Use this reference sheet to encourage students to use a variety of transition words in their writing to signal the different relationships between ideas.

In this language and vocabulary worksheet, learners will read two short passages and choose the transition words that best connect the ideas and sentences.

Designed for middle grades, this grammar worksheet is a great way to give students practice using different transition words in the context of informational texts.

In this middle school grammar worksheet, learners will read short narrative passages and choose the transitions that best connect the ideas and sentences.

Wow, who knew interjections could be so fun? Use interjections in this open-ended worksheet for fifth through eighth graders!

Don’t be a copycat! Learn how to cite sources and spot plagiarism with this middle-grade worksheet.

Give your students a chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this engaging picture prompt! 

Write the research facts your way with this axolotl-themed worksheet!

Give your students a chance to voice their opinion and practice their writing skills with this fun “would you rather” writing prompt!

Give your students a chance to think critically and practice their writing skills with this engaging writing prompt.

Students will describe one of their family traditions in this narrative-writing worksheet.

Give learners a chance to hone their copyediting skills with this one-page grammar worksheet!

Think about what you want to improve about yourself as you start the new school year with this writing prompt!

Everyone loves a birthday party! Write about one of your birthday memories in this prompt worksheet!

Help your students recognize variations in speaking and writing based on context with this one-page worksheet!

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

Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about summer reading requirements!

Should schools be limited to a certain number of snow days? Learners write an argumentative response to this winter-themed writing prompt!

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

Inspire students' reflections with this summer-themed writing prompt about "cooling down" from stress!

Celebrate fall with this fun creative writing prompt!

Students practice expressing ideas precisely and concisely by revising sentences to remove vague and redundant words or phrases.

Learners practice their creative writing with this suspenseful, Halloween-themed writing prompt about a visit to a haunted house!

Invite your students to practice their creative storytelling with this fun, spring-themed writing prompt about a startling find in the picnic cooler!

Just like animals, you also need time to rest and recharge. Write about it with this reflective writing prompt!

Learn about Hanukkah and one of its most recognizable symbols with this reflective writing prompt, designed for fourth through eighth graders.

After reading Jim Murphy's novel The Great Fire, allow students to engage with the book with this thoughtful letter-writing extension activity!

Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing characters in a story in this literary response worksheet for middle grades.

Invite learners to practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about spring break homework requirements!

Learners hone their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about Valentine's Day gift exchanges!