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Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students discover the role of a thesis statement. They practice writing different thesis statements as a group and then write one of their own. They use their thesis statement to write a persuasive paper. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 5th
Rating
3 Stars

Students write a story from a pumpkin's point of view. They are to use as many descriptive words as possible. They draw their own pumpkin to accompany their story. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 5th
Rating
2 Stars

Students examine the steps of writing a How-To essay. They listen to the story, "Perfect Pancakes," and write a How-To essay on the steps involved in making a bowl of cereal. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - Higher Ed
Rating
2 Stars

Students participate in a responsive writing exercise using quarters. They write a short paragraph responding to a class activity and critique each other's work. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 5th
Rating
3 Stars

Students read a short story and identify examples of alliteration. They brainstorm original material containing alliteration both in groups and individually. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students read stories that contain examples of correspondence. They review the correct form for friendly letters and business letters. They draft examples of different styles of letter writing. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th - 6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students write essays to convince their teacher to have a party for an upcoming holiday. They apply various writing strategies, including empathy, exaggeration, clarity, and strong conclusions while avoiding threats or slander. Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 1st
Rating
4 Stars

Students demonstrate the process of collaborative writing. They listen to a recording of ocean sounds, list what they heard, and write and illustrate a page for an "Under the Sea" class story. Full Review »

Grade Range
1st - 6th
Rating
4 Stars

Students examine the basic elements of creative writing. They identify characters, setting, and plot in the story, "Brave Little Monster," complete a worksheet, and write a story. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
5 Stars

Students examine the effect of cuneiform writing on the ancient Mesopotamian civilization. They explore various websites, complete a timeline, complete an online treasure hunt, and place artifacts in chronological order. Full Review »