Are you looking for a way to inspire your students to write new and engaging narrative stories? These 50 opening lines creative prompts are a great way to engage your students in creative writing lessons. With 50 first lines from popular Young Adult (YA) novels, this resource is sure to spark creativity and imagination in all of your students. The included list of novels includes well-known titles such as “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins, “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” by Jenny Han, and “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs. This download includes 50 worksheets, each with a different opening line prompt for students to write their own narrative stories. To help you navigate the prompts, a contents page is included that is hyperlinked to make it easy for you to find a specific opening line. This versatile resource is perfect for recapping effective writing hooks, introducing new class texts, and encouraging reluctant readers to explore different genres. It can be used as a writing assessment, homework, free writing, shared writing, cover lessons, starters and an interesting way to introduce a new class novel. The first lines in this resource come from a variety of YA genres such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, and dystopian. This diversity of genres ensures that there is something for every student to connect with and be inspired by.

Engage yourstudents with a deep dive into Jessie Pope’s* Who’s for the Game?* through this series of four engaging lessons. Originally designed for mixed ability Year 9 classes as part of a broader unit on World War One poetry, this resource can easily be adapted for different ages and stages. Lesson Breakdown: Lesson 1: Recap persuasive techniques, explore the context of the poem, and capture students’ initial responses. Lesson 2: Conduct an in-depth analysis of the poem, featuring a guided annotation PowerPoint and task cards for independent analysis. Lesson 3: Facilitate a poetry writing lesson where students craft a response to Pope’s poem, followed by peer assessment. Lesson 4: Conduct a D.I.R.T. (Directed Improvement and Reflection Time) lesson to refine and improve students’ work. Included in the Download: A comprehensive PowerPoint covering all lessons and homework tasks A copy of the poem Who’s for the Game? A D.I.R.T. reflection worksheet Poetry analysis task cards This resource is ideal for exploring themes of war and persuasion in poetry, providing a robust framework for analysis, creative writing, and critical reflection. Adaptable and engaging, this unit is a valuable addition to your English curriculum, ensuring students develop a deeper understanding of World War One poetry and enhance their analytical and writing skills.

Enhance your study of Act 1 of Antony and Cleopatra 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 play. From the complex dynamics between Antony and Cleopatra to the political intrigue and tension, 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 language through literature using Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. 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 short story that details the first meeting between Mark Antony and Cleopatra. It should describe the events leading up to their encounter and the initial impressions of one another. ➤ Write a diary entry from Mark Antony’s perspective, reflecting on his internal conflict between his duties to Rome and his love for Cleopatra. Include his thoughts on the news from Rome, particularly about his wife Fulvia and his brother Lucius.

Looking for a fun and engaging writing activity for your gothic-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 Gothic-themed stories in no time. This download includes the following resources: ★ 1 Roll a Storyboard with gothic-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 gothic storytelling with our Roll a Story resources!

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

Step into the empowering world of Harry Potter with our enchanting Affirmation Station! This features a collection of 101 affirmations, in the distinct hues of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. These affirmation cards will help you create the Mirror of Erised in your classroom, by helping your students see exactly what they want to be. Ideal for promoting positive thinking, fostering a growth mindset, or enhancing decor, this ready-to-print set lets you create an atmosphere of inspiration and motivation. For the full list of affirmations see below! The download includes: ★ 101 circular affirmation signs (15 cm diameter) that alternate between Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin house colours. ★ 4 Affirmation Station Signs (One in each of the house colours) ★ 4 The Mirror of Erised Signs (One in each of the house colours) The colours used are: Gryffindor (red and gold), Ravenclaw (blue and bronze), Hufflepuff (yellow and black), and Slytherin (green and silver). The affirmations included are: ★ I am amazing ★ I am awesome ★ I am adaptable ★ I am ambitious ★ I am artistic ★ I am brave ★ I am beautiful ★ I am brilliant ★ I am bold ★ I am caring ★ I am confident ★ I am creative ★ I am courageous ★ I am charismatic ★ I am clever ★ I am cheerful ★ I am calm ★ I am curious ★ I am compassionate ★ I am capable ★ I am celebrated ★ I am considerate ★ I am determined ★ I am dynamic ★ I am enthusiastic ★ I am energetic ★ I am extraordinary ★ I am expressive ★ I am exceptional ★ I am empathetic ★ I am enough ★ I am fearless ★ I am fun ★ I am funny ★ I am forgiving ★ I am friendly ★ I am generous ★ I am grateful ★ I am good ★ I am happy ★ I am hardworking ★ I am honest ★ I am helpful ★ I am heard ★ I am imaginative ★ I am interesting ★ I am inspiring ★ I am intelligent ★ I am important ★ I am irreplaceable ★ I am joyful ★ I am kind ★ I am knowledgeable ★ I am loyal ★ I am learning ★ I am limitless ★ I am loved ★ I am lovely ★ I am loving ★ I am lucky ★ I am motivated ★ I am mindful ★ I am me ★ I am magical ★ I am optimistic ★ I am outstanding ★ I am persistent ★ I am patient ★ I am pleasant ★ I am positive ★ I am powerful ★ I am proud ★ I am resilient ★ I am responsible ★ I am respected ★ I am respectful ★ I am relaxed ★ I am successful ★ I am strong ★ I am smart ★ I am supportive ★ I am safe ★ I am supported ★ I am seen ★ I am sensitive ★ I am special ★ I am trustworthy ★ I am thoughtful ★ I am thankful ★ I am thriving ★ I am truthful ★ I am talented ★ I am unique ★ I am upbeat ★ I am unstoppable ★ I am vibrant ★ I am valued ★ I am valuable ★ I am wise ★ I am wonderful ★ I am worthy

Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with our captivating Harry Potter House Colours Number Display! This digital bundle includes numbers 1 to 100, alternating between Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin colours. Available in four sizes (large circles, small circles, large squares, and small squares), these beautifully designed numbers add a touch of magic to your classroom. Perfect for math activities, group organization, or enhancing decor, this print-ready set allows you to create a spellbinding learning environment. The download includes 140 pages. These are made up of: ★ Numbers 1 to 100 in large circles (15 cm diameter) ★ Numbers 1 to 100 in mall circles (9 cm diameter) ★ Numbers 1 to 100 in large squares (14cm x 14cm) ★ Numbers 1 to 100 in small Squares (9cm x 9cm) ★ All the numbers alternate between Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin so there is an even mix The colours used are: Gryffindor (red and gold), Ravenclaw (blue and bronze), Hufflepuff (yellow and black), and Slytherin (green and silver).

Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with our captivating Harry Potter Themed Table Signs! This downloadable set features beautifully designed circular and square signs, each adorned with the iconic colours of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Perfect for classroom organization, group activities, and station identification, these signs will add a touch of wizarding wonder to your teaching space. Let the magic of Hogwarts inspire your classroom with our Harry Potter Table Signs! The download includes 44 pages with 2 table signs per page. These are made up of: ★ Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin table signs (both square and circular) ★ Table 1 - 12 signs (both square and circular and in an even mix of house colours) ★ Group 1 - 12 signs (both square and circular and in an even mix of house colours) ★ Station 1 - 12 signs (both square and circular and in an even mix of house colours) ★ 8 blank signs (4 circular and 4 square) The colours used are: Gryffindor (red and gold), Ravenclaw (blue and bronze), Hufflepuff (yellow and black), and Slytherin (green and silver).

Transform your computer lab or classroom into a magical realm with our enchanting Harry Potter House Colours Computer Shortcut Posters! This set features essential computer shortcuts in the iconic colours of each Hogwarts house. It includes the following posters: ★ Copy ★ Paste ★ Cut ★ Print ★ Save ★ Undo ★ Redo ★ Select All ★ New Tab ★ New Window ★ Open ★ Italics ★ Bold ★ Underline Printed two per page, these alternating house-coloured posters add a touch of wizardry to your learning environment. Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw, these posters make navigating the digital world a spellbinding experience. Elevate your computer lab or classroom with this magical blend of Hogwarts flair and tech-savvy shortcuts! The house colours used are: red and gold (Gryffindor), yellow and black (Hufflepuff), blue and bronze (Ravenclaw), and green and silver (Slytherin)

Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with our captivating Harry Potter House Colours Alphabet Display! This digital bundle includes letters A to Z (all capitalized), alternating between Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin colours. Available in four sizes (large circles, small circles, large squares, and small squares), these beautifully designed numbers add a touch of magic to your classroom. Perfect for math activities, group organization, or enhancing decor, this print-ready set allows you to create a spellbinding learning environment. The download includes 140 pages. These are made up of: ★ A - Z in large circles (15 cm diameter) ★ A - Z in small circles (9 cm diameter) ★ A - Z in large squares (14cm x 14cm) ★ A - Z in small Squares (9cm x 9cm) ★ All the numbers alternate between Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin so there is an even mix The colours used are: Gryffindor (red and gold), Ravenclaw (blue and bronze), Hufflepuff (yellow and black), and Slytherin (green and silver).

Elevate your classroom’s magical ambiance with our enchanting Harry Potter House Colours-themed bulletin board display lettering. Transform dull displays into captivating showcases of students’ work and wizardry. These letters add a spellbinding touch to your classroom, engaging students in the wizarding world’s charm while enhancing learning environments. The download includes: ★ Square Display lettering (all 26 letters of the alphabet (capitalized), numbers 0-9, and essential punctuation marks (. , : ; ? !) in all four house colours ★ Large display lettering (all 26 letters of the alphabet (capitalized), numbers 0-9, and essential punctuation marks (. , : ; ? !) in all four house colours and black ★ Each letter prints one per page (see preview)

Enhance your students’ writing skills with these 42 Gothic-themed picture prompts. Explore the dark and mysterious world of Gothic literature through these engaging prompts, perfect for narrative or descriptive writing exercises. These polaroid-style prompts, featuring unique Gothic images, can be used for one-off lessons, cover work, extension tasks, writing challenges, writing stations, homework assignments, or independent writing activities. Each prompt features a unique Gothic image in a polaroid-style design, with two prompts per page. Simply print, cut out, and laminate the prompts for reuse in your classroom. The download includes: ★ 42 Polaroid-style picture prompts. ★ A handout for each prompt on which students can write their Gothic pieces. Delve into the eerie and supernatural elements of Gothic writing and improve your students’ descriptive language skills with these captivating prompts.

Encourage your students to reflect on their school year experiences with this comprehensive set of 30 End of Year Personal Reflective Writing Prompts. Perfect for various classroom activities like stand alone lessons, homework assignments, extension tasks, enrichment exercises, cover lessons, and free writing sessions, these prompts offer boundless opportunities for creativity and self-expression. Each prompt is designed to ignite inspiration and explore their own unique stories and emotions. Whether they’re reflecting on overcoming challenges, celebrating achievements, or bidding farewell to the school year, these prompts will empower students to share their narratives with confidence. Included with the 30 prompts is a convenient hyperlinked master list for easy navigation and individual handouts for each prompt, simplifying your lesson planning process and ensuring seamless integration into your curriculum.

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.

Get your students in the holiday spirit with these 34 Christmas-themed writing prompts. Each prompt features a festive image, perfect for narrative or descriptive writing exercises. These prompts are an excellent way to inspire creativity and encourage independent writing in your classroom. Use these prompts for a variety of activities: one-off lessons, cover work, extension tasks, writing challenges, writing stations, homework assignments, or anytime you want to incorporate a fun and festive activity. The Polaroid-style prompts are easy to use—simply print, cut, and laminate for repeated use. Incorporate these prompts into your holiday lesson plans to help your students practice essential writing skills such as descriptive language, imaginative storytelling, and sentence structure. These prompts are suitable for all grade levels and can be easily adapted to meet the needs of your students. The download includes: 34 Polaroid-style Christmas-themed writing prompts. Get your students excited about writing this holiday season with these engaging and festive Christmas-themed prompts. Perfect for enhancing creativity and writing proficiency, these prompts will make your classroom buzz with holiday cheer.

Enhance your students’ poetry analysis skills with this comprehensive set of 16 Poetry Analysis Task Cards. Designed to guide students through the analysis and annotation of any poem, these task cards are invaluable tools for deepening understanding and fostering confidence in poetry study. Perfect for class discussions, group work, literature teams, jigsaw tasks, and individual activities, these versatile task cards are suitable for KS3 and KS4 (Year 7 through Year 11) students. Simply select the cards that best fit your students’ age and stage for an engaging learning experience. Task cards included: Context Form and structure The title The speaker Paraphrasing Themes Imagery Language devices Sounds Lexical choices Shifts Tone and attitudes Setting Mood and atmosphere Questions Visualising key aspects of the poem These Poetry Analysis Task Cards are designed to make poetry accessible and engaging for all students. Ideal for English literature classrooms, they support a range of teaching strategies and activities, ensuring students develop a thorough and confident approach to poetry analysis. Unlock the full potential of your poetry lessons with these essential task cards, perfect for KS3 and KS4 students. Download now to inspire and elevate your poetry analysis sessions!

Enhance your study of Chapter 3 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 3. 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 3 ★ 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 Boxer, in which he discusses the pigs’ intelligence and his unwavering dedication to hard work. Explore his thoughts on the motto, “I will work harder!” ➤ Write a letter from Mollie to one of the other animals, explaining her reasons for struggling with the daily work on the farm and her attachment to her personal comforts.

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.