Set Sail with a Book Week Writing Template for Young Authors

Looking for a creative way to celebrate Book Week with your students? Are you determined to keep your Book Week Festivities curriculum-aligned? If so, this Book Week Writing Template is the perfect launch point for a swashbuckling writing activity in your classroom! 

Designed to spark creativity and imagination, this printable pirate-themed Book Week Writing Template invites students to become the author of their very own pirate adventure. Whether you’re celebrating Book Week or diving into a new finish-the-story narrative writing unit, this resource is sure to make waves!

Finish The Pirate Adventure Story Prompt & Craft

The heart of this resource is a partially written Pirate Adventure Story that sets the scene with mystery, excitement, and treasure on the horizon! 

Students will read the opening portion of the story, ‘Captain Jack and the Secret Map,’ and use their imaginations to finish the tale, developing their own plot twists, new characters, and exciting endings. The story prompt, pirate-themed writing pages, and peek-over pirate craft component give students everything they need to dive into storytelling and have a blast while doing it!

Download Your Pirate Writing Prompt and Craft

This printable Pirate Writing Prompt pack includes student directions, lined writing sheets, and a peek-over pirate template for an adorable display option. Students will glue their finished stories in front of the pirate, making it look like he is holding up their writing to share. This resource is perfect for creating a fun, interactive classroom display showing off their writing and creativity. 

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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