Teaching Writing

Hello there, teachers! In this guide, we’ll be discussing how to create a lesson plan for teaching the elements of a story. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to create an engaging and effective lesson plan that your students will love. Step 1: Determine Your Learning Objectives Your…

Welcome to our guide on teaching metaphor to student writers! Writers often seek to enhance their language and create a powerful impact on their readers. One way to achieve this is through the use of literary devices such as metaphors. In this article, we will delve into the definition of a metaphor, examples of how…

Character interviews are an essential tool for teachers who strive to empower their student writers in creating authentic, relatable, and engaging characters. By introducing the concept of character interviews in the classroom, you enable students to delve deep into the psyche of their characters, understanding their motivations, desires, fears, and idiosyncrasies. With your guidance, your…

Welcome to our guide on inspiring your students through creative writing prompts! As educators, we understand how important it is to engage and motivate our students, especially in the field of writing. We know that writing can be challenging for some students, but with the right prompts and encouragement, their imaginations can truly take flight….

As a creative writing teacher, you know that teaching creative writing can be challenging and rewarding. Unfortunately, while seeing your students explore their imaginations and create new worlds on paper can be exciting, they often refuse to make revisions to improve their work. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to teach secondary students to revise…

Hey there, fellow word nerds and educators! Welcome to “The Write Game,” where I’m about leveling student creativity through fun and play. If you’ve ever felt like your students were stuck in a creative rut or struggled to engage them in the writing process, you’ve come to the right place. I’m here to help you…

Teaching creative writing can be tough, especially for a new teacher. It’s hard to know how to help each student because everyone is different. It’s also hard for some students to use their imagination and be original. As a new teacher, it can be especially hard to figure out how to teach in a way…

If you’ve ever taught creative writing, you know the first thing that other teachers recommend is having student conferences about their writing. Those same teachers don’t often tell you what that is or how to do it. Here are 8 secrets to a successful student writing conference. What is a Student Writing Conference? A writing…

One of the biggest challenges in teaching creative writing is keeping students engaged and motivated to write. Let’s face it, many have had very negative experiences when it comes to creative writing, whether it was a bad grade or negative comments. But it can also be due to how open and broad the guidelines are….

A cheat sheet for grading creative writing can be a useful tool for teachers and instructors who are looking for a quick and easy way to assess the quality of their students’ writing. By providing a set of guidelines and criteria to follow, a cheat sheet can help instructors quickly and consistently evaluate the creativity,…