Choose a Prompt (Creative Writing)
Two things I have learned from teaching writing prompts. 1. PRESENTATION is key. 2. Give students CHOICE. This activity is created to give students CHOICE, and the PRESENTATION includes graphics and a video.
Defend, Challenge, or Qualify the Quotes!
Writing argumentative responses to quotes have worked REALLY well in my classes. First– I teach students how to qualify an argument. Next–I have students defend, challenge, or qualify a quote. After that–students are expected to defend, challenge or qualify a set of quotes on a given topic. Here are the exact activities I use. I …
6 End-of-the-Year Resources for Teachers!
I have my students write the following prompt as a piece of creative nonfiction. I encourage students to dazzle their audience with a story. Giving students the choice to choose their prompt really helped with this writing prompt. Let students read the prompt options, reminisce, then write! These letters are often sincere and well-written. I …
Argue with Ralph Waldo Emerson
Research a Career (Mini-Unit)
Lesson Plan and Worksheets: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lp0TfFzVdBzmRsNp6IzsO3sutr3zNoyQ_bl7tsd6pC8/edit?usp=sharing
The Best Method to Improve Student Writing!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GiqiQC97gbkv593qI5OGlMdHKwM0CvRZi6HluNwjd4k/edit