Creative writing 5th grade

How to Teach Descriptive Writing in Upper Elementary - Teaching with a Mountain View

So often, students just tell about the large picture of an experience. They get so caught up in listing all of the “moments” of the experience that they forget to really hone in on each part of it with vivid details for their readers. This is why one of my favorite writing strategies to teach...Read More

A simple writing activity perfect for back to school! This post explains how to create "Rivers" with your students where they can keep their writing ideas throughout the year! Would work well in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classrooms. #education #writing #teaching

park your child's creativity and enhance their writing skills with our collection of engaging 5th grade writing prompts. Designed to stimulate imagination and encourage thoughtful expression, these prompts are perfect for both classroom and homeschool settings. Whether used for group exercises or individual writing sessions, they're sure to inspire budding writers and ignite a passion for storytelling.

A creative writing project for elementary students that asks them to write their own movie script!

Give the children a piece of paper that says “I can’t imagine life without” in the center of the page, and then have the students write all over the page what they cannot live without.

Need writing ideas for kids? Grab 40 printable writing prompt cards or third through fifth graders, ages 8 - 10.

The cool and spooky writing prompts in these worksheets will help 5th graders flex their creative muscles.

Informational Writing, Research Writing, Writer's Workshop, Anchor Chart, 5th grade, ELA, Layout

5th grade writing doesn’t have to be a struggle! This blog post provides all of my best tips and ideas for teaching your fifth graders to succeed as writers. As a veteran 5th grade teacher, I have had a lot of experience teaching all kinds of students how to improve their writing. So, you'll get my insight on the best ways to help all of your upper elementary students succeed in your writing curriculum!

Made this for my 5th grade classroom- will laminate and use sticky notes when we read short stories/picture books to introduce skills. Then use for reference when writing our summaries.

The beginning of the school year can be such a busy time. Between assessments, teaching procedures, and getting to know a new set of students, teacher

An engaging activity for descriptive writing

150+ fun, creative and thoughtful 4th grade writing prompts to encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings.

Finally in First: Informative Reading and Writing and a FREEBIE

Blackout Poetry is SO MUCH FUN and I absolutely love how it allows my kiddos to apply a poetry skill with a book that we are currently immersed in. I feel like often times poetry is taught so independently that students struggle to understand how to actually apply it, but Blackout Poetry allows them to do just that. They are learning about poetry while applying it in a way that makes sense to them. We do blackout poetry once we finish the book "Chains". Students absolutely love the book we…

Are you searching for a fun and engaging way to reinforce reading comprehension skills for your second-grade students? Look no further! Introducing the Second Grade Short Story Worksheet�a perfect resource to help young learners practice identifying key story elements, improving vocabulary, and strengthening their overall reading skills. This worksheet focuses on fictional short stories specifically designed for second graders, making it an ideal tool for teachers or parents looking to…

So whether you're still testing which learning method works best for your kid, or you've already realised that funny works best, here are some funny and creative writing prompts for kids!

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