Grade 8

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.