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YA Famous First Lines Reading Display for English Classrooms and Libraries
Are you in search of a bulletin board that will encourage your students to read more? Look no further! This First Lines Bulletin Board is a quick and easy display that will spark your students’ interest in 20 engaging and exciting books. This set includes opening lines from well-known titles such as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, The Hunger Games, and Harry Potter, as well as lesser-known gems! A full list of books is below.
With two quotes per page and a sleek black-and-white design, this set is perfect for printing on white or colored paper. Display these quotes on their own, or pair them with the corresponding book covers (easily found on Google). Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your students’ reading motivation!
The quotes come from:
★ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs
★ Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe - Benjamin Alire Sáenz
★ The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
★ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - J.K. Rowling
★ The Fault in Our Stars - John Green
★ The Maze Runner - James Dashner
★ The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas
★ To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before - Jenny Han
★ Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo
★ We Were Liars - E. Lockhart
★ Holes - Louis Sachar
★ Uglies - Scott Westerfeld
★ The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien
★ Gone - Michael Grant
★ Malice - Chris Wooding
★ The Giver - Lois Lowry
★ Cinder - Marissa Meyer
★ Scythe - Neal Shusterman
★ The Enemy - Charlie Higson
★ Legend - Marie Lu
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Winter Creative Writing Bundle for Narrative and Descriptive Writing
Bring the magic of winter into your classroom with our Winter Creative Narrative and Descriptive Writing Prompts Bundle. Designed to spark imagination and develop writing skills, this bundle is an ideal resource for engaging students in a range of creative and descriptive writing activities.
This bundle includes:
★ Winter Descriptive Writing Prompts - Encourage students to create vivid imagery with prompts that explore the sights, sounds, and feelings of winter, enhancing their descriptive writing skills.
★ Winter Creative Writing Picture Prompts - Inspire storytelling with captivating winter scenes that serve as visual prompts for imaginative narratives and creative exploration.
★ Winter 5 Senses Worksheets - Strengthen sensory writing skills as students describe winter scenes using all five senses, fostering a thorough and engaging approach to descriptive writing.
Key Features of this bundle:
➤ Seasonal Inspiration: Capture the essence of winter and channel it into creative and descriptive writing, making seasonal learning enjoyable and engaging.
➤ Versatile Use: Suitable for individual assignments, group activities, or class discussions, these prompts and worksheets can be used in various teaching contexts.
➤ Skill Development: Enhance students’ narrative and descriptive writing abilities, encouraging the use of rich vocabulary and detailed descriptions.
➤ Easy Implementation: Ready-to-use prompts and worksheets that require minimal preparation, making them easy to incorporate into your lesson plans.
Download the Winter Creative Narrative and Descriptive Writing Prompts Bundle to inspire creativity and enrich your students’ writing skills with engaging, winter-themed activities.
Christmas Creative Writing Picture Prompts for Narrative and Descriptive Writing
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.
Lord of the Flies Chapter 9 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Chapter 9 of Lord of the Flies 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 Simon’s tragic discovery and the events leading to his death to the escalating savagery among the boys, 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 William Golding’s Lord of the Flies.
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 Simon’s perspective, describing his thoughts and emotions as he climbs the mountain and makes the shocking discovery of the dead parachutist.
➤ Write a script for a true crime podcast that explores the events leading up to Simon’s death and if anybody is to blame for this.
Christmas Descriptive Writing Prompts
Enhance your students’ creative writing skills with these 30 winter-themed descriptive writing prompts. Perfect for immersing students in the beauty of the winter season, these prompts are versatile and can be used for individual lessons, starters, writing challenges, cover lessons, seasonal assignments, or independent writing activities.
Each prompt presents a unique winter scene, item, or scenario designed to inspire creativity, refine descriptive language, and encourage students to consider sensory details. Examples include:
➤ Describe decorating a Christmas tree.
➤ Describe falling asleep on Christmas Eve.
➤ Describe how you feel after finishing your Christmas dinner.
This download includes:
★ 30 descriptive writing prompts with a hyperlinked master list
★ Individual handouts for each prompt, giving students space to develop their descriptive pieces
Help students create vivid and detailed descriptions with these engaging winter prompts, ideal for bringing the magic of the season to their writing.
Much Ado About Nothing Act 4 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Act 4 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 4. 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 newspaper article reporting on the dramatic events that unfolded at Claudio and Hero’s wedding. Include Claudio’s accusations against Hero, the reactions of the attendees, and the aftermath of the ceremony. You should also include quotes from witnesses to demonstrate the impact of the scandalous turn of events.
➤ Turn the wedding scene from Act 4 Scene 1 into a short story, adding depth to the characters’ emotions and motivations. Explore Claudio’s doubts, Hero’s shock, and the reactions of the other characters as they grapple with the accusations of infidelity.
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Bingo Interactive Revision Game
Immerse your students in the captivating world of Ray Bradbury’s The Veldt with our interactive bingo review game. Tailored to reinforce essential themes and characters from the story, this educational resource features 35 unique bingo cards, a customizable blank template, and a detailed call sheet for teachers. Whether you choose single-use printouts or durable laminated materials, this The Veldt bingo game offers a fun and engaging way to enhance students’ comprehension and appreciation of Bradbury’s riveting tale. Invite your students to enjoy an immersive activity as they delve into the chilling narrative of this classic science fiction story.
The download includes:
★35 bingo cards
★A blank bingo card template for customization
★A call sheet with teacher instructions
Marionettes, Inc. by Ray Bradbury Roll the Dice Discussion Board Revision Activity
Step into the mesmerizing universe of Ray Bradbury’s Marionettes, Inc. with our innovative Roll the Dice Discussion Board. Designed to elevate your classroom discussions, this interactive tool revolutionizes traditional review sessions. Roll the dice to reveal thought-provoking questions that prompt exploration of characters, themes, and plot twists. Encourage dynamic classroom discourse as students dive into the intricacies of Bradbury’s timeless tale, cultivating profound insights and understanding. Immerse your students in an engaging exploration of Marionettes, Inc. with our Roll the Dice Discussion Board, where learning is transformed into an enjoyable and enlightening experience.
Some of the questions on the board include:
➤ Discuss what you know about the social and historical context of Marionettes, Inc.
➤ With reference to the text, describe Braling and your feelings towards him.
➤ How would you describe a marionette? Do we have similar technology today?
How to play:
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.
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.
The Crucible by Arthur Miller Act 1 Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Act 1 of The Crucible 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 intense drama to the complex motivations of the characters, 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 Miller’s The Crucible.
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 from the perspective of Abigail Williams, describing her motivations and feelings about the events of Act 1 in The Crucible.
➤ Using Act 1 of The Crucible, write a newspaper article detailing the accusations of witchcraft and the reactions of the Salem community.
The Merchant of Venice Act 1 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Act 1 of The Merchant of Venice with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Tailored for classroom engagement, these are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, these will spark your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of themes and characters in the play. From the intricate plot developments to the vivid portrayal of Venice’s society, 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 students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 1. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Shakespeare’s masterpiece, The Merchant of Venice.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 1
★ 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 Antonio’s perspective exploring his thoughts and feelings about the agreement with Shylock.
➤ Write a persuasive letter from Bassanio to Shylock trying to convince him to lend the requested amount. It should demonstrate Bassanio’s desperation and his commitment to repay the loan.
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Christmas Creative Writing Prompts Bundle for Narrative and Descriptive Writing
Spark your students’ creativity and holiday spirit with our comprehensive Christmas Writing Bundle! This versatile collection features an array of engaging resources designed to inspire and challenge students in their writing. From captivating picture prompts and descriptive writing activities to sensory worksheets, students will delve into the magic of the festive season while refining their writing skills. Our popular “Famous First Lines” creative writing prompts also encourage students to reimagine classic holiday stories in fresh and imaginative ways. Ideal for individual use or as part of a themed unit, this bundle offers endless possibilities for creative expression and festive enjoyment in the classroom.
This bundle includes:
★ Christmas Picture Prompts
★ Christmas Descriptive Writing Prompts
★ Christmas 5 Senses Worksheets
★ Christmas Famous First Lines Creative Writing Prompts
Perfect for bringing seasonal cheer and creativity into your classroom!
A Christmas Carol Post-Reading Creative Revision Tasks
Enhance your students’ exploration of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol with this vibrant collection of post-reading creative projects. With 9 diverse options, such as crafting an engaging graphic novel, designing a persuasive sales brochure, and exploring set and costume design, students will dive deep into the novel’s rich themes, setting, and characterisation. Tailor tasks to suit students’ abilities and preferences, encouraging individual or collaborative work. These projects are ideal for group assignments, cover lessons, end-of-unit assessments, or engaging homework tasks, supporting students as they present their unique interpretations to the class.
The complete list of tasks students can choose from includes:
★ Creating a TikTok review
★ Designing a sales brochure
★ Crafting a graphic novel
★ Compiling a movie soundtrack
★ Writing a playscript for a 5-minute version of the novel
★ Creating character mood boards
★ Writing a news article about the events of the novel
★ Designing Instagram grids for characters
Engage students creatively and enhance their understanding of A Christmas Carol with these imaginative, hands-on projects!
Dystopian Creative Writing Prompts and Graphic Organisers
Spark your students’ creativity and inspire them to write dystopian tales with our Dystopian Creative Writing Prompts. This download includes everything you need to get your students started on their dystopian writing journey. These versatile and engaging prompts can be used for writing assessments, writing challenges, homework, cover lessons, free writing, or shared writing. With a range of prompts available, students can pick their level of challenge, or you can select it for them.
Included in the download:
★ 48 prompts in total, comprising:
⋆ 12 plot prompts to help students generate ideas for their dystopian stories.
⋆ 12 character prompts to inspire the creation of memorable and complex characters that fit into a dystopian world.
⋆ 12 first lines to get students started on their dystopian stories with a thought-provoking hook.
⋆ 12 setting prompts to help students craft immersive and eerie dystopian settings.
★ A PowerPoint presentation containing all 48 prompts, perfect for the whole class to work from the same prompt.
★ Two graphic organisers to help students plan and organise their dystopian stories.
Challenge your students to imagine a bleak future and explore the darker side of humanity with these dystopian writing prompts. Whether they’re crafting tales of rebellion, oppression, or survival, these prompts will push their creativity and help them develop their writing skills in a thrilling and engaging way. With a range of prompts to choose from, students can tailor their writing experience to their own interests and skill levels. Download these prompts today and see what kind of chilling dystopian stories your students can create!
A Christmas Carol Post-Reading Crossword Activity
Immerse your students in the festive spirit with our A Christmas Carol Crossword! This engaging resource includes 21 clues and answers intricately crafted around the captivating world of Charles Dickens’s classic tale. Challenge your students’ understanding of key elements and enhance their vocabulary in a fun and educational way. This entertaining crossword puzzle brings a lively touch to literature lessons, reinforcing learning while keeping students engaged.
The download includes both the crossword and its answer key, providing a hassle-free, no-prep activity with minimal marking required. Download now to bring the joy of learning into your classroom!
Picnic at Hanging Rock Chapter 1 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Chapter 1 of Picnic at Hanging Rock 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 mysterious disappearance to the intricate details of the setting, 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 Joan Lindsay’s Picnic at Hanging Rock.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Chapter 1
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a prequel that explores the early life of Mrs. Appleyard, explore how she came to purchase the mansion and establish the college. Consider her motivations, challenges, and the transformations she made to create Appleyard College.
➤ Write a diary entry from Miranda’s perspective, describing her excitement about Valentine’s Day and the upcoming picnic. It should also include her thoughts on her friends, teachers, and her hopes for the day.
A Christmas Carol Stave 1 Post-Reading Creative Writing Propmts
Enhance your A Christmas Carol lesson plans with these engaging and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Perfect for a variety of classroom activities—such as starters, homework, writing assessments, and cover lessons—these prompts help students deepen their understanding and analysis of Dickens’s classic novel. Focusing on characters, themes, and concepts like forgiveness and greed, these writing prompts encourage critical thinking and imaginative expression.
This download includes:
★ A list of all 10 prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt, providing space for students to write their responses
Examples of prompts:
➤ Imagine you are Jacob Marley’s ghost. Write a diary entry reflecting on your thoughts and feelings after visiting Scrooge.
➤ Write a letter from Bob Cratchit to a friend, describing his workday on Christmas Eve and how he feels about Scrooge.
With a range of prompts, students can choose their own challenge, or you can select one to suit different levels, enabling easy differentiation. This valuable resource is ideal for teaching A Christmas Carol in English or literature lessons, helping students gain deeper insights into Stave 1. These writing prompts are sure to be a classroom favourite!
The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Post-Reading Creative Narrative Writing Prompts
Elevate your The Pedestrian lesson plans with these captivating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Versatile for various class activities, including starter tasks, homework assignments, writing assessments, and cover lessons, these prompts challenge students to explore the characters, themes, and concepts presented in Ray Bradbury’s short story. With a thematic focus on technology, human nature, and the pitfalls of overreliance on technology, these prompts foster critical thinking and imaginative writing while teaching language through literature
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 letter from Leonard Mead to the citizens of the city, trying to convince them to step outside and experience the world.
➤ Write a short story from the perspective of one of the citizens in their home who has noticed Leonard Mead walk by every night.
Offering a variety of prompts, students can choose their own challenge or have assignments differentiated for them based on their skill level. Don’t miss this invaluable resource for teaching The Pedestrian in your English classroom. These writing prompts are designed to captivate students, encouraging them to delve deeper into the rich themes and ideas embedded in Bradbury’s evocative narrative.
Winter Descriptive Writing Prompts
Enhance your student’s creative writing with these 30 winter-themed descriptive writing prompts. Perfect for immersing students in the beauty of winter, these prompts are versatile and can be used for individual lessons, starters, writing challenges, cover lessons, seasonal assignments, or independent writing tasks.
Each prompt presents a unique winter scene, item, or scenario designed to spark creativity, improve descriptive language, and encourage students to explore sensory imagery. Examples include:
➤ Describe the feeling of a chilly winter breeze on your face.
➤ Describe the sound of snow beneath your feet as you walk through a winter wonderland.
➤ Describe a snowflake.
This download includes:
★ 30 descriptive writing prompts with a hyperlinked master list
★ Individual handouts for each prompt, allowing students space to write their descriptive pieces
Encourage your students to create vivid and detailed descriptions with these inspiring winter prompts, perfect for bringing the magic of the season into their writing.
100 Speaking and Listening Prompt Cards
A set of 100 speaking and listening cards.
Each card has a different prompt question and they have worked well with students of all abilities, but have worked particularly well with SEN and EAL pupils.
I have used these for speaking and listening lessons, as a fun starter task and occasionally as writing prompt for extension tasks.
Each flashcard has a fun and interesting prompts that will not only allow for students to think critically but will help them in developing their vocabulary and language skills.
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Dystopian Creative Writing Prompts Bundle for Narrative and Descriptive Writing
Dive into the dark and captivating world of dystopian literature with our comprehensive Dystopian Writing Bundle. This bundle combines three powerful resources to spark your students’ creativity and inspire them to write compelling dystopian tales. Perfect for English classrooms, creative writing sessions, homework assignments, and more, this bundle provides a wealth of prompts and activities to engage and challenge your students.
Included in the Bundle:
Dystopian First Lines Creative Writing Prompts
Explore dystopian worlds and inspire creativity with 30 evocative opening lines from iconic dystopian novels and short stories. These prompts immerse students in eerie landscapes and stimulate their imagination, making them ideal for writing assessments, starter activities, cover lessons, homework tasks, and more.
Dystopian-Themed Picture Prompts
Enhance your students’ writing skills with 44 dystopian-themed picture prompts. Each polaroid-style prompt features a unique dystopian image, perfect for narrative or descriptive writing exercises. These prompts are suitable for one-off lessons, cover work, extension tasks, writing challenges, writing stations, homework assignments, or independent writing activities. Simply print, cut out, and laminate the prompts for reuse in your classroom.
Dystopian Creative Writing Prompts
Spark your students’ creativity and inspire them to write dystopian tales with 48 versatile prompts. This set includes:
12 plot prompts to help students generate ideas for their dystopian stories.
12 character prompts to inspire the creation of memorable and complex characters.
12 first lines to get students started with a thought-provoking hook.
12 setting prompts to craft immersive and eerie dystopian environments.
Also included is a PowerPoint presentation containing all 48 prompts, and two graphic organisers to help students plan and organise their dystopian stories. Ideal for writing assessments, writing challenges, writing centres, homework, cover lessons, free writing, or shared writing.
Why Choose This Bundle?
Versatile and Engaging: Suitable for a variety of classroom activities, from starter tasks to in-depth writing assignments.
Customisable and Reusable: Printable and laminate-friendly prompts for repeated use.
Comprehensive and Inspiring: Covers all aspects of dystopian writing, including plots, characters, settings, and engaging first lines.
Enhances Writing Skills: Encourages critical thinking, creativity, and the development of descriptive language and narrative techniques.
Challenge your students to imagine a bleak future and explore the darker side of humanity with these dystopian writing prompts. Whether they’re crafting tales of rebellion, oppression, or survival, this bundle will push their creativity and help them develop their writing skills in a thrilling and engaging way. Download the Dystopian Writing Bundle today and watch your students create chilling dystopian stories that will captivate and intrigue their readers!