College is a time of immense change for any teen who is just finishing up high school—and it’s never too early to start preparing your students for all that lies ahead. Whether they’re moving cross-country to live in a dorm or staying at home and going to a community college, your students are in for […]
Writing by Grade Level
33 Writing Ideas for Middle Schoolers
Throughout every stage of their education, students should be encouraged to hone and improve their writing skills. By the time students begin middle school, they should be able to use writing in order to express an idea, create an argument and expand on specific topics. Regardless of the subject area they teach, all middle school […]
33 Argumentative Essay Topics for Middle School
Argumentative essays tend to require a little more research and logic than their cousin, the persuasive essay—but your middle school students will enjoy the opportunity to argue convincingly to readers all the same. And, more importantly, as they research their papers, gather evidence, and form their positions and arguments, they’ll be learning and practicing a number […]
5th Grade Opinion Writing Prompts
Use these fifth grade opinion writing prompts to get your kids thinking about new issues they may have never considered before—and to help them learn exactly what it takes to justify those opinions and persuade others to share their thoughts! As students transition from elementary school to middle school, they frequently become more adept at […]
30 Fiction Writing Prompts for Elementary Students
Fiction Writing for Elementary School Students — By introducing fiction writing in your elementary classroom, you are giving your students an opportunity to begin to expand their imaginations while also developing their writing skills. Through fiction writing, they learn the value of creating characters, developing a plot line and telling a story that teaches a […]
34 Quick Writing Prompts for Middle School Students
Any writer will tell you that getting started is often one of the hardest parts of writing—and for kids who are inexperienced or who lack confidence in their writing, getting started is even harder. Fortunately, a good, quick writing prompt is one of the best and simplest ways to kick-start creativity and to get the […]