Introduce students to the inspiring environmental activist Wangari Maathai. Children will read a short biography about the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Take the intimidation out of narrative writing with this exciting alternative! Budding writers and artists alike will love the chance to get creative with this comic book template.

In this two-part project, children will choose five things they are thankful for, and write them on feathers.

We all know the classic fairy tale, and now you have a chance to put your own spin on the story of Cinderella! Your kids can let their imaginations take flight as they add their own plot twists and illustrations to the beloved story.

Can you tell the difference between fact and opinion? Give your students a hand with basic logic, and help them decide what kinds of statements these are.

Budding essayists will practice organizing their ideas using the template and prompts on this worksheet.

Write a letter to the president of the United States with this fill-in-the-blanks worksheet!

Young writers will traverse the story mountain to create a narrative plot of their own! Students will consider various story elements, including characters, setting, climax, problem, and solution with this great visual aid.

Learners will discover seven facts about Mars, then use these and their own research to draft a work of science fiction.

Invite students to think creatively—and eco-consciously!—this Earth Day with this writing prompt.

Use this worksheet to help students write sentences about the first African American women to enter space, Mae Jemison.

With this worksheet, friendly letters will be under construction!

Who doesn't love dreaming about their ideal vacation? Help your young writers share their opinion of the best place to vacation while using this handy paragraph organizer.

Here's a pretty silly writing prompt. How do a bird from the arctic and a bird from a tropical island meet up one day? Your child can decide!

This resource gives your students practice creating an outline of an informational paragraph.

Learners will learn about a winter holiday, then complete the graphic organizer with their notes, using this festive research template.

What if you had a T-Rex as a pet? Dino lovers can put their imaginations to the test with this adorable story starter.

Here are four examples of mineral resources for kids to think about, plus a short explanation of what a mineral resource is.

Let your creative juices flow in this crazy writing prompt worksheet!

Use this reading and writing worksheet to teach first and second grade students about Angela Davis and her life as an activist, writer, and scholar.

Help your students prepare to write about their favorite book with this opinion writing organizer. This handy worksheet breaks down opinion writing into easy-to-follow steps that will have your kids writing persuasive essays with ease in no time.

Set goals for the year ahead with this New Year's resolutions template!

Once students have completed their first draft of opinion writing, use this handy checklist to guide them through the peer review process. Students will look for a clear opinion, supporting reasons, a conclusion, and correct spelling and punctuation.

Help your students develop and prepare a well-reasoned argument with this handy organizer! First students will choose a topic that they feel strongly about, then they'll explain the reasons for their opinion and practice writing a concluding statement.

Have your students practice fleshing out their opinions with this writing exercise. Students will love sharing their opinions about their favorite game, least favorite food, and favorite season.

A magical pirate scene serves as a prompt for young writers in this creative writing worksheet.

Young writers will enjoy responding to an imaginative prompt about a pet dinosaur.

Writing nonfiction can be a daunting task for newbies, but this note-taking sheet contains helpful prompts that keep your young writer on track.