Let's write a pretend newspaper article! Here's a silly way for your child to look at telling a story the way it might be written for a newspaper.

Students are asked to think critically and hone their reflective writing skills with this thoughtful writing prompt based on a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quote.

What will happen to this cave-man? Your 5th grader can decide by writing a creative and exciting story to go with this illustration.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Esperanza from Esperanza Rising.

This guided practice reinforces how strong writers make claims and support them with strong evidence.

Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about fall break requirements!

In this worksheet, children read an example of a bio poem for jazz musician Thelonious Monk, then use the prompt to create a bio poem for a person of their choosing.

This worksheet introduces fifth graders to Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.

In this worksheet, children read about the March on Washington, the ideals that inspired it,  and the people who attended it.

After reading Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, give students an opportunity to engage with the book with this thoughtful extension activity! 

Help your students organize their notes as they conduct research for their informational writing.

Prepare students for reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor by accessing and building background knowledge!

Get students thinking deeply with this spring-themed writing prompt about new beginnings!

For kids just entering the world of research and report-writing, here's a handy reference guide on how to write a bibliography.

Give young writers a chance to voice their opinion and practice their writing skills with this fun “would you rather” writing prompt!

Teach students to organize their thoughts before they start writing with this prewriting organizer.

Give your students some practice writing an informational essay about the American Revolution!

Students will craft their own essay using this graphic organizer as a helpful way to get started.

Most people use electronics every day, from cell phones to computers to microwaves. But does your child know where electronics come from?

Your students will be ready to share their opinions and evidence when answering high interest persuasive writing prompts.

A day of fishing is interrupted by a giant sea monster! What happens next? This writing prompt will help your student stretch his imagination.

Invite learners to research Passover and record their findings using this appealing research template!

Give your students a chance to voice their opinion and practice their writing skills with this fun “would you rather” writing prompt.

This graphic organizer will help your young writers organize and explain their supporting evidence.

Inspire learners' creativity with this fun, seasonal writing prompt about a St. Patrick's Day-themed adventure!

Students will read a fascinating, informational text about fungus, then follow steps to write a conclusion.

Prepare students for reading A Night to Remember by guiding them through this anticipation guide as a pre-reading activity.

What if you had $1,000, but you couldn't spend it on yourself? Flex your creativity and goodwill thinking with this writing prompt.

Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the form and structure of a literary text with this middle school writing worksheet.