Writing Prompts Guided Writing Teaching Resources :: 601

Scholastic

Scholastic: Writing for the Sat

For Students 9th - 10th

This student guide provides insightful information about preparing for and taking the SAT. It explains how the exam is scored, how to approach the essay section, and gives prompts for practicing essay writing. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

Get Free Access See Review

Scholastic

Scholastic: The Great Gilly Hopkins

For Students 3rd - 8th

This site features the book "The Great Gilly Hopkins," by Katherine Paterson. This online resource offers discussion questions, a writing prompt and more.

Get Free Access See Review

Other

Abrams Books: Picture Day Perfection: A Common Core State Standards Aligned

For Teachers K - 1st Standards

This activity and discussion guide uses the book "Picture Day Perfect" to teach multiple common core state standards for language arts. Included in this lesson are discussion questions, a craft project, printable worksheets, and an...

Get Free Access See Review

McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "Shiloh" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th

Explore Phyllis Reynold Naylor's "Shiloh" with the help of this study guide, which provides pre-reading material (author biography, vocabulary, introductory article), reading activities, brainstorming ideas, and thought-provoking writing...

Get Free Access See Review

McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "Adventures of Tom Sawyer" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Great reading guide for "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain. Provides pre-reading material, including an author bio, book introduction, background articles, and journaling activities, as well as charting and brainstorming ideas...

Get Free Access See Review

McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "Missing May" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 7th

A great resource for students reading "Missing May," complete with a brief biography of author Cynthia Rylant, pre-reading material, diagramming activities, personal response and analysis questions, and an essay prompts for students who...

Get Free Access See Review

McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "All Quiet on the Western Front" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

A great resource for students reading "All Quiet on the Western Front," complete with a brief biography of author Erich Maria Remarque, pre-reading material, charting activities, personal response and analysis questions, and an essay...

Get Free Access See Review

AdLit

Ad lit.org: Classroom Strategies: Reading Guides

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards

Reading Guides help students navigate reading material, especially difficult textbook chapters or technical reading. Students respond to a teacher-created written guide of prompts as they read an assigned text. Reading Guides help...

Get Free Access See Review

Scholastic

Scholastic: Johnny Tremain

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

Come and discover more about the novel, "Johnny Tremain," by Esther Forbes. This site features a discussion guide, writing prompt, vocabulary builder, extension activity and more.

Get Free Access See Review

McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Great study guide for Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Before reading the book, check out an author biography, vocabulary, and pre-reading activities and questions. Also, use the guide's...

Get Free Access See Review

McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "Heart of Darkness" and "The Secret Sharer" [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Explore Joseph Conrad's novella, "Heart of Darkness," and his short story, "The Secret Sharer," with the help of this study guide. It provides pre-reading material (author biography, vocabulary, introductory article), reading activities,...

Get Free Access See Review

Scholastic

Scholastic: Owl Moon

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

Discover more about the Caldecott Medal book Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. This online resource provides a description, a discussion guide, a writing prompt, a teaching plan and more.

Get Free Access See Review

Scholastic

Scholastic: Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

Check out this site to learn more about the 1936 Newbery award-winning book Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. This site provides a description of the book, a discussion guide, a writing prompt, and more.

Get Free Access See Review

Live Wire Media

Good Character: Caring

For Students 9th - 10th

An online guide to accompany a video in the "In Search of Character," series, this website includes a definition of "Caring," discussion questions, writing prompts, and activity ideas. Good ideas for discussing how we care about other...

Get Free Access See Review

Live Wire Media

Good Character: Courage

For Students 9th - 10th

Take a self-evaluation quiz to find out if you are a "Person of courage." This website, a guide to accompany a video on courage, includes discussion questions, activity ideas, and writing prompts for students learning about what it means...

Get Free Access See Review

Read Works

Read Works: Main Idea Kindergarten Unit: Using Details to Create a Title

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson uses Amazing Gorillas! by Sarah L. Thomson and In the Wild: Leopards by Stephanie St. Pierreto to teach students how to use textual details to create a title for informational text. Ideas for...

Get Free Access See Review

Other

Mo Dept. Of Ed.: Giving and Following Directions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards

Lesson plan designed for seventh graders. Students practice giving and following directions by playing the game "Simon Says" before practicing writing clear directions about various topics, such as directions to a pizza place. Includes...

Get Free Access See Review

Read Works

Read Works: Plot Kindergarten Unit: Retelling a Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards

[Free Registration/Login Required] Teach retelling a story using plot elements through explanation, guided practice, and independent practice as learners develop the skill. The text, My Red Balloon by Eve Bunting, must be provided by the...

Get Free Access See Review

Scholastic

Scholastic: Jane Yolen Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Discover more about the award-winning Caldecott author Jane Yolen when you explore this site. This resource provides a biography, interview transcript, booklist and more.

Get Free Access See Review

McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "The Summer of the Swans" [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

A nice study guide for "The Summer of the Swan" by Betsy Byars, complete with pre-reading material, thought-provoking discussion and essay questions, and brainstorming activities. Provides excellent post-reading writing and...

Get Free Access See Review

Join Lesson Planet and gain full access to: