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University of Oregon

Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Bi Directional Spiraled Poems

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage middle schoolers in writing twist poems. Examples of ideas for these types of poems are provided. Variations of twist poems are listed as a way to...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Writing Myths

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
With this lesson plan learners can examine creation myths, then write their own unique story. Provides plenty of links to more information, an assessment rubric, and thirteen extension ideas!
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Write in the Middle: Workshop 5: Teaching Multigenre Writing

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Workshop 5 centers on multigenre writing, an eclectic approach to writing instruction that offers students a wide range of options for expressing ideas and communicating knowledge. As students explore different avenues for translating...
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The Dream Flag Project

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This creative and collaborative project is centered around the poetry of Langston Hughes, and incorporates art, multi-cultural ideas, and student performance. The site is full of examples, information, lessons and explanation.

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