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Writing Thank You Emails to Spread Kindness

Engage secondary students in a meaningful real-world writing activity at the end of the school year - or any time! Writing thank you letters is an important life skill, but it's becoming overshadowed by emails and text messages. Teach middle and high school students about how to spread love and kindness by encouraging others through writing.

FREEBIES, Modes of Writing, Writing AssignmentsMelissa KruseApril 3, 2018thank you, letter, real-world writing, business writing, end of year writing activities, kindnessComment

FIVE Unique Valentine's Day Lessons to Target Essential Skills in Secondary Classes

Valentine's Day provides an opportunity during the month of February to focus on one of the most powerful topics in literature and art: LOVE. Love is as polarizing as the Valentine's Day holiday itself: some love it, and some hate it. Nonetheless...

Holiday, FREEBIES, Mentor Texts, Writing AssignmentsMeredith DobbsFebruary 5, 2018Valentine's Day, Valentine's, close reading, holiday, creative writing, letter, letters, holiday lessonsComment