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Grades K–12
Sparks
Infinite Words

by 826 National

Fantasy/SciFi
Informational
Memoir
Narrative
Persuasive
Poetry
STEM

Imagine you’re free to write about anything: no rules, no limits, only possibilities. "Infinite Words" invites students to share their writing for a chance to become a published author!

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Grades 6–12
Lessons
‘Round the Campfire: Urban Legends and Superstitions

by Amani Nephew, 826NYC

Fantasy/SciFi
Narrative

Behind every superstition lives a tale worth sharing. In this lesson, students will conjure their own urban legend or superstition to explain the unknown.

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Grades 3–12
Sparks
Five Rules for Living in Your Ideal Universe

by Shani Foster, 826LA

Fantasy/SciFi
Narrative

Students create five rules for living in their ideal universe—each one more ridiculous than the last!

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Grades 3–12
Sparks
Writing POV: Your Favorite Hoodie

by Shani Foster, 826LA

Narrative

What stories would your hoodie tell? In this fun and versatile writing prompt, students write from the perspective of a favorite piece of clothing.

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Grades 3–12
Sparks
A Glitter Storm of Feelings

by Shani Foster, 826LA

Narrative

What if the room rained with glitter every time you got excited? In this Spark, students imagine a world where their feelings are expressed as visible, out-of-this-world weather.

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Grades 6–8
Lessons
Technically Speaking

by 826 National, based on a workshop by Mai Lee

STEM

In this lesson, students will learn the basics of engineering to craft awesome paper airplanes and practice technical writing to recreate their designs.

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Grades 6–8
Lessons
Tinfoil Shipbuilding

by 826 National, inspired by a workshop by Daniel Johnson

STEM

Engineers, ahoy! Students put their skills to the test designing tinfoil boats, learning about density along the way. Then, they incorporate their newfound knowledge into thrilling tales.

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Grades K–12
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“Something to Say”: Breaking Through Barriers to Engage All Writers

by Amanda Holt, Erica Castro Lopez, Lorena Mercado, and Kathy Seipp, 826 Digital Educator Leaders

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Narrative
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Poetry

Uncover new ways to engage all writers with "Something to Say", a practical guide packed with classroom-tested tips, strategies, and inspiration from four 826 Digital Educator Leaders.

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Grades 2–12
Sparks
Get Journalin’: Journaling as a Practice

by 826 National

Memoir
Narrative

This Spark engages students in journaling as a practice that builds writing stamina, helps sort through ideas, and makes space for processing big feelings.

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