What will happen to this cave-man? Your 5th grader can decide by writing a creative and exciting story to go with this illustration.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Esperanza from Esperanza Rising.

Soar to new storytelling heights with the help of these ready-to-print story cards.

Second graders love telling stories! Help them plan their own small moment stories using this handy graphic organizer.

This guided practice reinforces how strong writers make claims and support them with strong evidence.

Help your child monitor their progress as readers with this reading goals worksheet. The act of reflecting and goal setting will set students up for reading success!

Children learn to plan and organize their compositions with this writing prompt and template.

An acrostic poem is one of the most easy and rewarding ways for younger children to write poetry. Fill in the blanks to spell out "family".

What turned Louie's frown upside-down? This cute story starter gets your first grader writing a turtle tale.

We all know the classic fairy tale, and now you have a chance to put your own spin on the story of Cinderella! Your kids can let their imaginations take flight as they add their own plot twists and illustrations to the beloved story.

Here's a great activity to get your second grader's mind going and creativity in action! He'll write a story to go with the picture and even get to color too.

Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about fall break requirements!

Young writers set off on the right foot with this realistic fiction graphic organizer.

What kinds of games would you play in the jungle? Give your little monkey a fun way to practice her storytelling skills with this story starter prompt.

In this worksheet, children read an example of a bio poem for jazz musician Thelonious Monk, then use the prompt to create a bio poem for a person of their choosing.

This worksheet introduces fifth graders to Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.

A strong ending is a key part of creative writing! Have your second graders flex their fiction comprehension muscles with this activity. Students will consider problem, solution, characters, and detail as they answer questions after reading a short story.

Practicing poets can refine their sense of meter and rhythm with this worksheet about stressed and unstressed syllables.

In this worksheet, children read about the March on Washington, the ideals that inspired it,  and the people who attended it.

Here's a pretty silly writing prompt. How do a bird from the arctic and a bird from a tropical island meet up one day? Your child can decide!

Practice writing sensory poetry using this helpful template that focuses on a place and setting.

Imagine what would happen if a crow wanted to be a peacock! Give your little storyteller a fun way to practice their creative writing with this prompt.

After reading Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, give students an opportunity to engage with the book with this thoughtful extension activity! 

Help your students organize their notes as they conduct research for their informational writing.

Arrrr you ready for a swashbuckling storytelling session? Use these cards to help your little writer spin a fun tale of pirates on the beach!

Prepare students for reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor by accessing and building background knowledge!

A good introduction draws a reader into the story and makes them want to learn more. Help your second graders hook their readers as they practice writing strong introductions using this helpful worksheet.

This worksheet will help your first grader generate ideas for writing.

Use this worksheet to have students write or draw about their reading each day.

Get students thinking deeply with this spring-themed writing prompt about new beginnings!