Teaching Themes
Writing Resources: Everything You Need
These materials will give students the means to develop as writers and publish their work.
Computer Lab Activities, Interactive Whiteboard Activities, Writing Activities
Story Starters
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8
This interactive tool creates quick writing prompts to help young students delve into creative writing.
Unit Plans
Exploring the Genre of Review Writing
Grades: 3–5, 6–8
In this unit, students will investigate three areas of the review genre: food, movies, and books. Ongoing formative assessment will guide the way in helping the teacher and students study, evaluate, and write their own reflections of literature and the world around them.
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 Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities Write ItGrades: 6–8, 9–12 The premiere site for kids' and teens' writing instruction and online publishing, Write It is packed with step-by-step workshops, tutorials, and... |
Articles, Writing Prompts Bear Shadow Writing PromptsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 After reading the book, children can use these two ideas for related writing activities. |
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Articles, Book Resources Books for Teaching Autobiographical & Narrative WritingGrades: 6–8 Four great teacher-recommended resources |
Lesson Plans, Book Resources Teaching Resource Books for Persuasive WritingGrades: 9–12 This teacher-created book list includes tips for classroom use. |
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Lesson Plans, Writing Activities, Book Resources The Art of PersuasionGrades: 1–2 Sharpen students' vocabulary, persuasive writing skills, and knowledge of the constitution with this lesson plan in which they write a mock letter... |
Lesson Plans A Picture Says a Thousand WordsGrades: 6–8 Students will learn the genre of autobiographical writing by creating a well-developed plot. |
Mastering the Basics of WritingGrades: 1–2 How second graders master the basics of writing, step-by step. Talks about printing and grammar. Also covers sentence and paragraph construction... |
 Lesson Plans, Book Resources Write Like David ShannonGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 This lesson plan teaches students how to research author David Shannon and how to create a book that imitates his writing style. |
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Lesson Plans Interpreting Pie ChartsGrades: 6–8 Recommends a lesson in real-world math. This lesson discusses current gas prices and has students use pie charts to budget for a road trip. |
Lesson Plans Writing Constructed ResponsesGrades: 6–8 Presents a lesson involving constructive response on a previous assignment where students were asked to use real-world prices to build travel... |
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Lesson Plans, Writing Activities Pictures and Slogans Persuade an Audience!Grades: 6–8 Shows a lesson plan for teaching students about the persuasive tactics used in advertising, including word choice and symbols, which students... |
Lesson Plans, Book Resources Books to Teach and Motivate Math-Related Creative WritingGrades: 6–8 Creative resources for implementing writing in the math curriculum. |
 Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities, Lesson Plans and Unit Plans From Brainstorm to Published PaperGrades: 3–5 Students researh, observe, and experiment in relation to a chosen topic. They then prepare a short science report and publish it online. |
Lesson Plans, Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities Presenting Powerful Outlines for Science Fair ReportsGrades: 6–8 Students hold presentations that inform their classmates about the steps involved in creating a polished science report. |
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Biographies, Unit Plans, Computer Lab Activities, Online Learning Activities, Writing Activities Writing With Writers for Grades 1-3Grades: 1–2, 3–5 Introduce different writing genres and improve writing skills in these areas. |
Teaching Guides Books and Resources for the Writing With Scientists ActivityGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Books and resources to be used with the "Writing With Scientists" student activity. |
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Book Resources Writing with Writers Books and ResourcesGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Books and resources for teaching Writing with Writers unit. |
Lesson Plans Adding Strong Voice to Your WritingGrades: 3–5 Students learn to identify strong voice in picture books by determining the emotions they feel when listening to a mentor text. Afterwards,... |
