Stories fuel us as human beings. From the most gripping fantasy to the rawest memoir, it is the stories we tell one another that help define who we are. Teaching our youth to tell their own stories, whether fiction or nonfiction, is an excellent way to boost their sense of selves, instill good communication technique […]
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30 Short Story Ideas with a Twist
One of the joys of teaching middle school students is getting to see the way they straddle the line between childhood and adulthood. In many ways, their views of the world are often still so childlike—but each day, they learn more and become more adept at critical thinking and making connections between people and events […]
Fun Story Starters for Kids
One of our favorite ways to engage middle school students who are bored with regular English classes is to ask them to write their own stories. Students who don’t see the value in reading and writing (or who simply struggle with these activities) are often well served by the chance to take their pens into […]
30 Short Story Writing Prompts
The fundamental concepts of writing are a foundational skill that students will build upon throughout their educational careers. As an elementary school teacher, you know the importance of teaching writing skills and the elements of a story to students as early as possible. In order to encourage students to write and to help them enjoy […]
33 Fictional Story Ideas
When students write fictional stories in elementary school and middle school, they naturally tend to focus more on the plot and the progression of the story. But in high school, teens have a more nuanced understanding of how plot is so often driven by characters and the emotions that influence them. That means that fiction […]
33 Good Story Prompts
Many students begin making up their own stories when they are young and full of imagination. But as kids grow up, their creativity is sometimes stifled—and not encouraged as it should be. Fortunately, journaling is a powerful way to keep kids thinking, dreaming, and creating even as they age. Encouraging your students to write creatively […]
