Hobbit Day
September 22 is Hobbit Day! Let’s celebrate by writing a character into a portion of the hero’s journey, just as Bilbo refused his call to adventure from Gandalf.
What Failures Will You Turn into Successes This Year?
Dr. Seuss, Oprah Winfrey, and Thomas Edison: They all failed–or thought they had. What failure would you like a second chance with? Write your story.
How to Develop an Almost Painless Reading List for Teens and Tweens
SHARON'S BLOG Do you hear that thunder? It’s the crash of schoolbooks all over the country slamming shut for the summer. As a parent, you want your children to continue using their reading skills. You know there are so many wonderful books they would enjoy...
Poppies on Memorial Day
HIGH SCHOOL PROMPTS On Memorial Day in America, we remember and honor those in the armed services who have given their lives in the line of duty. Poppies are often given out on Memorial Day as a symbol of those fallen men and women. This tradition comes from the first...
Memorial Day Writing Prompt
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS The United States celebrates Memorial Day, a day to remember the men and women in the armed services who have given their lives for our country. The late General Colin Powell wrote of the granite Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D. C., "At no...
Writing Prompts to Celebrate Dr. Seuss
You are familiar with Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel or "Ted") through his popular stories such as Green Eggs and Ham, Horton Hears a Who, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Cat in the Hat. But did you know that he used to write very different kinds of...
Happy Birthday, Ray Bradbury!
HIGH SCHOOL PROMPTS Ray Bradbury, author of Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451, was born August 22, 1920. Though he's been gone for a few years, we still celebrate this man who helped make science-fiction the respected genre it is today. Many years ago, Ray...
Summertime Bundle 2
Summertime! The key word here is "enjoy." Enjoy these fun and thought-provoking prompts and writing ideas. Enjoy their summery-ness. And enjoy that your 5th - 12th graders are writing but you are not grading! There are six prompts and prompt bundles waiting for your...
Summertime Bundle 1
SHARON'S BLOG Take a break from grading and give your 5th-12th grade students some fun, summer-themed topics to write about. There are five for your students and one article for you. It's all about practical, real-life experiences you can turn into writing events....
“I Am Sorry for Your Loss” Tutorial
How to Write a Letter of Condolence How many times have you had to write a letter of condolence? Unfortunately, your teens and students will have to write some in their lifetimes. Your teens will have friends or family members who experience losses in their lives....
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