First graders see that some written text is for pleasure and enjoyment while some is for relaying information. They get to experience both types during the lesson. They brainstorm ideas for a story about a new kid in school to write about.

Students view different vocabulary cards with personal information words. They match pairs of cards with personal information vocabulary. They complete an information form and read their information to the class.

In this question writing worksheet, students choose a verb from the word bank at the top of the page to write 6 questions that correspond to the given statements. They use interrogatives from a second word bank to write original...

Fourth graders explore the writing and proofreading process. They practice responding to a writing prompt. Students write three paragraphs about the given prompt and proofread their work.

Students identify persuasive words in provided leaflets. In this factual writing lesson, students complete an online activity. A worksheet is provided for extra practice.

Fourth graders explore the writing process by responding to a writing prompt. They practice responding to a given writing prompt. Students write about a daydream. They write two or three paragraphs about the topic.

Students respond to a writing prompt using appropriate letter format. In this letter writing lesson, students discuss the format for letter writing and use the worksheet format to write the heading, inside address, and salutation....

Pupils use their completed outlines, notecards, and opening paragraphs to create a first draft of their research paper.  In this research writing lesson, students focus on the body of their paper as they compile their information...

Young scholars use proper writing techniques to write an effective description of the best or worst meal they have ever eaten.  In this proper writing techniques lesson plan, students review the parts of a composition and discuss...

Third graders write paragraphs. In this paragraph lesson, 3rd graders discover the parts of a paragraph as they are compared to the pieces of a sandwich. They write their own paragraph to a foreign pen-pal describing our country. 

In this writing questions worksheet, students use one of the 6 provided verbs to write questions from the 6 provided sentences. Students then use 6 interrogatives to write questions using the words in 6 sentences.

Students create a personal life timeline to better explain how a historical timeline is effective in studying history. They also write a poem about themselves.

In this careers in music worksheet, students choose a person who works in a music career that interests them. They write a letter to this person asking for more information about his or her career.

Fifth graders explore equations. In this solving equations lesson, 5th graders examine visual examples of writing and solving equations. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.

Students practice their persuasive writing skills. In this writing process lesson, students write essays that meet the requirements of the included text element worksheets and analyze poetry of their choosing.

Young scholars practice writing emergency reports. In this emergency reports lesson, students participate in a visit from a police officer or emergency technician. Young scholars then write a historical report based on the fictional...

Second graders write as essay describing the cooperative group drawing they made or describing the process to draw a group picture.

Twelfth graders are introduced to and produce several types of technical writing. They watch a crime video and write a police report, explore websites and draft summary sentences, write a personal vision quest based on "Siddhartha" and...

Learners identify at least five aspects to be examined in determining the validity of information presented on a website. They classify websites into highly trustable, trustable or questionable information sources. In addition, they...

In these sentence writing worksheets, students complete the packet of sentence writing activities to help them learn how to write complete sentences.

Students practice their writing skills. In this cause and effect writing lesson, students use the provided framework to write a cause and effect story in the style of If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.

Sixth graders write to a veteran. In this letter writing instructional activity, 6th graders identify the five parts of a letter and discuss the importance of sending thank you notes. Students write a thank you note to a veteran.

Eighth graders analyze the conveyance of honesty in written products. For this writing skills lesson, 8th graders discuss bias and fabrication in writing. Students practice sincere writing as they write statements regarding the common...

Young scholars compose a descriptive letter to their families. In this descriptive writing lesson plan students write a letter as if they have left their family for a new country and will try to convince their families to join...