8th Grade Writing Resources : Page 2

Use this sixth-grade graphic organizer worksheet to plan an argumentative essay about whether more should be done to solve a problem facing our society.

Introduce students to the power of self-appreciation with this inspiring writing activity!

When writing an informational essay, start with gathering information with the help of this research graphic organizer template.

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

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

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

Use this middle school worksheet to introduce learners to the MLA 8th edition format for citing sources and writing a bibliography.

Give students practice changing passive voice to active voice with this eighth-grade grammar and writing worksheet! 

Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about summer screen time limits!

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

Encourage students to explore the notion of identity with this reflective writing and drawing prompt!

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

Have middle school students use these writing prompts as a jumping off point as they set out to write an informational essay.

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

Young writers reflect on a time they worked hard to earn something! Kick off the writing process with this narrative writing graphic organizer.

Use this Evaluating Sources Checklist to help students evaluate their sources for relevance, accuracy, bias, and reliability.

Use this graphic organizer to help students build critical thinking skills as they plan an argumentative essay about whether people or organizations should be allowed to do certain things.

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

Students design a pet rock and use rhetorical appeals to convince their class to choose it as a mascot!

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

Help students hone their argument writing skills with this writing worksheet and graphic organizer.

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

Engage students' senses and inspire their creativity with this sensory poem template!

Write a heartfelt letter to someone who has impacted your life with this SEL writing prompt for middle grades!

This middle grades worksheet features two prompts aligned with Common Core standards for writing in response to literature, citing text evidence, and determining theme.

Should all people have a right to internet access? Argue your stance in this argument writing prompt worksheet and rubric for middle school!

Get students thinking deeply about their personality traits with this engaging reflective writing prompt!

With this middle-school revision checklist, students will be guided to review their informational writing with a critical eye in order to improve their writing.

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!

Prepare students for reading Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games by having them complete this pre-reading activity!