“Why do we need to revise?” Kids discover for themselves how much better writing sounds when they take time to improve it.
Month: October 2013
7 Pinterest ideas for high school writing
Pinterest boards are filled with ideas to help you homeschool confidently. For starters, check out these ideas for high school writing!
Journaling fun with World of Animals StoryBuilders
FROM the littlest storytellers to the most reluctant writers---young or old, resistant or motivated---every child will benefit from mix-and-match writing prompts! WriteShop StoryBuilders card decks offer hours of fun creative writing projects: WriteShop offers four...
This short {brief, concise} history of synonyms will entertain your teens
If you've taught writing for awhile, this scene might sound familiar: Mom: Let’s replace some of those repeated words with interesting synonyms. Teen (grumbling): Why do we have so many words that mean the same thing, anyway? Perhaps you’ve wondered about this...
Writing prompt about prudence | Free printable
This month's printable prompt has students creating a story that illustrates prudence. Take time to discuss what prudence means, along with some examples, before writing. Enjoy! Click the image above to download the prompt. If you would like to share this prompt with...