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    Writing Topic

    A typical lunch hour

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Food
    Friends
    Education

    Writing Topic

    A visit to a friend's school

    Level: 
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Friends
    Family
    Love
    People

    Writing Topic

    A visit to a relative's house

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Theme: 
    Family
    Travel
    Life
    People

    Writing Topic

    A visit with the doctor or dentist

    Level: 
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Health
    Medicine
    Life

    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

    Blog Post

    Abandoned Towers: The Importance of Feedback

    21st Century Skills: 
    Collaborating

    Blog Post

    Across the Writing Spectrum

    Writing Topic

    Activities for indoor fun

    Level: 
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Form: 
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Play
    Family
    Friends
    Fun
    Sports

    Writing Topic

    Activities for outdoor fun

    Level: 
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Form: 
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Play
    Environment
    Family
    Friends
    Fun
    Recreation
    Sports
    Exercise

    Student Writing Model

    Adam’s Train of Ghosts

    In this vintage essay, Abigail expresses her thoughts and feelings about the songwriter and lead singer of the band the Counting Crows, who are still making music a quarter century on. She analyzes the themes in Adam Duritz’s songs from the '90's and offers her interpretation of symbolism present in them.

    Level: 
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
    Mode: 
    Response to Literature
    Form: 
    Music Review
    Theme: 
    Music
    Art
    Imagination
    Entertainment
    Personality

    Minilesson

    Adjusting Your Writing Voice

    Adjust voice for audience and purpose.

    Student Writing Model

    Adopting a Pet from the Pound

    This model is based on an essay submitted by fourth-grader Kristyn. She clearly states her opinion in the first paragraph. Then she shares a supporting reason in each of the middle paragraphs.

    Level: 
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Mode: 
    Persuasive Writing
    Form: 
    Editorial
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Family
    Life

    Writing Topic

    After-school games

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Form: 
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Play
    Friends
    Education
    Sports
    Exercise

    Writing Topic

    All about an amazing animal

    Level: 
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Mode: 
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Report
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Science

    Writing Topic

    All about an amazing place

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Research Report
    Theme: 
    Community
    Culture
    History

    Books

    All Write

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Page Count: 
    560
    Student Handbook
    Price: $24.95

    Books

    All Write SkillsBook

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Page Count: 
    215
    Practice for language conventions
    Price: $15.95

    Books

    All Write SkillsBook Teacher's Edition

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Page Count: 
    224
    Practice for language conventions
    Price: $15.95

    Books

    All Write Teacher's Guide

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Page Count: 
    489
    Teacher's Guide to the All Write Student Handbook.
    Price: $0.00

    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

    Amazing facts I know

    Level: 
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Form: 
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Explanatory Essay
    Theme: 
    Education
    Animals
    Science
    Environment
    Vehicles
    Food
    Holidays
    History
    Community
    Culture
    Books

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