Writing Prompts

College and Career Activities for the Classroom!

Here is a set of activities aimed for students to research and learn about colleges and careers. Google Doc of Activities Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JoSpoLq-A_M80ccR32dFWRLIOpKMN1tU0Oip47qK4NQ/edit?usp=sharing College: 2) Can You Guess the University From Only a Logo? 3) The Secret to Writing an Amazing College Admissions Essay: 4) Choose 10 College Majors That Interest You Jobs and Careers: 1) Choose 4 Careers That Interest You 2) Should High School Students Have Jobs? 3) Research a Job of the […]

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Word of the Day: Tenacious

The word “tenacious” is an adjective that means holding firmly to an idea, belief, or goal, and not giving up easily. It can also refer to something that is difficult to remove or change. For example, a person who is tenacious might be described as persistent or determined in their efforts to achieve a goal. The word can also be used to describe a material or substance that is difficult to break or tear. It […]

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First Day of School Activities (After Winter Break)

Choose Your WORD OF THE YEAR: 5 Freewriting Prompts Write a letter to the new year: Write a Mid-Year Reflection Create a Personalized Reading Plan: Capture Your Break in Six Words: first Week of School Game Plan: What Kind of Writer Am I? Build Your Reading Mindset:

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Halloween/Scary Writing Prompts

2. This activity aims to build a comparative lens when it comes to Halloween and Dia de Muertos. 3. Create a scary story from one of the following sentence starters! 4. Write a Story Using 4 Emojis! Worksheet: 5. Write a Scary Story with the Following Sentence Starter. 6. Lurking in the Distance was… 7. In the Midst of the Darkness I heard… 8. Write a Scary Story in 10 Words or Fewer!

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