Teacher Resources
Information About Major Writing AssignmentsÂ
Unit 1: Nonfiction Description Writing
Introduction
Student Resources for Writing
Looking at Your Writing
Writing With Imagery
Reading Responses - Imagery
Writing Assignments
Unit 2: Telling a Poetic Story
Final Portfolio Instructions
Peer Editing and Poetic Devices in Songs
Writing With Poetic Devices
Narrative Poems
Positive Journal Writing
Reading Response
Unit 3: Making Up a Short Story
The Basics of Short Stories
Gathering Short Story Ideas
Short Story Rough Draft
Journal Writing
Short Story Final Draft
Unit 4: Living in a Fantasy World
Fantasy Persona
Sharing Your Fantasy Character
Reading Response - Fantasy
Fantasy Character Sketch Final Draft
Unit 5: Persona Poetry
What Is Persona Poetry?
Voice
Practicing Voice
Historical Persona Poem Final Draft
Unit 6: Writing With Humor
Introduction to Humorous Writing
Practicing With Humor
Is Your Writing Funny?
Humorous Writing Final Draft
Unit 7: Acting Out
What to Look for in Drama
Analyzing Drama
Drama Writing
Script Writing Final Draft
Unit 8: Writing a Memoir
What Is a Memoir?
Memoir Brainstorming
Writing a Memoir
Writing Portfolio