Minilessons

Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?

Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.

Writing Freely and Rapidly

Teach student to freewrite for ideas.

Writing Descriptions That "Show" Instead of "Tell"

Teach students to use sensory details.

Writing Back-and-Forth Stories

Inspire students to collaborate in writing.

Writing an InstaMemory

Help students narrate and describe.

Writing an Arts & Performance Review

Review a song, dance, poem, or piece of artwork.

Writing a Tumble-Down Poem

Help students write a free-verse poem.

Writing a List Poem

Learn how to write a list poem.

Writing a Historical Dialogue

Create a dialogue with a historical figure.

Writing a Four-Star Food Review

Use this prompt to spark students' creativity.

Writing a Fictionalized Diary

Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.

Writing a Family Story and Historical Marker

Inspire students to write family stories.

Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure

Have students creatively narrate.

Writing a Creative Synopsis

Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.

Writing a 5 W’s Story

Help students write realistic stories.

Writing a "Showing" Paragraph

Help students show instead of tell.

Would You Rather?

Practice usage with a game.

Words in the Wild

Search the Web for correct usage.

Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis

Help students add information and emphasis.

Using Time-Order Transitions

Teach about chronological transitions.