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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

5 Activities

Mizzen Education, Inc.↗️

Grades 9 - 12

5 Hours 15 Minutes

Overview

The playlist has been curated to support reading and literacy enrichment through fun and innovative learning experiences. This playlist supports grades 9-12 and can be implemented in a various out-of-school settings.

Story, Story, and More Story

Literacy, Arts

Grades 9 - 12

Story, Story, and More Story

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students write a story as a group. First, they use one of three starter paragraphs to begin the story independently. Then, the story is passed from one student to another to build on what was already written. Finally, students reconvene as a group to read and discuss the stories.

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Story, Story, and More StoryLiteracy, Arts
45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Literature Squares (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Arts

Grades 9 - 12

Literature Squares (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Hollywood Squares is a well-known and popular television game show. In this activity, students recreate the game with characters from literature, and they answer questions about their books. This activity uses an enjoyable premise to build knowledge and awareness of literature and may inspire students to delve further into reading.

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Literature Squares (Grades 9-12)Literacy, Arts
45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

The News Today

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

The News Today

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students will analyze the structure of the daily newspaper, and then collaborate to write a newspaper edition of their own.

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The News TodayLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications
45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Creating Setting (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Career and Future Readiness

Grades 9 - 12

Creating Setting (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students create a setting and characters and then write a story or scene with those elements. First, they create a description of a room. Then, they switch descriptions with another student, creating characters who interact in that room. Finally, students reconvene as a whole group to read and discuss their work.

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Creating Setting (Grades 9-12)Literacy, Career and Future Readiness
45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

People, Places, and Things (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Arts

Grades 9 - 12

People, Places, and Things (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students create story ideas by considering random people, places, and things. This activity builds writing skills and inspires creativity.

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People, Places, and Things (Grades 9-12)Literacy, Arts
45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

Mizzen Education, Inc.↗️

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

Grades 9 - 12

5 Hours 15 Minutes

Overview

Story, Story, and More Story

Literacy, Arts

Grades 9 - 12

Story, Story, and More Story

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students write a story as a group. First, they use one of three starter paragraphs to begin the story independently. Then, the story is passed from one student to another to build on what was already written. Finally, students reconvene as a group to read and discuss the stories.

Discover Activity

Story, Story, and More StoryLiteracy, Arts
45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Literature Squares (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Arts

Grades 9 - 12

Literature Squares (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Hollywood Squares is a well-known and popular television game show. In this activity, students recreate the game with characters from literature, and they answer questions about their books. This activity uses an enjoyable premise to build knowledge and awareness of literature and may inspire students to delve further into reading.

Discover Activity

Literature Squares (Grades 9-12)Literacy, Arts
45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

The News Today

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

The News Today

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students will analyze the structure of the daily newspaper, and then collaborate to write a newspaper edition of their own.

Discover Activity

The News TodayLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications
45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Creating Setting (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Career and Future Readiness

Grades 9 - 12

Creating Setting (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students create a setting and characters and then write a story or scene with those elements. First, they create a description of a room. Then, they switch descriptions with another student, creating characters who interact in that room. Finally, students reconvene as a whole group to read and discuss their work.

Discover Activity

Creating Setting (Grades 9-12)Literacy, Career and Future Readiness
45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

People, Places, and Things (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Arts

Grades 9 - 12

People, Places, and Things (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students create story ideas by considering random people, places, and things. This activity builds writing skills and inspires creativity.

Discover Activity

People, Places, and Things (Grades 9-12)Literacy, Arts
45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

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Copyright © 2026, Mizzen Education, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to empower, uplift and support out-of-school time educators.