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The Fall of the House of Usher Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your student’s exploration of The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe with these stimulating and thought-provoking post-reading creative writing prompts. Tailored for a variety of class activities such as bell ringers, homework assignments, writing assessments, and cover lessons, these prompts are designed to enrich your students’ understanding and analytical skills regarding the narrative.
Focusing on key elements like characters, themes, and concepts such as isolation and Gothic convention, these prompts inspire critical thinking and imaginative writing. With a diverse range of options, students can select their own challenge or have one assigned, allowing for differentiation based on individual levels of proficiency.
Unlock the potential of these prompts to deepen your students’ engagement and exploration of Poe’s masterpiece. This valuable resource for English classrooms is sure to become a favourite, enhancing your students’ reading experience and fostering a deeper connection with the themes of The Fall of the House of Usher.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Create a diary entry from Madeline’s perspective, describing her feelings and experiences leading up to her entombment.
➤ Imagine you are hosting a podcast about haunted places. Write a script discussing the legend of the House of Usher, its history, and the eerie events that occurred there.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 5 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Act 5 of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Tailored for classroom engagement, these work great as homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your student’s imagination and deepen their understanding of themes and characters in the play. From the romantic entanglements to the enchanting realm of the fairies, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 5. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Shakespeare’s masterpiece, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 5
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a diary entry from the perspective of Hippolyta, reflecting on the conversation that she has with Theseus about the events that took place in the forest and what she believed occurred that caused all the lovers to have the same dream.
➤ Write a letter from Theseus to the performers in the play. He should reflect on their performance, and express his thanks for their efforts.
The Veldt Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your The Veldt lesson plans with these captivating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Ideal for a variety of class activities, including starter tasks, homework assignments, writing assessments, and substitute teacher lessons, these prompts will challenge your students to explore the characters, themes, and concepts presented in the short story. With a focus on topics such as technology, human nature, and the dangers of an over reliance on technology, these prompts encourage critical thinking and imaginative writing.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a diary entry from the perspective of either George or Lydia. In the diary entry, you should explore their growing concern about the nursery and their children’s interest in it.
➤ Imagine you are the child psychologist, David McClean and write a report about the behaviour of the Hadley children, their relationship with their parents and your recommended course of action.
Due to the variety of prompts, students can choose their own challenge or you can assign it to them based on their skill level. Don’t miss out on this invaluable resource for teaching Ray Bradbury’s The Veldt in your English classroom. These writing prompts are sure to engage your students and help them delve deeper into the themes and ideas presented in the story.
Harry Potter Themed House Colours Alphabet Display Bunting Classroom Decor
Brighten up your classroom with the enchanting world of Harry Potter! Transform your teaching space into a captivating learning environment with this Harry Potter-themed bunting. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, or educational events, this resource allows you to incorporate the magic of Harry Potter into your teaching materials and displays.
The download includes:
★All 26 letters of the alphabet (capitalized), numbers 0-9, and essential punctuation marks (. , : ; ? ! &) and a blank flag for you to write on.
★ All letters, numbers and punctuation marks come in all 4 Hogwarts house colours, so: Gryffindor (red and gold), Ravenclaw (blue and bronze), Hufflepuff (yellow and black), and Slytherin (green and silver).
This bunting is ideal for bulletin boards, classroom walls, or thematic displays, adding a touch of magic to your teaching resources whether you are teaching one of the series or just love Harry Potter!
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Roll the Dice Discussion Board Revision Activity
Enhance your students’ comprehension of Ray Bradbury’s captivating short story, The Veldt, with this interactive and thought-provoking discussion board activity. Encourage collaborative learning as students delve into discussions about characters, themes, and plot elements, fostering a deeper understanding of this gripping narrative. Ideal for class reviews, this discussion board serves as an effective tool to reinforce key concepts and promote insightful conversations among your students.
Some of the questions on the board include:
➤ With reference to the text, describe the relationship between the Hadley children and their parents.
➤ Why do you think the nursery is more important to the Hadley children than their parents?
➤ Do you believe the story is still relevant today? Explain your answer.
How to use:
The student rolls the dice.
Using the discussion board, the student finds the corresponding question.
The student either answers the question or uses it as a basis for discussion.
Once answered, the student crosses off the question, and the next student repeats the process.
The download includes two PDF copies of the discussion board:
★ One A4-sized discussion board that is perfect for partner work.
★ One A3-sized discussion board that works for small groups.
Gothic Creative Writing Prompts and Graphic Organisers for Creative Writing
Spark your students’ creativity and inspire them to write Gothic tales with our Gothic creative writing prompts. This download includes everything you need to get your students started on their Gothic writing journey. These prompts are versatile and engaging and can be used for writing assessments, writing challenges, writing centers, homework, sub lessons, free writing, or shared writing. Due to the range of prompts, students can pick their own level of challenge or you can select it for them. Help your students tap into their inner Mary Shelley and create haunting stories that will captivate and bewitch their readers by downloading these today.
Included in the download is:
★48 prompts in total, made up of:
⋆12 plot prompts to help students generate ideas for their gothic stories
⋆12 character prompts to inspire the creation of memorable and haunting characters
⋆12 first lines to get students started on their gothic stories with a bang
⋆12 setting prompts to help students craft immersive and creepy settings
★A PowerPoint presentation containing all 48 prompts, perfect for the whole class to work from the same prompt
★Two graphic organizers to help students plan and organize their gothic stories
Fantasy Picture Prompts for Creative Narrative and Descriptive Writing
Ignite the spark of creativity in your students with our set of 50 Fantasy Writing Picture Prompts. Perfect for enhancing narrative and descriptive writing skills, these prompts open the gateway to imaginative storytelling. Whether used for one-off lessons, cover lessons, extension tasks, writing challenges, writing stations, homework assignments, or cover lessons, these prompts are a versatile addition to your classroom
Each prompt features a captivating Fantasy-themed image presented in a Polaroid-inspired design, with two prompts per page. Simply print, cut out, and laminate for durable, reusable prompts in your classroom. Elevate your writing sessions as students embark on a journey of creativity, honing their writing skills while exploring the fantastical realms inspired by these vivid images.
Make writing an exciting and engaging experience for your students as they delve into the world of Fantasy with these prompts, fostering both creativity and writing proficiency in a fun and interactive way.
Animal Farm Chapter 4 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Chapter 4 of Animal Farm with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.
With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the novel. From the initial rebellion to the complex dynamics among the animals, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Chapter 4. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching George Orwell’s Animal Farm.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Chapter 4
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Rewrite the Battle of the Cowshed from the point of view of Mr Jones. Use a range of language and sentence structures to convey the confusion during this moment of the novel.
➤ Write an interview with one of the pigeons who was sent out to spread the word about Animal Farm and teach other animals “Beasts of England.” Describe the challenges they faced during this mission.
Animal Farm Chapter 9 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Chapter 9 of Animal Farm with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.
With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the novel. From the initial rebellion to the complex dynamics among the animals, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Chapter 9. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching George Orwell’s Animal Farm.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Chapter 9
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a diary entry from Clover’s perspective, reflecting on Boxer’s tireless dedication, his fall, and her feelings of loss after his departure.
➤ Write a letter from Benjamin to the other animals, expressing his skepticism about Boxer’s fate and the true intentions of the pigs.
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The Merchant of Venice Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts Bundle
Dive into Shakespeare’s timeless classic, The Merchant of Venice, with our comprehensive creative writing bundle. Immerse your students in the rich world of the play with carefully crafted creative writing prompts for each act, designed to deepen their appreciation, foster literary exploration, and teach language through literature.
Unleash your students’ creativity with 50 inspiring prompts in total, 10 for each compelling act. Whether used for writing assessments, homework assignments, extension tasks, filler activities, cover lessons, or differentiated learning, these prompts are perfect for sparking imaginative storytelling and enhancing understanding of the plot, themes, and characters.
Ideal for English classrooms, this bundle provides a versatile toolkit for teachers seeking to engage their students with Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Don’t miss out on this invaluable resource to enrich your teaching of The Merchant of Venice.
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Romeo and Juliet Act Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts Bundle
Immerse your students in William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Romeo and Juliet with our comprehensive creative writing prompts bundle. Delve into the intricacies of this captivating tale with carefully crafted prompts for each of the five acts, designed to ignite creativity, deepen literary exploration, and enhance language learning through literature.
Engage your students with 50 thought-provoking prompts in total, covering all five compelling acts. Whether used for writing assessments, homework assignments, extension tasks, filler activities, cover lessons, or differentiated learning, these prompts are perfect for sparking imaginative storytelling and enriching comprehension of the play’s themes and characters.
Perfect for English classrooms, this bundle offers a versatile toolkit for educators eager to captivate their students with Shakespeare’s masterwork. Don’t miss out on this essential resource to elevate your teaching of Romeo and Juliet.
The Tempest Act 4 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Act 4 of The Tempest with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Tailored for classroom engagement, these work great as homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of themes and characters in the play. From the magical masque presented by Prospero to the thwarted plot of Caliban, Trinculo, and Stephano, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 4. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Shakespeare’s romance, The Tempest.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 4
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can write or plan their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a diary entry from Ferdinand’s perspective, describing his emotions and reflections after the masque and Prospero’s strange behavior.
➤ Write a letter from Miranda to her father, expressing her love for Ferdinand and her confusion about Prospero’s recent behavior.
Of Mice and Men Chapter 5 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Chapter 5 of “Of Mice and Men” with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, they will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the novel. From the introduction of George and Lennie to the depiction of their dreams and struggles, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Chapter 5. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.”
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write an internal monologue for Lennie for the moments after he has realized he has killed Curley’s Wife. You should consider what he might likely think and feel at that moment.
➤ Imagine you are a journalist and write a newspaper article reporting on the death of Curley’s wife.
Of Mice and Men Chapter 6 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Chapter 6 of “Of Mice and Men” with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, they will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the novel. From the introduction of George and Lennie to the depiction of their dreams and struggles, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Chapter 6. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.”
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write an internal monologue for George for the moments leading up to Lennie’s death. Include his thoughts, feelings and justification for his decision.
➤ Imagine you are a journalist and write a newspaper article reporting on the events of Chapter 6.
Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Chapter 2 of “Of Mice and Men” with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, they will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the novel. From the introduction of George and Lennie to the depiction of their dreams and struggles, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Chapter 2. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.”
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write a diary entry describing the events of Chapter 2 from the perspective of Curley. Make sure you include your feelings about other characters within this chapter.
➤ Imagine and write a conversation between George and Lennie after they have met all the characters from Chapter 2. In this conversation, George should summarize what each character is like and give Lennie advice on how to act around them.
Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Chapter 4 of “Of Mice and Men” with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, they will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the novel. From the introduction of George and Lennie to the depiction of their dreams and struggles, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Chapter 4. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.”
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write a scene that happens after this chapter in which Lennie tells George about the time he spent with Candy, Crooks and Curley’s Wife.
➤ Rewrite the interaction between Candy, Crooks, Curley’s Wife and Lennie from the point of view of Curley’s Wife.
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Of Mice and Men Chapters Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts Bundle
Enhance your “Of Mice and Men” lesson plans with these highly effective and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. These 60 prompts, which focus on key characters, themes, and concepts such as friendship and isolation, are designed to promote critical thinking and imaginative writing. Ideal for a wide range of class activities, including starter activities, homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks and cover lessons, these prompts will help your students deepen their understanding and analysis of Steinbeck’s iconic novel.
The download includes:
★ 60 creative writing prompts (10 per chapter).
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Examples of prompts are:
➤ Imagine you are Lennie. Write about the moment you found the dead mouse, why you put it in your pocket, and why you tried to hide it from George.
➤ Write a scene that happens after this chapter in which Lennie tells George about the time he spent with Candy, Crooks, and Curley’s Wife.
➤ Write an internal monologue for George for the moments leading up to Lennie’s death. Include his thoughts, feelings, and justification for his decision.
With 10 prompts for each chapter, students can choose their own challenge or you can select it for them to differentiate for different skill levels. Don’t miss out on this valuable resource for teaching Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” in your English classroom. These writing prompts are sure to be a hit with your students and help them get the most out of their reading of “Of Mice and Men”!
Much Ado About Nothing Act 1 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Act 1 of Much Ado About Nothing with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts work great as homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the play. From the witty banter to the intricate plots of deception and romance, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 1. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write a letter from Beatrice to a friend, in which she explores her feelings about the events of Act 1 and her thoughts and feelings about Benedick.
➤ Write a diary entry about the events of Act 1 from Benedick’s point of view. Explore his inner thoughts and feelings about what happened, his feelings towards Beatrice, and his relationships with other characters.
Science Fiction Roll a Story Activity, Planner and Handout for Creative Writing
Looking for a fun and engaging writing activity for your sci-fi-themed lesson? Our Roll a Story resources are the perfect solution! Designed to help students get excited about writing and unleash their creativity, these resources will have your students writing fun and imaginative Science Fiction themed stories in no time.
This download includes the following resources:
★ 1 Roll a Story board with sci-fi-themed prompts
★ 1 planning sheet to help students outline their stories
★ 1 handout for students to write their final stories on
Suitable for use with individual students, pairs, small groups, or even the whole class, these versatile resources are sure to be a hit with your students. Start your lesson off with a bang and get ready to blast off into a world of sci-fi storytelling with our Roll a Story resources!
Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Chapter 1 of “Of Mice and Men” with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, they will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the novel. From the introduction of George and Lennie to the depiction of their dreams and struggles, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Chapter 1. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.”
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Imagine you are Lennie. Write about the moment you found the dead mouse, why you put it in your pocket, and why you tried to hide it from George.
➤ Write a short scene that happens before the events of Chapter 1. It should show the relationship between George, Lennie and Aunt Clara.