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Writing fanfiction is a way to insert yourself and your ideas into your favorite fandoms without changing the original work itself. Whichever books, TV shows, or movies you love, you’re sure to enjoy this list of prompts to help get your fanfiction writing off to a fun start. How to Use This Guide Whether you’re …
A limerick is an entertaining or funny poem consisting of five lines. Lines one, two, and five must have seven to ten syllables while rhyming, and have the same verbal rhythm. Lines three and four only have five to seven syllables; they must also rhyme with each other and have the same rhythm. Learning poetry can be a …
Writing prompts are a great way to help your young writers practice their skills without overwhelming them with essays or long-form questions. Sometimes it’s fun to have themed prompts, but shorter, quick prompts will do just as well for smaller assignments or work during quiet times between lessons. Below, we’ve put together a list of …
Creative fiction writing is a fun way for students to practice their writing and storytelling skills, but writing nonfiction essays and journal entries is just as important. Below, you’ll find a list of writing prompts that will encourage students to explore history, form opinions, and spend time on self-reflection. These prompts cover a wide variety …
The magic of a snow day is rarely captured in quite the same way by anything else. It’s the perfect day when you’re supposed to be at school but get to stay home and play in the snow or snuggle inside with a cup of cocoa and a good book. Though it might not be …
As students make their way through school, the types of writing they do will change—as will the difficulty. Writing persuasive or argumentative essays and letters is a great skill for students to learn, and a wonderful way to help guide them on proper research techniques so they can view more than one opinion and form …
Science fiction is one of the most beloved genres of storytelling around, whether it is a movie, book, or some other medium that brings you the science fiction that you love the most. Use these prompts to engage your students and learn more about what makes them tick and what they like. Whether they love …
Hyperbole, or intentional exaggeration, can make writing more interesting—and sometimes give it a little more personality. Being able to use hyperbole doesn’t come easily to every student, but there are ways to improve this skill with practice and encouragement. We’ve put together a list of writing prompts to help students work on this skill, whether …
Is Sunday the best day of the week for you? Or is it the day you dread because the week starts the next day again, and your weekend will soon be over? Sundays are sometimes good and sometimes bad, and sometimes just plain weird. Love them, hate them, or any feeling between, Sunday provides plenty …
Despite a widely held belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. That is on September 16. Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. They defeated Napoleon and celebrate every year. Share the excitement of winning with your students using this list of …
