This writing unit is created to teach students to write narratives, as well as other writing forms that are not practiced as frequently in school. This is differentiated to meet the needs of learners at 5 different levels (K - 8th). This unit includes:
Writing Prompts and Guidance (brainstorms/outlines/checklists/sentence starters) for:
Fetch Quest Novel: The world is in a zombie apocalypse! A small group of unlikely acquaintances must come together and find all the ingredients needed to make the cure before it is too late!
Recipe Book: Each student writes a recipe for a meal that they imagine a character in the story might eat OR that they think a zombie might eat.
Users Manual: Each student writes a user’s manual for a piece of technology that a character in the story might operate OR that might be useful to a zombie.
Map: As a class create a map of all the places the characters in the story must travel in order to collect the ingredients for a cure.
Wildlife Guide Book: Each student creates a living thing in the zombie world.
Biography: Students work in small groups and write a biography for each of the characters in the story.
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This bundle has resources for writing at 5 different levels. It can be used for narrative writing for grades K-8th. It includes 7 writing Units each with a different theme. THEMES: Pirates Video Game Monsters Zombies Atlantis/Mermaids Space/Aliens Medieval/Magic Each Theme Includes 6 different writing activities (each at 5 different levels) Fetching Quest: Students are given a prompt and must each write their own piece to the story. This can be done as individuals or in pairs. Recipe Book: Students write a recipe that matches the theme of the novel created as a class. Users Manual: Students write a user manual for a piece of equipment that could be or was used throughout the novel. Map: As a class create a map that shows the location of all the places the characters went during the different parts of the story. Wildlife Guide Book: Each student creates a plant or animal that could live in the setting of the novel Biography: In small groups, students write a biography of each of the characters in the novel. Each writing unit will take about 6 weeks and in the end, there will be 4 class books written by your students that can be added to your classroom library. This resource is a great way for students to practice narrative writing and technical writing (in a fun and engaging way). It also will give them an opportunity to write on their own and in partners and groups. If you like this resource, you may also enjoy some of my other bundles: Writing and Spelling for the Whole Year Reading Comprehension Standard Worksheets for Every Grade Total Pages: 800 pages!
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