Writing
Our class uses the Writing Workshop model for writing instruction. Students will study and write in the following genres:
Students will draft, revise, edit, and publish a minimum of one completed piece of writing in each genre. |
Resources / Downloads
Personal Narratives
Essays
Fiction
How /To / Informational
Prompt Writing
Poetry
General Writing and Grammar
- Turning Point Narrative Example
- Sample Introductions and Conclusions 1
- Sample Introductions and Conclusions 2
- Story Mountain Organizer
- Leads in Narrative Writing
Essays
- Persuasive Essay Sample 1
- Persuasive Essay Sample 2
- Persuasive Essay Sample 3
- Opinion Essay Sample
- Literary Essay Sample 1
- Literary Essay Sample 2
- Tuck Everlasting Literary Essay Sample
- Literary Essay Samples
- Spaghetti Thesis Brainstorming
- Spaghetti Bullet Points Brainstorming
- Spaghetti Paragraph 2 Brainstorming
- 5 Paragraph Essay Sample 1
- 5 Paragraph Essay Sample 2
- Snow Days Essay Brainstorming
- Guide to Writing an Essay
- Literary Essay Mentor Texts
- Literary Essay Mentor Texts 2
- Argument Essay Checklist
- Reflective Essay Checklist
Fiction
How /To / Informational
Prompt Writing
- Sample Prompts 1
- Story Starters
- State of Florida Writing Prompts
- State of Oregon Writing Prompts
- State of Tennessee Writing Prompts
- Common Core Writing Prompts
Poetry
- Poetry Folder Table of Contents
- Poetry Guide (definitions and examples)
General Writing and Grammar
- The Writing Process + More Details
- Transition Words and Phrases
- Transitions Words and Phrases 2
- Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots Chart
- Powerful Words
- Editing Checklist
- Profreading Marks
- Peer Editing Instructions
- Grammar Glossary
- Common Errors
- 1200 High Frequency Words