Good writers also know how to slow down the action at just the right times to build suspense and pull the reader into the moment.

Introduce students to nonfiction genres in their school or local library!

This Christmas writing prompt gets your child to think about what it's like to have Santa's job. Try this Christmas writing prompt with your young writer.

Students complete a figurative language flip chart from the mnemonic device I SHAMPOO C.

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

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

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

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

Your young poet can review the important concepts of rhyme and rhythm by completing some practice exercises based on this poem.

Learn all about how to write a haiku with this quick and easy worksheet on the structure of this timeless poetry type.

Give students an opportunity to think critically and practice their writing skills with this thoughtful writing prompt based on a Nelson Mandela quote.

This mentor text can support fifth graders as they learn good technique for argument essay writing.

How would our lives be different if we were aquatic creatures living underwater? Have your kid flex his creativity with this fun writing prompt.

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

Learners practice their creative writing with this fun, Halloween-themed writing prompt about a costume with a superpower twist!

These printable cards give students the chance to practice using supporting evidence to identify an author’s claims.

With this exercise, your students will master the art of revision using standard editing marks.

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

Whether students are revising handwritten drafts or work that has been written on the computer, this activity will serve as a resource to help your writers understand some basic word processing tools.

With this art-based activity, students will practice supporting their opinion with evidence.

Fill in the speech and thought bubbles as a guy and girl talk on the phone.

Students will use real nonfiction texts to search for transition words and then consider how they are used to connect ideas.

Set goals for the year ahead with this New Year's resolutions template!

Keep creativity alive this winter break with a creative writing prompt, inspired by the spirit of Christmas giving!

Children learn to recognize how they can write with a certain reader, or audience, in mind, in this hands-on worksheet.

Children learn to recognize how they can write with a certain reader, or audience, in mind, in this hands-on worksheet.

Learners will love thinking and writing creatively with this fun, seasonal writing prompt inspired by St. Patrick's Day!

The incredible Kid Wizard and Ninjastar are about to face off with their arch-nemesis! But how will things end?