Build critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions for the eighth and final part of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder.

Introduce readers to the inspiring poem “Thanksgiving” by American poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox with this sixth-grade reading comprehension worksheet.

Give students another opportunity to think critically and practice their writing skills with this engaging writing prompt, featuring a quote by Helen Keller.

When students finish reading Jim Murphy’s The Great Fire, help them think about cause and effect with this graphic organizer!

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

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

Invite your students to practice their creative storytelling with this fun, spring-themed writing prompt about a peculiar find at the beach following a storm!

Use these pre-reading discussion prompts to prepare students for reading Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

After reading the last sections of Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel Esperanza Rising, engage your students in a discussion with these questions!

Help students to think critically and practice their writing skills with this thoughtful writing prompt based on a quote by poet Julia Alvarez.

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

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

Give blossoming authors a chance to practice their creative writing skills with this realistic fiction writing prompt and standards-based rubric.

After finishing R.J. Palacio’s novel Wonder, help learners analyze two characters from the book with this creative extension activity!

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

Invite students to practice their argumentative writing skills with this leap year-inspired writing prompt!

Students practice comparing and contrasting two versions of the same piece of text—written and audio/visual—with this graphic organizer!

Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the form and structure of a poem or drama in this worksheet for middle school learners.

Practice argumentative writing with this Earth Day-themed prompt about tourism's impact on the environment. 

Get students looking ahead and setting goals for themselves in the new year with this resolutions writing worksheet.

Learners hone their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about Valentine's Day celebrations at school!

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

After finishing Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, students give thought to the various settings in the story with this creative post-reading prompt!

Invite learners to practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about giving middle school students access to recess!

After reading Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, students can reflect on the themes and events of the novel with these writing prompts!

Encourage critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions from the next part of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder.

After finishing Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, choose one of Mrs Who's quotes to research, reflect on, and design a bumper sticker around.

Upon finishing The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, readers compare the written and visual forms of the story in this extension activity!