In this activity, you will become an “expert” on a literary or rhetorical device in just 20 minutes. Your goal is to learn as much as you can, then write and share what you’ve learned—without using your notes. Your Task Choosing Your Device You must choose the device that matches your birthdate. Worksheet:

In this activity, you will become an “expert” on a topic in just 20 minutes. Your goal is to learn as much as you can, then write and share what you’ve learned—without using your notes. Your Task Choosing Your Topic You must choose the topic that matches your birthdate. Example: If you were born on June 17, you will research Topic #17. Worksheet:

You will have 30 minutes to write a creative story with four other people. Read and follow the directions carefully.

One of the most effective ways to improve your writing and make sentences more complex is by starting them with the subordinating conjunction “although.” Try these two fun activities to help students master using “Although” in their writing. Worksheet: