Writing

Fun Text Structure Non-Fiction Ideas for Students

5 Simple Text Structure Non-Fiction Styles for Upper Elementary

opinion writing examples for kids

20+ Opinion Writing Examples to Get Your Class Started Strong

narrative writing graphic organizer guide

A Useful Guide to Using a Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer for Kids

Narrative writing prompt ideas for kids

50 Exciting Narrative Writing Prompt Ideas for Upper Elementary

Using a month of poetry in the classroom

How to Use a Month of Poetry to Your Advantage in 3rd – 6th Grade

Strategies for paragraph writing

5 Powerful Paragraph Writing Strategies: Turning Words into Adventures!

15 creative ideas for notebooks

15 Creative Ideas for Notebooks in Upper Elementary Classrooms

Introduction to paragraph writing

An Introduction to Paragraph Writing and 2 Amazing Resources to Try

fun and informative writing examples for kids

Fun and Informative Writing Examples for Upper Elementary Students

Fun topics for opinion writing

Engage, Persuade, and Inspire: Exploring 5 Exciting Topics for Opinion Writing

Engage and Inspire - writing prompt with pictures

5 Ways to Engage and Inspire: The Power of a Writing Prompt with Pictures

writing prompts for fun- why kids love them in the classroom

Writing Prompts for Fun: Why Prompts are Helpful to All Students

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