As students make their way through school, the types of writing they do will change—as will the difficulty. Writing persuasive or argumentative essays and letters is a great skill for students to learn, and a wonderful way to help guide them on proper research techniques so they can view more than one opinion and form …
Science fiction is one of the most beloved genres of storytelling around, whether it is a movie, book, or some other medium that brings you the science fiction that you love the most. Use these prompts to engage your students and learn more about what makes them tick and what they like. Whether they love …
Hyperbole, or intentional exaggeration, can make writing more interesting—and sometimes give it a little more personality. Being able to use hyperbole doesn’t come easily to every student, but there are ways to improve this skill with practice and encouragement. We’ve put together a list of writing prompts to help students work on this skill, whether …
Is Sunday the best day of the week for you? Or is it the day you dread because the week starts the next day again, and your weekend will soon be over? Sundays are sometimes good and sometimes bad, and sometimes just plain weird. Love them, hate them, or any feeling between, Sunday provides plenty …
Despite a widely held belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. That is on September 16. Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. They defeated Napoleon and celebrate every year. Share the excitement of winning with your students using this list of …
Learning the art of similes and metaphors is a fun and imaginative part of students furthering their creative writing skills. Once they know the difference between similes and metaphors, your young writers’ skills will bloom as they figure out new ways to tell a story. We’ve put together a list of prompts to help them work …
Expository writing exercises help students practice informing or explaining a topic to their readers, without leaning too much on opinions and instead focusing on facts. Learning how to write an informative essay is a lifelong skill that will carry readers through their entire education. The earlier they refine these skills, the more successful they will be …
By the end of junior high, most students have grasped the basics of storytelling, essay writing, and poetry. However, these skills still need to be practiced and strengthened in order to keep their writing fresh and exciting throughout high school—where they will learn even more skills that will carry them through college. We’ve put together …
Creative writing exercises help students improve their skills and tap into their creative side, but sometimes it can feel daunting to come up with an idea for a story from scratch – especially if students only have a short amount of time to practice writing. “Finish the story” prompts are great for instances like this …
Fables are a way for us to hear an interesting story and to learn a lesson in the process. Often involving personifications of animals, a fable is a way for us to look at something from a different angle than we had thought before. This idea of taking a closer look, or learning an important …