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Scholastic

Scholastic: "I Feel" Origami Boxes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Give your students writing prompts to help them with their writer's block by using these PDF templates of boxes with open-ended prompts written on them. Although targeting elementary students, the concept could be used for middle school...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 7: How to Write a Memoir

For Teachers 7th Standards
How do writers present the challenges that adolescents face as they grow up? Students will learn about the importance of memoirs and coming of age literature. Students will learn about the craft of writing memoirs and explore their own...
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BBC

Bbc Education Scotland: Bitesize Revision on Macbeth

For Students 9th - 10th
This "Bitesize Revision" of "Macbeth" provides summary, discussion, and review of the Shakespearean tragedy. Also includes a "Craft of the Writer" section that discusses the use of blank verse, rhyme, dramatic irony, and imagery.
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Other

Charlotte Zolotow: Paul Zindel Becomes an Author

For Students 9th - 10th
Editor Charlotte Zolotow's large site offers this page about Paul Zindel, how they met, and how she influenced his creative life. Especially interesting is Zindel's description of all she brought to his life and craft as a writer.

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