Includes: two writing templates (junior/senior version) and a senior example
Focus: descriptive writing
Found poetry is a fun activity. You need pages from old magazines or books for this activity. Show students how they can create poems by selecting words and/or phrases from the text. Click on the link for more information and examples of found poetry.
Check out The Poetry Book for more great poetry ideas.
Includes: two writing templates (junior/senior version) and a senior example
Focus: descriptive writing
Focus: using drama to explore characters in more depth
Creative writing prompts for older students
Focus: using creative writing prompts to motivate students for a Quick Write activity