Writing

Don’t Make These Ten Mistakes in Your Poetry

| File type : Teaching Material

Advice from a poet for growing poets on how NOT to write poetry. Courtesy of Lynn Michael Martin at the Curator. Download the document now or read it below. ... Read More

Creating Confident Writers

This handout on teaching writing includes brainstorming activities and revision guides. Download the document now or read it below. ... Read More

Book Report Outline & Author Posters

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A book report outline and a collection of author posters featuring Hesba Stretton, Sydney Taylor, Dr. Paul White, Meindert de Jong, and Johanna Spyri. From the contributor: "I put up one author’s... Read More

Building Writing Skills

James Martin | Writing

Why is writing so important? How can I get my students to enjoy it?

Poetry Composition Prompt

Contributors: Josh Nisley | File type : Document

An assignment in which high school literature students compose an original poem that imitates the form and style of an early American poem. The assignment could be adapted for any literary period or s... Read More

Scarlet Letter Character Analysis Prompt

Contributors: Josh Nisley | File type : Teaching Material

A writing prompt describing how to write an analysis of a character from Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter. Download the document now or read it below. ... Read More

Autobiography Project

Author: Josh Nisley

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These materials are designed to help advanced student writers complete an in-depth autobiography project. The series includes writing guides and prompts for each of the seven chapters and supporti... Read More

Autobiography Chapter 6: Who Are You?

This writing guide prompts students to reflect on their identity, personality, and character. Download this worksheet now or read it below. ... Read More

Autobiography Chapter 7: Looking Forward

This writing guide prompts students to discuss their dreams, plans, and expectations for the future. Download this worksheet now or read it below. ... Read More

Autobiography Revision Checklist

A checklist that enables students to review, evaluate, and revise their autobiographies. Download this worksheet now or read it below. ... Read More