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Middle School Writing activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy middle school writing activities to more advanced, we've got you covered!

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Challenge your child to a word count war, and practice good note-taking skills at the same time!
Note-Taking Exercise
Middle School
Composition
As your middle schooler writes a version of 'The Gift of the Magi,' he will practice creative writing as he reflects on image, sacrifice, love, and family.
O'Henry Christmas Story
Middle School
Composition
Confused about clauses? Get the concept to stick by helping your middle schooler make mix-and-match poetry dice filled with independent and dependent clauses.
Make Mix-and-Match Poetry Dice
Middle School
Grammar
Show your child that the pen really is mightier than the sword with this fun writing exercise!
The Power of the Pen: Write a Persuasive Letter
Middle School
Composition
Here's a fun game that will have your child hustling to find quotes to back up written assertions.
Go on a Citation Hunt
Middle School
Composition
Make a photo essay! This fun middle school photography activity makes creative writing come to life by turning words into pictures.
Picture Yourself a Better Writer!
Middle School
Composition
Here's a review of simile, metaphor, and personification, and a fun, creative writing activity to make things like metaphor a piece of cake!
Get Metaphor and Simile Savvy Through Writing
Middle School
Composition
Encourage your child's interest in other cultures by helping him create his own colorful prayer flag inscribed with a special message for the world.
Create a Tibetan Prayer Flag
Middle School
Composition
Help your teen analyze 'To My Mother' by Edgar Allan Poe, and then experiment with his poetry skills to create a version of his own.
Mother's Day Poem
Middle School
Composition
This activity will have your child learning about dependent and independent clauses, not to mention the punctuation that goes in the middle.
Play the Santa "Clause" Game
Middle School
Grammar
How can you get your child started if they're totally stumped? All it takes is a solid plan, man. Here's how to get started.
Cracking the Essay Question
Middle School
Composition
'CUPS' is a useful tool when helping your student edit a writing piece. Plus, it is an activity you can do together!
Essay Editing 101
Middle School
Grammar

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