Story Writing Tips and World-Building Prompts for Middle School Students — Some stories are interesting because of what happens, while others catch a reader’s interest simply because of where they happen. These world-building prompts for middle schoolers focus on the latter, offering interesting premises that students can use to create worlds upon which they will […]
Creative Writing
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 […]
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 […]
7 Reasons Why I Love Creative Writing
Guest Post by Betty Sims—Some people are just born to write and I’m one of them! From the time I was able to spell CAT, I’ve always loved putting pen to paper to express my thoughts or create new worlds and experiences far beyond my own. As an adult, I spend a good deal of […]
