Writing Activities

Thankfulness & Gratitude Coloring Pages and “I Am Thankful For” Writing Sheets

Created by
Meryma Learning

Celebrate gratitude and positivity with these Thankfulness & Gratitude Coloring Pages and “I Am Thankful For” Writing Sheets — the perfect activity for Thanksgiving, social-emotional learning, or mindfulness lessons!This resource includes 12 fun and meaningful coloring pages, each with a writing

1st - 5th Coloring Pages, Writing, Character Education

Also included in: Gratitude Activities - 30-Day Writing Journal - Jar & Leaves Craft - Coloring

April Fools Day Activities Reading Comprehension Research Projects Word Search

Created by
Meryma Learning

Make April Fools' Day both fun and educational with this engaging activities bundle! Designed for third to fifth-grade students, this printable PDF pack includes a variety of no-prep activities to build reading comprehension, research, and vocabulary skills.What's Included?1 - April Fools' Day Readi

3rd - 5th Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

Grammar Bell Ringer Warm-Ups: 50 Digital Grammar Activities for Grades 3-6

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

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

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing

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

Fall Descriptive Narrative Writing & Craft | Figurative Language | Grades 3-6 | Fabulous Fall Characters

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🍂 Bring fall creativity into your Grades 3–5 classroom with this descriptive and narrative writing project! Students create unique fall-themed characters, develop vivid descriptions, and practice adjectives, adverbs, and figurative language through engaging writing activities. Includes a character craft template, graphic organizers, writing pages, figurative language practice, a speaking and listening activity, and an assessment rubric. Perfect for a fall bulletin board display!

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

December Writing | December Craft | SEL Activity | SEL Bulletin Board | Holidays | Grades 3-5

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🕯️ Celebrate kindness and the theme of light in winter holidays with this Grades 3–6 SEL writing and craft activity. Students reflect on how they can "be a light in the world" through acts of kindness, then write a meaningful paragraph and create a candle craft for a winter bulletin board. Includes brainstorming pages, writing templates, differentiated supports, candle craft pieces, display signs, and a writing rubric. Perfect for December writing and classroom community building!

3rd - 6th Writing

Colourful Semantics Holiday Recount Descriptive Writing using the 5 Senses

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Help students organise holiday recounts and add rich sensory details with this Colourful Semantics descriptive writing resource for 1st-3rd Grade.The differentiated planning templates guide students through the key parts of a recount, including who, doing, when, where and what. Students then use the

1st - 3rd Grammar, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness

Also included in: Grammatically Correct Sentences Descriptive Writing with Five Senses Grade 1 2

Fictional Narrative Story Writing Paper with Prompts & Template 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

A Pirate Adventure theme gives students an engaging context for practising fictional narrative writing from a story starter through to a complete draft. This 11-page resource supports creative thinking, story structure and the writing process for students in Grades 5–6.Students begin with a two-page

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: Finish the Story Independent Narrative Writing Packet Imaginative Fictional 5th

Outer Space Theme Writing Paper Prompts Sci Fi Fun Short Story 4th 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Need a structured way to help students begin and develop a creative narrative? This outer space writing resource gives students a clear starting point for a science fiction short story without requiring them to generate an idea from scratch.Students choose from three prompt options for each section

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Also included in: Finish the Story Independent Narrative Writing Packet Imaginative Fictional 5th

Short Stories Imaginative Narrative Writing Unit Activities 4th 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Help upper-primary and middle school students develop imaginative narratives through Fantasy-themed short story writing activities. This narrative writing unit is designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th and gives students structured opportunities to explore ideas, create stories and practise the craft of nar

4th - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Figurative Language Worksheets 5th 6th Grade No Prep Packet Handout Guided Notes

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Students in 5th and 6th grade will love these figurative language review worksheets. There are 10 worksheets with engaging review task cards for students to practice identifying figurative language. The worksheets include practice activities, quizzes, and crack the code style review tasks.

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

Similes Unit Reading Poetry Analysis Tasks 5th 6th 7th Grade Figurative Language

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

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

4th - 6th Poetry, Reading, Writing

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

Fun Finish the Story Creative Writing ELA 5th 6th 7th Grade Independent Packet

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for a narrative writing activity that captures imagination and boosts confidence?This Secret Agent themed short story writing paper provides students with a story starter, writing prompts, and a scaffolded template. Students will enjoy the writing process as they finish the story by

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: Finish the Story Independent Narrative Writing Packet Imaginative Fictional 5th

Story Elements Fun 5th Grade Writing Graphic Organizer Print & Go No Prep ELA

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for fun narrative writing ideas to inspire your upper elementary students?This print and go story elements activity is a fun way for students to plan an engaging Knight's Quest themed narrative story. There are story elements, planning ideas, and graphic organizers to guide students

4th - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: Fun Story Elements Writing Packet 4th 5th 6th Grade ELA Sub Creative Activities

Medieval Times Fun Engaging Story Writing Activity 5th 6th Grade ELA Escape Room

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Students in 4th and 5th grade will love this fun and engaging narrative writing escape room! It is a perfect way to engage students in an ELA writing activity with a difference. There is a medieval times Knight's Quest-themed story starter and escape room style puzzles for students to solve througho

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

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

Fun Writing 5th 6th Grade Character Setting Problem Solution Graphic Organizer

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for fun narrative writing ideas to inspire your 5th and 6th grade students?This secret agent writing activity will help students plan story elements and write engaging narratives! This activity encourages students to plan detailed characters, setting, problems, and solutions for the

4th - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: Fun Story Elements Writing Packet 4th 5th 6th Grade ELA Sub Creative Activities

Halloween Comic Storytelling Graphic Novel Project 5th 6th Grade Writing Unit

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Get students motivated to write with this Halloween theme graphic novel project! Take the pressure off writing by guiding students through creating their own Haunted House comic book graphic novel!This resource uses comic storytelling to engage students in a detailed writing project. Perfect for stu

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

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

SciFi Independent Writing Activity Engaging Story Planning Worksheet 5th 6th

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Make narrative writing fun and engaging for your 5th and 6th graders with this Sci Fi themed activity!This story elements resource uses a 'roll and write' format to engage students in the planning process. There are 10 worksheets with guided prompts and ideas to support students in planning their Sc

4th - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: Fun Story Elements Writing Packet 4th 5th 6th Grade ELA Sub Creative Activities

ELA Fun Adventure Story Writing 4th 5th Grade English Escape Room Prompt Paper

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Students in 4th and 5th grade will love this narrative writing escape room! It is a perfect way to engage students in an ELA writing activity with a difference. There is a Pirate Adventure-themed story starter and escape room style puzzles for students to solve throughout. Each puzzle unlocks the ne

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

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

Halloween Haunted House Spooky Story Fictional Narrative Writing Paper 4th 5th

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Give students a creative way to practice fictional narrative writing with this Halloween-themed haunted house spooky story writing paper for 4th and 5th grade.The spooky setting can help students develop an imaginative story while working on narrative writing skills. Use the page for a Halloween wri

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Finish the Story Independent Narrative Writing Packet Imaginative Fictional 5th

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Do you students have trouble starting their narrative writing? Help them out with this imaginative finish the story writing bundle!Capture imagination and inspire fictional narrative writing for 4th and 5th grade students with this bundle! This resource includes 8 fun writing themes that feature a s

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

Christmas Writing Activity 4th 5th 6th Grade Fun Writing Pages Prompts Template

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for something new to get your 4th, 5th, and 6th graders into writing Christmas stories? This bundle has 5 fun and engaging writing activities for older students! There are story starters, writing pages, plot prompts, and templates to help students draft their Christmas stories. Make

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

5th 6th Grade Narrative Writing Story Starter Escape Room Puzzle Planning Sheet

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Engage 5th and 6th grade students in an ELA narrative writing experience with a twist! This Museum Mystery themed resource features escape room style puzzles which advance the plot and motivate students to finish the story. The provided story starter and templates will encourage students to write a

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

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

Guided Story Writing Escape Room Activities Packet 4th 5th 6th Grade Literacy

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This Secret Agent narrative escape room provides an ELA writing activity with a twist! Students in 5th grade will love the puzzles and games that reveal plot choices and prompts to advance the story. This is a fun resource to guide students through the writing process in a creative and engaging way.

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

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

Easter Comic Book Story Creative Writing Paper Prompts Third Fourth Fifth Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This Easter themed creative writing paper encourages students to create a comic book story. It is perfect for students in 3rd-5th grade. The writing prompts and illustrations scaffold students to create an Easter story using the comic strip template provided. This resource combines writing and drawi

3rd - 5th Creative Writing, Writing