Writing Activities

Metaphors ELA Passages Writing Activities 5th 6th 7th Grade Figurative Language

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Looking for metaphor worksheets and activities that go beyond simply identifying comparisons? This comprehensive metaphors figurative language unit helps students in 5th, 6th, and 7th grade identify, interpret, analyze, and create metaphors through engaging reading passages, poetry analysis, author'

4th - 6th Poetry, Reading, Writing

Also included in: Figurative Language Unit Analysis Reading Poetry 5th 6th 7th Grade ELA Workbook

Halloween Themed Spooky Writing Paper 4th 5th Grade Haunted House Prompts

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Engage 4th and 5th grade students in creative writing this Halloween with this finish the story writing paper resource. This Haunted House activity features 10 pages of writing prompts to inspire students to write a spooky story. The Haunted House theme is perfect for creative Halloween writing. Stu

4th - 6th Creative Writing, Writing, Other (ELA)

Also included in: Halloween Haunted House Spooky Story Fictional Narrative Writing Paper 4th 5th

Fantasy Work on Writing 4th 5th Grade Imaginative Prompt Fun Finish the Story

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Picture a writing lesson where students begin with a fantasy story starter, solve puzzles to uncover plot choices, and then continue the adventure in their own words. This 4th–5th grade fantasy writing resource gives students an engaging structure for practising narrative writing, fictional story wr

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: 4th 5th Grade Narrative Writing Activities Finish the Story Packet Summer Fun

Compound Sentences Hands-On Comma Rules Grammar Practice Activities

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Master building and punctuating compound sentences with FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions with these hands-on, interactive grammar activities. Learning comma rules and sentence structures is fun when you physically build sentences or SCOOT around the room with a partner to resolve grammar errors.

4th - 7th English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Also included in: Fragments and Run-On Sentences Bundle: Grammar Activities & Practice 4th-6th Gr.

FANBOYS Compound Sentences Scoot Activity Task Cards for 3rd-5th Grammar Lessons

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Stop conjunction confusion! Mastering coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) and writing compound sentences is fun and effective with this versatile, differentiated set of printable and digital grammar task cards. Ideal for grades 3-5.

3rd - 5th Grammar, Writing

Also included in: Fragments and Run-On Sentences Bundle: Grammar Activities & Practice 4th-6th Gr.

Persuasive Opinion Writing Scrambled Paragraph Puzzles: Organize Sentences

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Improve paragraph writing with these 10 Persuasive Opinion Scrambled Paragraph Puzzles, where students must rearrange the sentences of a scrambled opinion paragraph to place them in their proper, logical sequence. Ideal for grades 4-7.

4th - 7th Informational Text, Writing, Writing Expository

Also included in: Paragraph Puzzles Bundle: Organize Scrambled Sentences Writing Activities

Opinion Writing Bell Ringer Warm-Ups: 50 Digital Persuasive Writing Activities

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iTeach & iWrite

These 50 Opinion Writing Time Filler Warm-Ups are exactly what your reluctant or struggling writers need to improve their persuasive writing skills. You’ll get access to both a PowerPoint presentation and a Google Slideshow with 10 weeks of no-prep digital bell-ringers.

4th - 6th Writing, Writing Essays, Writing Expository

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

3rd 4th Grade Grammar Punctuation ELA Skills Review Escape Room Literacy Centers

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Students in 3rd and 4th grade will love this grammar review activity. The escape-room style story leads students through a series of clues to unlock by solving grammar, spelling, and punctuation puzzles. The spy-themed story will engage students and the escape-room style puzzles will keep them motiv

4th - 6th Grammar, Spelling, Writing

Back to School Activities Bundle: Icebreakers, Writing Prompts, Scoot, Bookmarks

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Kick off the new school year with community, creativity, and connection!Build strong relationships in your new classroom right from day one with this  Back-to-School Activities Bundle.

3rd - 6th Writing, Classroom Community

Early Fast Finisher Writing Centers Story Continuation Prompts 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This Fantasy themed short story paper is a perfect resource for a creative writing unit for middle school students. There are 10 pages with short story prompts and three unique sentence starters for students to choose from. There is a template space provided for students to draft their story ideas.

4th - 6th Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Also included in: Short Stories Imaginative Narrative Writing Unit Activities 4th 5th 6th Grade

Graphic Novel Comic Book Unit Writing Project 5th 6th Grade Reluctant Writers

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for a writing project that all students will love? From reluctant writers to confident authors, this graphic novel writing project is perfect for students in 5th and 6th grade.Immerse students in visual storytelling as this Time Travel themed project guides them in planning and draft

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

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

Guided Narrative Writing Scaffolds Engaging Reluctant Writers 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

These short story prompts and story starters are perfect for ELA writing lessons for students in 5th grade. There are 10 pages of creative writing prompts that feature a Time Travel theme. Each story starter prompt includes 3 plot choices for students to select from and continue the story. ✍️ What’s

4th - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Grammatically Correct Sentences Descriptive Writing with Five Senses Grade 1 2

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This writing bundle is perfect for students in 1st-3rd grade to practice writing grammatically correct sentences and build paragraph skills. There are 3 engaging writing resources that support colourful semantics sentence skills and descriptive writing using the 5 senses.1️⃣ 5 Senses Descriptive Par...

Kindergarten - 2nd Visual Arts, Grammar, Writing

Space Theme Imaginative Fun Story Writing Paper Sci Fi Middle School Activity

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Immerse 5th grade students in a narrative experience with a difference with this science fiction outer space themed writing paper. The activity includes a story starter and escape room style puzzles that unlock plot choices, motivating students to keep writing and finish the story.

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

Also included in: 4th 5th Grade Narrative Writing Activities Finish the Story Packet Summer Fun

Spooky Story Prompts Haunted House Descriptive Writing Halloween Activities 5th

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Narrative story writing meets escape room style puzzles with this excitingly spooky Haunted House themed writing resource. Students in 4th and 5th grade will love this ELA story activity that supports creative writing skills and develops imagination. There is an engaging story starter, interactive e

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: 4th 5th Grade Narrative Writing Activities Finish the Story Packet Summer Fun

Pirate Graphic Novel Comic Book Visual Storytelling Writing Unit 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Bring creativity to the writing process with this pirate-themed graphic novel unit. Students in 5th and 6th grade will love planning and creating a graphic novel comic book using this resource.This writing activity goes beyond typical narratives and encourages visual storytelling. Confident writers

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

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

Space Graphic Novel Project Comic Book Writing Unit Visual Narrative 5th 6th

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Get students motivated to write with this outer space theme graphic novel project! Take the pressure off writing by guiding students through creating their own comic book graphic novel!This resource combines creative writing with visual storytelling. Perfect for students in 5th and 6th grade, there

5th - 7th Creative Writing, Writing, Other (ELA)

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

Fun Story Elements Writing Packet 4th 5th 6th Grade ELA Sub Creative Activities

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Give your students a fun and focused ELA writing task that keeps them practising important story elements while they develop a complete narrative.This fun and engaging writing packet is designed for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. It centers on four story elements: character, setting, problem,

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

Narrative Story Writing Reluctant Writers Packet Engaging Centers 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This narrative writing task is perfect for 5th grade ELA lessons. The escape room style puzzles will hook students and motivate them to write. The Time Travel theme will captivate imagination and the story starter sets the scene. This narrative writing escape room is a unique activity that will be a

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: 4th 5th Grade Narrative Writing Activities Finish the Story Packet Summer Fun

4th 5th Grade Narrative Writing Activities Finish the Story Packet Summer Fun

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for an engaging activity for ELA writing centers? Students in 4th and 5th grade will love this narrative writing escape room bundle. There are 8 themes to engage students in short story writing. The escape room-style puzzles reveal plots to guide students through the narrative story

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

Secret Agent Graphic Novel Comic Book ELA Fun Writing Project Unit 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Bring fun and creativity to the writing process with this Secret Agent-themed graphic novel unit. Students in 5th and 6th grade will love planning and creating a graphic novel comic book using this resource.This writing activity goes beyond typical narratives and encourages visual storytelling. Conf

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

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

Comma Rules Hands-On Grammar Practice Activities for Grades 3-8: Activity Bundle

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

If you're looking for a fun hands-on and collaborative way to teach sentence structures, comma rules, punctuation rules, and grammar, this is the perfect resource bundle for you. Each of the included resources are kinesthetic and collaborative in nature to get students up and out of their seats.

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

Punctuating Dialogue Hands-On Comma Rules Grammar Practice Activities Grades 3-8

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

In this collaborative, interactive, hands-on grammar activity, students work with partners to master comma rules by physically building dialogue and practicing punctuating it correctly.

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

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

52 Positive Affirmations Cursive Print Penmanship Practice Handwriting Bundle

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Improve penmanship skills with this bundle of cursive and printing handwriting practice pages. Students first trace, then copy one of 52 different positive affirmations. The cursive and printing pages are based on the same 52 affirmations and are presented in the same order, allowing for differentiation.

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