?⭐⭐☀Do you need activities for your classroom writing station?☀These creative and fun window images were created for my reluctant writers after we explored the wonderful book "Windows" by Jeannie Baker.☀My students really loved thes...

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

Sentences- Sentence Structure -The Sentence Makers - with EDITABLE Word Banks

Created by
Nicole Hernandez A Teachers Idea

Help your students build confidence in sentence writing with this engaging Sentence Writing Resource! Designed for kindergarten to grade 3, this set includes 51 pages of writing practice sheets with editable word banks, making it easy to tailor lessons to your students' needs.What’s Included?✔ Sente

Kindergarten - 1st English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Opinion Argument Writing Prompts

Created by
Annotated ELA

It’s easy to get students writing with these Opinion Argument Writing Prompts! Want to give your students choice on writing topics, but they don’t know what to write? Need an activity for early finishers or independent work options during conferences?Let me help! Opinion argument writing prompts wil

5th - 7th English Language Arts, Writing, Writing Essays

Also included in: Writing Prompts Bundle | Narrative, Informational, Argument

Letters and Sounds Practice

Created by
The Sweet Life of Primary

Create a sensory bin for your students to have some letter scooping fun!Simply drop some letters into a sensory bin, filled rice, pasta, or beans, and have your students scoop those letters out. After each scoop, they can use these recording sheets to extend their learning!

Preschool - 1st English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Writing Strong Sentences: Using Verbs

Created by
Annotated ELA

Students struggling with writing strong sentences?  Strong sentences is a simple way to help students write effective sentences in middle school by focusing on verbs and prepositional phrases.  A presentation is provided to use with the whole class or as a resource in your online learning platform.

6th - 8th English Language Arts, Writing, Other (ELA)

Also included in: Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School

Ship of Life Identity Project | SEL Writing Activity | Grades 6-8

Created by
Annotated ELA

Build classroom community from day one with this engaging Ship of Life Identity Project! Students reflect on their strengths, goals, challenges, and support systems through art, writing, and meaningful discussion. Perfect for back-to-school, SEL, and middle school ELA.Looking for a meaningful back-t

6th - 8th Writing, Other (ELA)

Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail Book Companion & Extension Activities

Created by
Backyard Academy

Students will be on the edge of their seats as they learn about the Oregon Trail in the fun, time traveling, historical fiction chapter book Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail! This fun resource based on the novel features over 130 pages of educational fun, including vocabulary worksheets, b

2nd - 5th Novel Studies, Writing, U.S. History

Sensory Bin Activities | August

Created by
The Sweet Life of Primary

Do you need a fresh and fun way for your students to practice letter identification and recognition? These August Sensory Bin Activities are perfect for young learners! Once these sensory bins are set up, they are little, to no work, for you. Just print the recording sheets, and let your Littles ge

Preschool - Kindergarten Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness

Also included in: Sensory Bins | All Year Bundle

Point of View in Narrative

Created by
Annotated ELA

Make teaching the point of view engaging and simple!  Point of view in narrative introduces four types of points of view.  The lesson is a simple way to ensure students know and understand the point of view in narrative writing.  Notes and activities are created for grades 6-8 and are a perfect addi

6th - 8th English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Also included in: Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School

Natural Disasters and Extreme weather events. Unit of work

Created by
Oceanview Resources

This extreme weather and natural disasters research unit is perfect for students who are learning how to use informational text and studying weather and natural disasters. It is perfect for a natural disasters and extreme weather research project.Use this resource to explore the following concepts w

4th - 6th Writing, Earth Sciences, Geography