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Blog Post
4 Writing Activities for Celebrating Black History
English Language Arts:
Writing
Reading
21st Century Skills:
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Researching
FAQ Page
What are the modes and forms of writing?
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others
Help students improve empathy.

Writing Topic
How we divide the chores at our house
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Personal Essay
Theme:
Rules
Family
Work
Home
Writing Topic
How I would define the word . . .
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Definition
Theme:
Education
Language
Writing Topic
How I picture myself four years from now
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Personal Essay
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Life
Future
Writing Topic
How I can change the way I look
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Personal Essay
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Life
People
Fashion
Writing Topic
How could TV be better?
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Problem-Solution
Persuasive Essay
Opinion Essay
Editorial
Theme:
Play
Entertainment
Technology
Writing Topic
How I express myself artistically
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Personal Essay
Theme:
Art
Education
Life
Entertainment
Writing Topic
How do people cope with constant pain?
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Research Writing
Form:
News Feature
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Process
Research Report
Theme:
Health
Life
People
Writing Topic
How a vehicle works
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Research Writing
Form:
Research Report
Process
Theme:
Technology
Science
Travel
Transportation
Vehicles
Energy
Student Writing Model
Deer Don’t Need to Flee to Stay Trouble-Free!
Dylan, the fourth-grade writer of this model, concludes the report by repeating the main points he explained in the body.
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Research Writing
Form:
Report
Theme:
Animals
Science
Nature
Blog Post
5 Keys to Successful Student Collaborations
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Life Skills
Communicating
Collaborating
Social Skills
Initiative
Flexibility
Productivity
Blog Post
Teaching Young Writers When to Show and Tell
21st Century Skills:
Writing
Communicating
Minilesson
Deciding When to Use Formal and Informal Language
Match language with purpose and audience.

Minilesson
Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis
Help students add information and emphasis.

Minilesson
Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down
Teach 5-5-5 breathing to calm students.

Minilesson
Creating a Rubric to Evaluate Projects
Create a quick rubric for any project.

Minilesson
Comparing Myself to a President
Compare yourself to a president.

Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Imagine History
Help students gain a historical viewpoint.

Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.

Blog Post
7 Steps to a Great Writing Workshop
English Language Arts:
Qualities of Writing
Ideas
Structure
Writing Process
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Editing
Publishing