Note-Taking Exercise
If your child is still writing too much in his class notes, help him with this fun activity. Challenge your child to a word count war, and get in a screening of his favorite movie at the same time!
Go on a Citation Hunt
Want to help your child learn to find quotations from books and articles that will support an argument? Here's a fun game that will have him hustling to find quotes to back up written assertions.
The Power of the Pen: Write a Persuasive Letter
Letter-writing is a powerful way to express concerns. Show your child that the pen really is mightier than the sword with this fun writing exercise!
Host a Founding Fathers Feast
Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures and assigning each character to a dinner guest.
Essay Editing 101
CUPS, which stands for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling, is a useful tool when helping your student edit a writing piece. Plus, it is an activity you can do together!
Cracking the Essay Question
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.
Get Metaphor and Simile Savvy Through Writing
How do literary devices work? Here's a review of simile, metaphor, and personification, and a fun, creative writing activity to make things like metaphor a piece of cake!
Create a Tibetan Prayer Flag
Prayer flags are a rich part of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Encourage your child's interest in other cultures by helping him create his own colorful prayer flag.
Writing a Research Report
Got a research assignment that you just can't seem to get started on? Here's a day-by-day plan to research report success (procrastination not included!).
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