It may seem backward to worry about getting your student to write concisely. After all, some students have trouble just getting started! But until
17 Sizzlin’ Summer Writing Prompts
17 Sizzlin’ Summer Writing Prompts
The freedom of summer is finally here! But this doesn’t mean your student has to take a hiatus from writing. Setting aside just 10 minutes each day to
How to Write a Cinquain Poem
How to Write a Cinquain Poem
cinquain (SIN-cain): an unrhymed poem consisting of five lines arranged in a special way. PlanetGraceful, ringedSpinning, whirling, twirlingDances
Spring into Writing: Fresh Writing Prompts Kids Will Love
Spring into Writing: Fresh Writing Prompts Kids Will Love
The cold weather is fading, and new buds are appearing all around. A restless energy of anticipation fills the air. This can only mean one thing… it’s
Students Are Unprepared for College-Level Writing
Students Are Unprepared for College-Level Writing
In a separate blog post, we talked about the importance of strong writing skills in the workplace. Now let’s take a look at the grim statistics
4 Technology Writing Prompts for Teens
4 Technology Writing Prompts for Teens
Technology is so prevalent today that it’s hard to imagine our lives without it. This set of technology writing prompts for teens will help your
Valentine’s Day Writing Activities
Valentine’s Day Writing Activities
It’s fun to use a holiday theme in your writing activities to tie the lesson to your celebration. Here are some creative (and painless) ways to
The 5 Stages of Storytelling That Help Students Write Exciting Narratives
The 5 Stages of Storytelling That Help Students Write Exciting Narratives
Let’s compare reading a story with climbing a mountain.Start by getting familiar with your setting. Next, begin the long, steady climb, with all its
WriteShop Joins the Demme Learning Family!
WriteShop Joins the Demme Learning Family!
A New Year Brings a New Curriculum! Demme Learning has extended our language arts offerings to now include WriteShop, an award-winning curriculum