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6th Grade Common Core Writing Strategies Resources : Page 2

Give students another chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this inspiring picture prompt!

Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #12

Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #8

After finishing Rick Riordan&rsquo;s The Lightning Thief, students reflect on the author&#39;s use of dialogue and literary techniques to drive the story.

Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Analyzing Characters’ Dialogue

Use these discussion questions to engage students in thoughtful dialogue as they read chapters 9-12 of Pam Mu&ntilde;oz Ryan&rsquo;s novel Esperanza Rising!

Novel Study: Esperanza Rising: Discussion Guide #3

After finishing Mildred D. Taylor&rsquo;s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, reflect on T.J. Avery&rsquo;s decisions and consequences with this extension activity.

Novel Study: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: The Trial of T.J. Avery

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

Book Study: The Great Fire: What Went Wrong?

Students will have the opportunity to strengthen their informational essay drafts by correcting errors in conventions and mechanics. They’ll use a checklist to guide this critical step in the writing process. 

Informational Essay: Editing

Students begin their informational writing process by gathering information through research. They will use a graphic organizer to record important information and sources and reflect on how to present the information.

Informational Essay: Prewriting With Research

Give students a chance to think deeply and hone their writing skills with this relatable writing prompt featuring two quotes about friendship.

Respond to a Quote: National Best Friends Day

Explore the differences between formal and informal writing with this spring-themed writing worksheet!

Spring Writing: Formal and Informal Styles

Explore the differences between formal and informal writing with this fall-themed writing worksheet!

Fall Writing: Formal and Informal Styles

Dive into the distinctions between formal and informal writing with this summer-themed writing worksheet!

Summer Writing: Formal and Informal Styles

Channel your inner superhero with this fun writing worksheet created for fifth through eighth graders!

Expanding Sentences: Superheroes

Expand sentences by answering the questions&nbsp;how? when? where?&nbsp;and&nbsp;why?

Expanding Sentences: Mysteries

Explore more complicated sentences as you add details about where, when, why, and how!

Expanding Sentences: Exploration

Don&rsquo;t be a copycat! Learn how to cite sources and spot plagiarism with this middle-grade worksheet.

Plagiarism Detective: Sneakers #1

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6th Grade Common Core Writing Strategies Resources : Page 2

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