Writing

Writing: Inquiry Search for Flying Invertebrates (middle/high)

In this paragraph and essay writing activity you will satisfy your curiosity about flying insects and bugs. Create a report that helps others understand what you have learned using a variety of resources. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing: Inquiry Search for Wingless Invertebrates (middle/high)

In this paragraph and essay writing activity you will satisfy your curiosity about wingless insects and bugs. Create a report that helps others understand what you have learned using a variety of resources. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Invertebrates of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Writing Prompt: Party (middle school)

Write what you would do to plan a birthday party for $75 or less. Expository writing exercise for intermediate and middle school students.

Comprehension: Fiction Writing; Building a Short Story (upper elem/middle)

A two page explanation of the elements of fiction and story structure with short answer questions and short story starting prompt. Use with abcteach Fiction Blueprint to help student's organize ideas for a story.

Writing Prompt: Volunteers (middle school)

Explain why it is important to be a volunteer. Expository writing exercise for middle school students.

Writing: Basic Inquiry for Land Mammals (upper/middle/high)

Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students learn about a non-flying land mammal of their choice. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Mammals of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series.

Rules and Practice: Sentence Types (elem/upper elem/middle)

Writing Prompts: Back to School (upper elem)

"It was the first day of school and I forgot..." Fifteen writing prompts and story starters with a back-to-school theme.

Writing Prompt: Friends (elem/upper elem)

"Write about a friend of yours." Lined paper with an illustration of friends and a prompt to write about a friend.

Classroom/Individual Word List: Book Aa-Zz

Writing Prompts: All About Me!

"All About Me" This twelve-page unit helps students express their interests and goals.