Free Novel Writing Worksheets (PDFs) The cornerstone of the Novel Factory software for writers is to handle useful information that authors might be collating in order to help them write their novel. This could be relating to plot, characters, locations and more. As well a offering a place to keep all that data, the Novel…
With this prewriting organizer, students will brainstorm and visualize details of their fictional story.
Looking for fun activities to explore the art of poetry and use it to support language learning? Try these simple and fun activities!
How many times have you set out, set on finishing a book? Only to disappoint yourself within the first month, lose momentum, and put the book on the back burner, again? You're basically afraid of committing to the project again, and I completely understand. But you're here, right now, for a reason, and I believe […]
National Novel Writing Month is just around the corner! I’ve put together a short checklist to help you get ready to start writing. Use it in combination with my NANOWRIMO Survival Kit from l…
by Jarrett Lerner I’ve been wanting to make an activity book for years now. Something that could help kids – and kids-at-heart! – explore and develop their creativity, and turn to as a source for r…
Possibly the most infamous struggle writers face daily is writer's block. You've certainly heard of it – that dreaded lack of inspiration. Luckily, there are lots of tried and true ways to beat it!
Blog Introduction: Have you thought about writing and publishing a coloring book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), but aren’t sure what niche would be most profitable? Niche research …
With this simple worksheet, you can teach your tween the basics of check writing. Print it out multiple times and make a whole checkbook!
Creative writing exercises provide an excellent way to practice writing topics such as characterization. Try these 6 exercises.
Learn the five primary types of character arc. This two-part series starts with a beat-by-beat view of the heroic arcs: Positive-Change Arc and Flat Arc.
Check out these fun activities from Award Winning Author/Illustrator Jarett Lerner to do at home or in the classsroom. Includes comics, drawing, and more.
With my small group pull-out sessions limited to half-hour increments, I'm always looking for quick, engaging reading and writing activities to reinforce literacy skills. I used to think dice games were only for teaching math and probability, but I'm starting to discover that there are ENDLESS possibilities for using dice with literacy. Are you looking for a few ideas? Well... let's shake and roll! 3 Roll-a-Dice Activities for Reading & Writing My roll-a-dice resource collection continues to grow, but here are a few resources that I've added to my literacy toolbox that may be perfect for your students. 1. Roll-a-Story
So you’ve outlined your novel into a Wall of Sticky Notes or a Corkboard of Cards. Congrats, stuff happens! But stories are not just stuff happening. Stories are a series of scenes. Is each note/ca…
Explore synonyms in your English classroom with printable synonyms worksheets, board games, and more to help elementary students build their...
Help your primary grade students explore, learn, and write about landforms. See our hands-on landforms activities plus our culminating writing project!
A template to use in the classroom when creating character profiles.
Using the term 'tragedy' about Shakespeare's plays invites attempts to fit them to the Aristotelian pattern but none of them fits comfotably. For example,
The traditional Hero is something of a loner. He goes into battle, emerging as the victor. This model doesn't really work for a Heroine's journey.
Writing activity. then students read them aloud and compare. B1 level but can be edited..................................................................................... - ESL worksheets
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One writer shares how doing a life audit helped her become the best version of herself.
Plot structure examples from fables to novels teach us much about keeping stories interesting. Learn from plot structure examples.
If I Were a Superhero Identify a few well-known superheroes with your students and brainstorm adjectives that describe these superheroes and their actions. After reviewing the list, ask students to identify people in their real lives that possess these characteristics. Ask students to complete this thinksheet and describe what kind…
Rhetorical Writing Triangle I wanted to run an advertising campaign. To test out the features of pinterest business mode. I chose this Rhetorical Writing Triangle to advertise. The campaign has generated 61 clicks. It is clear, I do not know what I am doing. But I am interested in learning so I could help out and maybe make some money. It is clear, many people want to learn about Rhetorical Writing. Yet, do they even teach it in school? I have no idea. I was home schooled. But I did attend Christian Liberty Academy. I remember some of there Grammar involved Essay writing. Book reports too.
