How To Choose Synonyms
Youth Writing
You already know that there are lots of synonyms (different words with the same meaning) in English - but do you know how to choose which one to use?
Gerund Or Infinitive?
Youth Writing
When you use two English verbs together, what form does the second verb take? Should you use a gerund 'doing' - or an infinitive 'to do'?
Descriptive Writing Across Genres
Youth Writing
Students will explore how descriptive writing techniques are used in both fiction and nonfiction.
Mood And Tone In Descriptive Writing
Youth Writing
Students will learn how to identify mood and tone in descriptive writing by examining word choice and sentence structure.
Similes And Metaphors In Descriptive Writing
Youth Writing
Students will explore how these figurative language techniques impact readers and think about when they would use each one in their own writing.
Haiku: Saying More With Less
Youth Writing
In this lesson students will define haiku and its purpose, explain its basic structure, and analyze how it uses imagery.
The Writing Process: Getting It Done
Youth Writing
Learn the process of ending your writing.
The Writing Process: Getting Started
Youth Writing
Learn the process of getting started with your writing.
Complete & Simple Predicates
Youth Writing
Let's take a deep dive into complete and simple predicates.
Figurative Language: Hyperbole & Personification
Youth Writing
Students will learn what figurative language is and why writers use it in descriptive writing.
Small Details, Big Impact
Youth Writing
Students will learn why writers use the descriptive writing technique of "Zooming In" to make a big impact on readers!
Show, Don't Tell
Youth Writing
Students will learn the tricks of the descriptive writing strategy "show, don't tell" to bring people and characters to life!
Engaging The Senses With Imagery
Youth Writing
Students will discover how to captivate readers by using imagery in their writing.
Intro To Descriptive Writing
Youth Writing
Students will learn what descriptive writing is, why writers use it, and why it's an important skill for life, too.
Literary Genres: Nonfiction
Youth Writing
Learn all about the word genre, and the many styles of nonfiction that you can read.
Literary Genres: Fiction Part 2
Youth Writing
Learn about six more styles of literature that you can choose to read.
Writing A Friendly Letter
Youth Writing
In this lesson, students will learn the rules for writing a friendly letter.
Writing A Short Story: Reflection
Youth Writing
Part five of the challenge of writing your own short story.
Writing A Short Story: Revising
Youth Writing
Part four of the challenge of writing your own short story.
Writing A Short Story: Drafting
Youth Writing
Part three of the challenge of writing your own short story.
Writing A Short Story: Ideating
Youth Writing
Part two of the challenge of writing your own short story.