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In this writing stories activity, 1st graders make a list of some of the words they know. Students then write a story using two or more of these words.
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Writing Stories With Comic Strips
In this writing worksheet, students fill in a comic strip style 3 row graphic organizer to write a short story. Each row shows a starting transition word and students are instructed to include speech bubbles to show what characters are...
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The Cave
In this creative writing instructional activity, students write a short story about finding a cave with danger signs all around it. Students write about entering the cave.
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School-Home Links: Writing a Story
In this story writing worksheet, students write a story about a birthday party they went to and incorporate a clear beginning, middle, and end. Students must read the story aloud to family. Parents or guardians must sign the worksheet.
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Story Endings- "The Movies"
In this story endings worksheet, 2nd graders answer 3 questions about a story called "The Movies" that is accessed at www.roythezebra.com. They list ideas about how the character, Roy, can find his herd. They tell what they think will...
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Story Starter- The Violin Playing Cat
In this writing worksheet, students study a colorful picture of a cat playing a violin under a starry sky. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starter-- A Stubborn Goat
In this writing worksheet, students examine a colorful picture of a stubborn goat who will not be pulled where the rancher wants him to go. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starter-- Lady And Her Cat in a Taxi
In this math worksheet, students learn to recognize the number 8 by examining a cartoon character of the number. Students color the number 8.
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Story Starter-- Bunnies on a Walk
In this writing worksheet, students examine a full color picture of two bunnies taking a walk. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starter-- Three Dogs Visiting Artist
In this writing worksheet, students examine a colorful picture of an artist who has been visited by three dogs. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starter-- Frog Conversation
In this writing worksheet, students examine a colorful picture of four frogs deciding what do for fun. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starter-- Edgar the Astronaut
In this writing worksheet, students examine a colorful picture of a boy taking a space walk. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starter- Hungry Baby Bird
In this writing worksheet, students examine a colorful picture of a baby bird who is crying for a meal. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starter-- Golden Cat Tries To Nap
In this writing worksheet, students examine a colorful picture of a golden cat whose nap is disturbed by noisy bluebirds. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starters-- Two Moms in the Park
In this writing worksheet, students examine a colorful picture of two mothers chatting in a park. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starters-- Kelly And Her Kitty
In this writing worksheet, students examine a colorful picture of a little girl and her favorite kitty. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starter-- The Fish Who Hid
In this writing worksheet, students examine a colorful picture of three fish playing a hiding game in an aquarium. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
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Story Starter-- The Cat And the Bag
In this writing worksheet, students study a color picture of a cat peeking into a paper bag. Students read the story starter and finish the story on the lines provided.
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Let's Help the E Out!
Young scholars explore the short /e/ sound. They practice making the sound, noticing how their mouths move to make the sound. They use letterboxes to spell and write 'e' words. They listen for the /e/ sound in a story and then write...
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The Mysterious Tadpole
Second graders examine books written by Steven Kellogg, looking for similarities in his illustrations. They also look at images found on the Internet. They listen to a read aloud of The Mysterious Tadpole up to the point where the eggs...
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Elements of a Short Story
Students read a short story and then map out the elements of a short story using "Inspiration" software. They read 'Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allen Poe.
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Predictions, Predictions, and More Predictions
Third graders pose questions about the subject of a short story based on the title and cover illustration; then read the story and determine if their questions actually pertained to the story line, and, if so, how the story answered the...
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Stories
Students examine the book, I Wish I Didn't Have to Sleep, and examine Haring's work. They create stories about Keith Haring's pictures.
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What will you be for Halloween?
First graders construct a story sticking to the topic with 2-4 sentences.