8th Grade Educational Resources : Page 28

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

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

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

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

Students read background information about August as National Sandwich Month and then respond to reflective questions.

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

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!

Got a long winter trip ahead of you? Try this fun winter edition of the dots and boxes game.

How do stories of endurance and hope impact us? Inspire students to think deeply with this Passover-themed writing prompt!

Invite your students to practice their creative storytelling with this fun, spring-themed writing prompt about a harrowing experience at a baseball game!

Give students additional practice adding numbers in scientific notation with this friendly practice worksheet!

Use this inspirational personal narrative prompt and standards-based rubric to help middle schoolers hone their narrative writing skills.

After finishing the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry, give students a chance to “receive” a memory with this engaging extension activity!

Get more practice dividing numbers in scientific notation with this eighth-grade number sense worksheet!

Get learners' creative juices flowing with this thought-provoking, leap year-inspired writing prompt!

Get your learners thinking and writing creatively with this exciting, summer-themed prompt about a strange encounter at a local carnival!

Engage readers with a colorful artistic extension activity to go along with The Giver by Lois Lowry!

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

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

Get learners' creative juices flowing with this thought-provoking writing prompt about leap year!

Applicable to most nonfiction texts, this worksheet has students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing and evaluating the structure of a nonfiction text.

Encourage an entrepreneurial spirit with this Respond to a Topic worksheet that gets kids thinking about what type of business they could build!

Learn names, get to know your students, and help break the ice at the start of the school year with this fun name tent template.

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 9–14 of Linda Sue Park’s A Long Walk to Water. 

Research and record information about two candidates in an state or local election with this graphic organizer.

How can you show love to your friends and family? Get students thinking deeply with this Easter-themed writing prompt!

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Ponyboy From The Outsiders.