Should primary graders have their own computers? Should animals be kept in captivity? Young writers learn how to develop and support a claim in this short unit on persuasive writing.

Break down the parts of argumentative writing with a critical thinking activity. High schoolers read an article of your (or their choice), and use a graphic organizer to delineate the ways the author structures his or her arguments.

In this resource students will have an opportunity to learn about fractured fairy tales and fables with the help of Jon Scieszka. This site also features a writer's workshop where students can write their own fractured tale and publish...