Use these fun writing activities to spark imagination for journal writing, creative writing, or any time you need to freshen-up English class for a day.
There are ten different options for writing. Choose the prompts that you like the best and save the rest for another time!
- Fortune Cookie Story
- Backpack Story
- Story by #’s
- Threading (2 Options)
- Mix-and-Match
- What If…
- Beginning Lines…
- Life…Remixed
- Micro Story
This activity is designed to get students started writing. Students will, by no means, finish a piece at each station. They will select their best idea or their favorite prompt at the end to continue writing during the next class period (or for homework).
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Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:
- Directions and Pacing Slideshow, Google Slides & PowerPoint Versions (one for use with paper plate handouts and one for use with actual paper plates) (5 Slides x Two Versions) so that you’re able to give students clear expectations for this activity and keep pace along the way. Feel free to customize directions and swap out timers for your own classroom use.
- Writing Prompt Menus (10 Pages) with directions and prompts ready-to-go!
- Dinner Plate Handouts (6 Pages) so that you don’t have to purchase/use paper plates.
- Product Links & Teacher Notes (3 Pages) so that you have instructions and tips for using this assignment with students at your fingertips.
★ Teachers will need to provide real paper plates if desired, as well as the set-up for the progressive dinner™.
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This resource is helpful for:
★ Teachers who want maximum engagement in a student-led classroom.
★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made resources.
★ Teachers who love to innovate and try new things!
