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Writers Express Teacher's Guide
Minilesson
Writing a "Showing" Paragraph
Help students show instead of tell.
![Writing a "Showing" Paragraph A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITEWATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_97187492.jpg?itok=b3LAsKXA)
Minilesson
Writing a 5 W’s Story
Help students write realistic stories.
![Writing a 5 W’s Story Two ice skaters glide along a frozen river](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_281489336-%281%29.jpg?itok=lYrZ-U5l)
Minilesson
Writing a Creative Synopsis
Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.
![Writing a Creative Synopsis Television illustration](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/watchingForFun.jpg?itok=n-1oXcxt)
Minilesson
Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure
Have students creatively narrate.
![Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure a diary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_173670611.jpg?itok=GBm_Hxvp)
Minilesson
Writing a Family Story and Historical Marker
Inspire students to write family stories.
![Historical Marker Kascinski's World Famous Hot Dog Stand Plaque](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/kascinskiHotDogStand_0.jpg?itok=jZxfA85M)
Minilesson
Writing a Fictionalized Diary
Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.
![Writing a Fictionalized Diary Writing a Fictionalized Diary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/makingAlbums.jpg?itok=FR9EuZ8M)
Minilesson
Writing a Four-Star Food Review
Use this prompt to spark students' creativity.
![Writing a Four-Star Food Review Image of plates and silverware](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_286756667.jpg?itok=EEdFMgUW)
Minilesson
Writing a Historical Dialogue
Create a dialogue with a historical figure.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_147845900.jpg?itok=QEBIySkQ)
Minilesson
Writing a List Poem
Learn how to write a list poem.
![Writing a List Poem Quill and Ink](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_210202204.jpg?itok=rExl2TuW)
Minilesson
Writing a Tumble-Down Poem
Help students write a free-verse poem.
![Writing a Tumble-Down Poem Dalmatian dog lifts his head up and sniffs](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_302349713.jpg?itok=1mqf8HiA)
Blog Post
Writing Advice from Favorite Authors
Minilesson
Writing an Arts & Performance Review
Review a song, dance, poem, or piece of artwork.
![Vintage symbols of various arts Vintage symbols of various arts](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_179125196.jpg?itok=bDc7YOI2)
Minilesson
Writing an InstaMemory
Help students narrate and describe.
![Writing an InstaMemory smartphone in female hands taking photo](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_189095906.jpg?itok=8kAiPH_o)
Blog Post
Writing and the Global Village
Minilesson
Writing Back-and-Forth Stories
Inspire students to collaborate in writing.
![Writing Back-and-Forth Stories Creepy old house in the woods](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_192333377.jpg?itok=PiwWd9X2)
Minilesson
Writing Descriptions That "Show" Instead of "Tell"
Teach students to use sensory details.
![Writing Descriptions That "Show" Instead of "Tell" A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_153228815.jpg?itok=Q_QstPzY)
Minilesson
Writing Freely and Rapidly
Teach student to freewrite for ideas.
![Writing Freely and Rapidly Illustration of a notebook and pencil](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/commas-in-series-color.jpg?itok=bm6kiSkX)
Blog Post
Writing IS Civilization
Blog Post
Writing to Celebrate Women's History
Blog Post
Writing to Learn Revisited…Again
Blog Post
Writing Workshops: The Only Way to Go
Minilesson
Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?
Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.
![Writing: Now how do I get out of this one? Mop](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_82852942.jpg?itok=3uWIuCok)