8th Grade (page 119)

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Favorite Stories

Students are asked to remember their favorite stories from childhood, and then write their own stories based on those…

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Building a Buddy

Students consider what their early experiences with friends taught them about friendship.

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Teaching Otis by Loren Long

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A Disagreement

In this creative writing activity, students recall a disagreement they had with a friend, and write a story about how…

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Surprising Folks: A Look at the Truth Within

Students are asked to remember and write about a time when someone they knew turned out to be different than expected.

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Brand-New World

Students recall a time when they were in an unfamiliar place or situation, and then write a story about it.

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Quite a Trip

In this activity, students are asked to write about a vacation trip they have taken, using events from the trip to…

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Life's Not Always Fair

Students recall an incident that proves life isn't always fair. They then write a short story about this event.

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Learning Outside of School

Students consider a statement about learning outside of school. They reflect on this idea by writing a story.

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One of a Kind

Students write a short story about someone they know who is unique and unforgettable.

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Your Historical Favorite

Students choose a favorite historical figure and write a short story about that person.

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Meeting a Challenge

Students are asked to remember and write about a challenge they faced and overcame. This creative writing activity would…

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Gatsby: A Tale of Love and Loss

Students imagine that they are like Jay Gatsby, and have a lost love who is destroying them. Then they write a story…

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Old Acquaintance in a New Role

In this writing activity, students create a character based on someone they know, put the character in a new situation,…

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Great Teacher

Students are asked to remember one of their favorite teachers; record details about why this person was so special, and…

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Risking It All for a Friend

Students will imagine that a lifelong friend needs help. They will then write a story about how their assistance affects…

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False Charge

Students are asked to imagine that they are being accused of something they didn't do. They are then asked to write a…

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Coach's Dilemma

In this creative writing activity, students are given a prompt about a high-school coach who acted badly towards his…

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Betrayal

Students are asked to imagine that they run a small business and that one of their trusted employees has betrayed them.…

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Wacky Situation: A Dog's Dilemma

Students are asked to imagine that they are a dog named Doris, and that their current living situation is about to…

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Brenda's Solution

Students are given a prompt about best friends Brenda and Lucy. They are then asked to write a short story about…

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Leon the Loner

Students will write a character sketch about Leon, who is a loner. Then they will create a story around him.

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Juan's New Job

In this creative writing activity, students will read about Juan, whose summer job helps him learn something about…

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Too Much Person

In this creative writing activity, students are asked to imagine a person who has too much of a good quality, and then…

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