Script Writing Handout Use this worksheet to teach students how to write a script to perform in class. This activity...		Fall Similes Students create descriptive autumn similes and write them on fall-themed paper. This is a fun...
Scoring Rubric: Fictional Narrative The organization, elements of fiction, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written...		Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli A complete transcript of the premier showing of Authors Live, with Newbery Award-winning author...
Success and Failure: Writing an Essay In this activity, students will explore how they measure success and failure in themselves and...		Detective's Log Keep track of the details in a detective story or mystery novel – including victims,...
Getting to Know Each Other Through Poetry Students get to know each other through a poetry writing activity.		Fall into Rhyme Students write a Fall poem and explore rhyming patterns.
Literary Glossary The definitions of literary terms such as memoir, tragicomedy, comedy, and more can be found in...		Recycled Poetry Students use words from newspapers and magazines to make "found" poetry. This is a great way...
Explore Poetry with Emily Dickinson Students will immerse themselves in the poems of Emily Dickinson by writing, researching,...		The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Project Ideas A creative list of ideas and activities to go with The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.
The Summer of the Swans This touching story follows the life of a young girl in search of her missing disabled brother.		Daily Journals Using a daily journal helps students maintain a collection of their thoughts and feelings.
Story Writing Printables Slideshow Inside this slideshow, you'll find a variety of story starters to inspire your students'...		Dinosaur Poetry Find suggestions for creating dinosaur-related poetry.
Writing a Poem Students write poems in different styles, such as Haiku and couplet.		A Note About Witches: Fill-in-the-Blanks Create your own silly story with this Mad-Lib type activity for The Witches by Roald...
Alliteration and Assonance Review two literary techniques, alliteration and assonance, with this worksheet. Students can...		Tips for Revising Suggestions for revising the first draft of an essay.