Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Story Hooks.

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.

With this writing worksheet, challenge students to turn imaginary details into realistic details that could fit into a story.

Go on a reading adventure with Sinbad the Sailor, a hero of Middle Eastern myth and a great excuse to practice reading comprehension.

Learners will write an original song for planet Earth in this fun songwriting prompt.

This simple acrostic template for Earth Day makes it easy for kids of all abilities to pen a poem about the planet.

Does your kid think he knows how to write a haiku? How about draw one? Let him try it out with this haiku worksheet. Inspiration is a blank canvas!

Mix fun with zen in this haiku activity! Students will practice writing about everyday objects in the style of haiku.

Write a summer-themed dialogue for this mother and son, then color in the pictures.

Your students will read a story about an unusual Thanksgiving Day and retell it from another character’s point of view.

Use this Thanksgiving-inspired exercise to get your students’ creative juices flowing.

Inspire learners' creativity with this fun and seasonal writing prompt about a peculiar engraving!

Get ready for the next big snowstorm with a plan to stay cozy, safe, and happy!

Characters are at the very center of any story, and learning how to create dynamic characters is essential for budding writers. Your students can use this handy organizer to plan rich character development in their creative writing.

What would happen if Peter Pan invited Robin Hood to Neverland? A fun coloring page scene starts your young writer out!

Create some Halloween poetry with this acrostic poem-writing worksheet!

What if you had $1,000, but you couldn't spend it on yourself? Flex your creativity and goodwill thinking with this writing prompt.

What if Peter Pan and Alice of "Alice in Wonderland" met? Your child gets to decide what happens next and write a story based on this fun coloring page scene!

In an acrostic poem, the first letter of each line spells out a word or message! Give your child a fun challenge with this acrostic "mother" poem starter.

In this spooky-slash-silly writing prompt, kids can write about what kind of music, if any, might repel a zombie.

It's time to put on your creative writing caps! Your students will enjoy writing their own endings to this unfinished story!

Encourage young writers to create a story using tools like figurative language, adverbs, and adjectives.

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.

Children are invited to plan their ideal Thanksgiving in this creative writing exercise.

On a dark and story night... Spookify your storytelling time with some scary story cards!

Dive into creative writing with this visual story prompt.

Have some fun with haiku! Practice syllable counting and creative writing by coming up with funny haiku poems for April Fools' Day.

Put a silly spin on a sad holiday by tickling your funny bone with some calaveras literarias.

A valentine acrostic poem can help your child express his thoughts and opinions on Valentine's Day. Write a valentine acrostic poem with your kid this February.