Gratitude Journals: Writing, Characater Education

Should technology be restricted or embraced in educational settings? Sixth graders work to answer this question by exploring the issue through mixed mediums and then crafting a written argument. Full of evidence-based strategies and...

Finding the central idea is the focus of this lesson. Middle schoolers write descriptions of different animals using details and descriptive language. They watch a video of kids using descriptive language, and then use showing language...

Begin writing personal narratives in this writing lesson. Junior high writers start by writing a journal about their favorite holiday. They read a book at their skill level and use graphic organizers to record their ideas for writing....

In this journal writing worksheet, students brainstorm about violence they have seen on TV and in video games. Students write about the harmful effects this violence can have on society.

Students consider the value of keeping a science journal. They make a journal and prepare the first entries.

Students explore social studies by answering study questions. For this U.S. Constitution lesson, students view a slide-show of paintings and documents from the 1700's when the Constitution was being drafted. Students complete a journal...

Students read an article about an athlete and decide which of the six traits of writing are being represented in the article. They work in groups to determine a particular trait and write a short story reflecting that trait. Finally,...

Fourth graders use graphic organizers and journals to practice their writing conventions. In this writing lesson, 4th graders write in their journals daily to allow them the practice needed for writing conventions and the process....

Sixth graders review a variety of journals including Anne Frank's. They create a school journal including individual entries, a dedication, pagination and illustrations.