Spark brainstorming and imagination with these Writing Prompt Cubes students can use in both creative storytelling and nonfiction writing activities. With different writing prompts on every side (36 prompts total), foam cubes offer a variety of ideas for individual or group writing projects. Cubes are quiet when rolled—perfect for centers. Activity Guide included. Cubes measure 1 5/8.

• 36 writing prompts total
• Cubes measure 1-5/8''
• Activity guide included

Instant 5-day units provide in-depth practice with the writing process and writer's craft skills. Each grade-specific volume offers quick and easy mini-lessons, 100+ fun and engaging practice activities, end-of-unit assessments, plus BONUS pre- and post- assessments online.

• Writing
• Grade 2
• Sold in each

Both teachers and parents appreciate how effectively this book helps students master skills in writing. This book provides activities that are great for independent work in class, homework assignments, or extra practice to get ahead.

• Give students plenty of practice in reading comprehension.
• Fiction, nonfiction, and informational passages are provided.
• Each book has over 40 reading passages followed by multiple choice questions.

The traits have revolutionized the way writing is taught. And nobody knows the traits better than Ruth Culham, who has written over 25 books and conducted countless workshops for teachers of all grades. Now, Ruth turns her expert eye to middle school. The Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for Middle School contains classroom-tested materials developed just for teachers of grades 6-8. Brand-new scoring guides, scored sample papers, Think Abouts, warm-up exercises, focus lessons, and activities for each trait, organized by that trait's key qualities, make it easy to assess writing and deliver targeted instruction. Includes printable reproducible forms!

• The most comprehensive guide to trait-based teaching in middle school
• An all-in-one resource for building a writing traits classroom, from the ground up
• Useful trait-focused tips and tools that enable middle school teachers to hit the ground running
• Research-based strategies, presented in a friendly, encouraging tone
• The perfect companion to Culham's other trait resources
• CD includes 60 reproducible forms to help teachers implement the traits in their writing programs.

Students will be proud to have their very own books, and teachers will love watching their progress! My own books feature word lists, writing ideas and tips, plus plenty of space for students to build vocabulary, create stories and journal thoughts. Ready to color covers and to the fun. 32 pages, 8-1/2 x 7. Aligned with common core and state standards. Supports requirements of title 1 and other federally funded programs. Pack includes 25 books.

• My own books feature word lists, writing ideas and tips, plus plenty of space for students to build vocabulary, create stories and journal thoughts.
• Ready to color covers and to the fun.
• 32 pages, 8 1/2 x 7.
• Aligned with common core and state standards.
• Supports requirements of title 1 and other federally funded programs. Pack includes 25 books.

What if students could create their own thought-provoking writing starters? Now they can! This booklet is divided into three sections. Students flip through the pages to create fun what if questions designed to result in a creative written response.

• What if students could create their own thought-provoking writing starters? Now they can!
• Grade 1-3
• The three sections allow students to flip through the book and create thousands of combinations.
• Students can create their own thought-provoking writing starters.

Students flip through the pages of this 3-sectioned booklet to select a type of writing, an object to write about, and a quality of that object. Then they gain valuable writing practice as they respond to their custom-made starters. For grades 1-3.

• Help your students to see that writing can be fun!
• Students flip through the pages of this three-sectioned booklet to select a type of writing, an object to write about, and a quality of that object
• Then they gain valuable writing practice as they respond to their custom-made, silly starters
• Teaches students that writing can be fun

Students flip through the pages in the three sections of this booklet to select a setting, a character, and a plot description. Then they put their pencils and imaginations in motion as they respond to their custom-made story starters. For grades 1-3.

• Students flip through the pages in the three sections of this booklet to select a setting, a character, and a plot description
• Then they put their pencils and imaginations in motion as they respond to their custom-made story starters
• three sections
• Fun flip book

Once upon a time it was difficult for students to think up story ideas. Not anymore! The first section of this clever writing tool contains exciting quotations. The second section identifies interesting characters who might say the quotations. The last section contains situations in which the characters might say the quotations. Students select a page from each section to form an attention-grabbing sentence that will spark super story ideas. For grades 4-8.

• Students create story starters by selecting a page in each of three sections. The first section contains quotations, the second contains characters who might say the quotations, and the third contains situations in which a character might say them.
• three sections
• first section contains quotations, the second contains characters who might say the quotations, and the third contains situations in which a character might say them.
• Improves writing skills

Looking for fun prompts to get your students writing? Help is here! Your young writers will enjoy flipping through these pages to select a type of writing, an object the writing will be about, and a characteristic of that item. Together they create a starter that gives students valuable writing practice.

• Fun prompts to get your students writing
• Enjoy flipping through these pages to select a type of writing, an object the writing will be about, and a characteristic of that item
• Improves writing skills