Get your kids writing about their reading! When students note key observations as they read, they have a better chance at understanding a text's message.

Analogies are a way of describing the similarities between two things by comparing them.

Paraphrasing is an important skill for writing a research paper. Students can practice putting someone else's writing into their own words.

Combine a fun coloring exercise and writing refresher in one with this story starter featuring an alien dancing to his favorite music!

What's your favorite holiday? Write five reasons to back up your opinion in this worksheet.

History buffs and fiction lovers alike will enjoy learning about legendary writer Mark Twain with this Wild West worksheet!

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Finding the Key Details.

Children will write a story about Sheep and friends' fun night out together in this creative writing prompt.

Does your child have a wild imagination? Give them a fun outlet with a creative writing prompt! This one asks them to imagine a hidden door they've discovered.

Children are guided through the process of writing clear, well supported arguments with this writing template.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Putting it Together to Find the Main Idea.

Celebrate Easter by trying your hand at acrostic poetry!

Introduce your students to argument writing with this high-interest prompt about homework!

Imagine what you could do if you could fly! Practice your handwriting and creativity with these sentence starters.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Who are the Key Characters?

Sink your teeth into some vampire history and lore with this playful Halloween worksheet!

In this writing exercise, children write a descriptive paragraph or two about the colors that surround them in autumn.

Help your student practice story organization with this exercise, where they'll identify the supporting details that properly support the main idea.

If your family owns a cat, this is a perfect time to make the furry family member the star while your child practices penmanship (without even knowing it).

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Finding the Details and Asking for Answers.

Get students' wheels turning and stomachs churning with this reflective writing prompt!

Show students editing symbols that are used to polish writing before publishing. Then, have them practice editing a short story.

Find out other students' opinions about dessert with this tasty worksheet!

Use these vocabulary flashcards with the EL Support Lesson: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details.

It's ninjas vs zombies! Who will win? Flex your imagination to create a funny or crazy story to answer this writing prompt.

One of the best ways to prepare for writing is by examining another author’s work. In this activity, students look closely at a nonfiction text and answer questions about what they find in preparation for writing their own.

Help students improve peer writing conferences with this reflection exercise. Students will think critically about the feedback they received, discussing the comments they found most and least helpful. Afterwards, have them share their best peer feedback!

Help students practice their handwriting while rewriting these sentences as neatly as possible. Students will also get to practice counting the number of words in each sentence.

Give students another chance to think deeply and hone their writing skills with this relatable writing prompt based on a Maya Angelou quote.