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 […]
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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 […]
Short Story Prompts
Journaling is a wonderful way to help students become more comfortable in their writing and in expressing their own ideas—and its benefits are even more incredible when kids begin journaling at a young age. That’s why we’ve designed a new set of 32 short story prompts especially for elementary school students. Practicing short story writing […]
Scary Story Ideas for Middle School
Shortly after the school year begins and the calendar turns to October, it’s time to start celebrating spooks and frights in your classroom. While many middle school students have moved on from the years of classroom parties, it’s still fun to get a little creative and a little scary with your lesson plans. Encouraging your […]
Writing a Suspense Story
Writing a Suspense Story: 10 Tips for Young Authors when Writing Suspense Guest Article by Tony Lee Moral When writing my new Young Adult novel Ghost Maven, about a girl who falls in love with a sailor boy, I was inspired by the works of Alfred Hitchcock when building my mystery and writing my suspense. Hitchcock was […]
St Patrick’s Day Story Starters
St Patrick’s Day— It’s a holiday filled with mischievous fun and magical discoveries at the end of the rainbow. Students love the excitement surrounding St. Patrick’s Day, so it’s great to capitalize on that joy and incorporate the holiday into your classroom lesson plans. If your students keep a journal in your class or creative writing […]
