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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

5 Activities

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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

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Story, Story, and More Story

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 Story

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Literature Squares (Grades 9-12)

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Literature Squares (Grades 9-12)

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)

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

The News Today

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

The News Today

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 Today

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

Creating Setting (Grades 9-12)

Career and Future Readiness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Creating Setting (Grades 9-12)

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)

Career and Future Readiness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

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

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

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

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)

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

Grades 9 - 12

5 Hours 15 Minutes

Overview

Story, Story, and More Story

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Story, Story, and More Story

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 Story

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Literature Squares (Grades 9-12)

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Literature Squares (Grades 9-12)

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)

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

The News Today

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

The News Today

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 Today

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

Creating Setting (Grades 9-12)

Career and Future Readiness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Creating Setting (Grades 9-12)

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)

Career and Future Readiness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

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

Arts, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

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

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)

Arts, Literacy

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.