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    3 Wise Ways to Teach Writing

    English Language Arts: 
    Writing Process
    Writing
    21st Century Skills: 
    Critical Thinking
    Creative Thinking
    Communicating

    Blog Post

    4 Writing Ideas for Creative Classrooms

    English Language Arts: 
    Writing
    21st Century Skills: 
    Creative Thinking
    Creating
    Writing

    Writing Topic

    _ is like a boomerang

    Level: 
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Persuasive Writing
    Form: 
    Poem
    Play
    Story
    Opinion Essay
    Theme: 
    Life
    Health
    Science
    Technology

    Writing Topic

    A cozy spot at home

    Level: 
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Poem
    Story
    Play
    Narrative Essay
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Life
    Family
    Home

    Writing Topic

    A dark hallway

    Level: 
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Form: 
    Story
    Poem
    Play
    Theme: 
    Life
    Environment

    Writing Topic

    A day in the life of my pet

    Level: 
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Poem
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Family
    Love
    Home

    Student Writing Model

    A Fable

    This writing shows that the writer has a real grasp of the meaning of a fable. It has some delightful details.

    Level: 
    Grade 2
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Form: 
    Story
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Life

    Writing Topic

    A funny thing happened when . . .

    Level: 
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Creative Writing
    Form: 
    Story
    Play
    Poem
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Life
    Family
    Friends
    Education
    Work
    Fun

    Writing Topic

    A narrow escape from trouble

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Theme: 
    Life
    Rules
    Friends
    Family
    Health

    Writing Topic

    A really spooky story

    Level: 
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Form: 
    Story
    Play
    Theme: 
    Fantasy
    Play
    Imagination

    Writing Topic

    A story about a holiday

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Form: 
    Story Paragraph
    Story
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Holidays

    Student Writing Model

    A Story of Survival

    Opening with a quotation is a great way to begin a book review. Kelsey, the author, summarizes the plot well without giving away the whole story, and she shows genuine enthusiasm for the story.

    Level: 
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Mode: 
    Response to Literature
    Form: 
    Book Review
    Theme: 
    Books
    Life
    Environment
    Nature
    Literature

    Writing Topic

    A time that was just not fair

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Theme: 
    Community
    Freedom
    Rights

    Writing Topic

    A trip in a submarine

    Level: 
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Creative Writing
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Explanatory Essay
    Research Report
    Story
    Poem
    Play
    Theme: 
    Technology
    Work
    Travel
    Transportation

    Writing Topic

    A trip on a rocket ship

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Form: 
    Story
    Play
    Poem
    Theme: 
    Travel
    Future
    Fantasy
    Transportation

    Writing Topic

    A trip to a space station

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Explanatory Writing
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Story
    Poem
    Play
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Explanatory Essay
    Research Report
    Theme: 
    Technology
    Science
    Travel
    Imagination

    Writing Topic

    A walk in the woods

    Level: 
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Poem
    Theme: 
    Environment
    Seasons

    Writing Topic

    Alone on a desert island

    Level: 
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Form: 
    Story
    Poem
    Play
    Theme: 
    Health
    Environment
    Animals
    Plants
    Nature

    Writing Topic

    An excellent birthday party

    Level: 
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Poem
    Theme: 
    Family
    Friends
    Play

    Writing Topic

    An important time in history

    Level: 
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Poem
    Story
    Play
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Freedom
    Government
    History
    Rights

    Writing Topic

    An unforgettable dream

    Level: 
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Personal Writing
    Form: 
    Poem
    Play
    Story
    Personal Essay
    Theme: 
    Imagination
    Health
    Life

    Writing Topic

    Building a fort

    Level: 
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Explanatory Paragraph
    How-To
    Story
    Play
    Poem
    Theme: 
    Play
    Environment
    Friends
    Family

    Blog Post

    Celebrating Presidents' Day in the Primary Grades

    English Language Arts: 
    Reading
    Writing
    21st Century Skills: 
    Critical Thinking
    Creative Thinking
    Researching
    Social-Emotional Intelligence: 
    Empathy

    Student Writing Model

    Chloe’s Day

    Erin, fifth grade, tells her story from the point of view of her cat. The closing lines bring this adventure full circle.

    Level: 
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Form: 
    Story
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Family
    Love

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