In this lesson, an interactive link included to help generate ideas for stories. A button is clicked and a topic is given. In a writer's notebook or journal, each student will use the topic given and develop it. [Requires Adobe Reader.]

Smithsonian in the Classroom presents "Introduction to the Nature Journal." Teachers can download this comprehensive teaching package in which students will practice and develop their skills of writing observations and making hypotheses....

Just as the title claims, here are fifty different ways to respond to a book. Most can be adapted to all grade levels.

A unit plan that uses short stories, graphic organizers, and journal writing to get students to think about conflict resolution. Uses "Abd al-Rahmen Ibrahima" by Walter Dean Myers, Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," and...

Articles, research papers, lessons plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas and links for teachers of English as a second language students.

Young scholars will enjoy creating their own Underground Railroad, "freeing" the slaves, and writing about their journeys.

Great list of ideas for creating a storybook about the month of October.

Great source for ideas on what to do if a family member is deployed. Keep a timeline, write a journal, make postcards, and lots of other ideas help make creative use of time.

This "how-to" is devoted to turning casual ideas and observations into publishable articles and columns. Gives practical advice for all ages.

Students are introduced to the "Walk the Line" challenge question. They are asked to write journal responses to the question and brainstorm what information they need to answer the question. Ideas are shared with the class (or in pairs...

Students are introduced to the Robotics Peripheral Vision Grand Challenge question. They are asked to write journal responses to the question and brainstorm what information they require to answer the question. Their ideas are shared...