Writing Power Warm Up
A warm-up handout that asks students to reflect on a personal experience where writing had a real-world impact, designed to spark conversation about the power of words.
Why We Write Lesson Plan
A comprehensive lesson plan for teachers, detailing objectives, materials, preparation, and a timed step-by-step guide for the 30-minute session.
Why We Write Script
A scripted guide for teachers to introduce the lesson and facilitate the initial warm-up discussion, focusing on engaging students and framing writing as a superpower.
Why Do We Write Discussion Guide
A discussion guide for teachers to facilitate a brainstorming session about the purposes of writing and to gather insights into student interests.
My Writing Life Worksheet
A student worksheet for self-reflection, allowing students to list reasons for writing, identify their interests, and express their current feelings about writing.
Why We Write Slides
A visual presentation for instruction and discussion, designed to guide students through the reasons people write and connect the topic to their own interests.