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Writing a Creative Synopsis
Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.
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Writing a Historical Dialogue
Create a dialogue with a historical figure.
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Writing a "Showing" Paragraph
Help students show instead of tell.
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Writing a Four-Star Food Review
Use this prompt to spark students' creativity.
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Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?
Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.
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Writing a 5 W’s Story
Help students write realistic stories.
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Using Perspective Shifting to Imagine History
Help students gain a historical viewpoint.
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Awaken Creativity—and Students
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Make Abstract Ideas Concrete
Make concrete representations of abstract ideas.
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Create a Memory Palace
Use spatial awareness to improve memory.
Books
Write on Course 20-20
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4 Writing Ideas for Creative Classrooms
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4 Writing Activities for Celebrating Black History
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Successful Adulting (or What You Don't Learn in School)
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Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure
Have students creatively narrate.
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Writing a Tumble-Down Poem
Help students write a free-verse poem.
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Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
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Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others
Help students improve empathy.
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How to Engage Your Students with Shared Inquiry
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Teach “Out There” Thinking
Student Writing Model
Linden’s Library
This model is based on an original story submitted by Elise, a sixth-grade writer. Note how she uses dialogue and details to bring her characters to life.
Student Writing Model
How the Stars Came to Be
Sixth-grade student Laura wrote this fantasy in which the “storybook” voice sets the tone appropriately.
Student Writing Model
The Call
Seventh-grade poet Brittany invites her readers to share in a real experience.
Student Writing Model
My Backyard
Kevin, the sixth-grade author of this poem, effectively uses personification to paint a vivid picture of his backyard.