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Summer Writing

by 826 National

Fantasy/SciFi
Informational
Narrative
Poetry

Students engage in a variety of writing prompts to keep their skills sharp over the summer break. They can also revise their writing and send it in for publication on 826 Digital!

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Grades 3–5
Lessons
Playing with Words: Idioms

by Kathy Seipp, 826 Digital Educator Leader

Narrative

In this lesson, students will illustrate the literal and figurative meaning of idioms and write using idioms.

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Grades 6–8
Sparks
Revision Bingo for Poetry

Inspired by Angela Iton and Precediha Dangerfield, 826 Valencia

Poetry

In this Spark, students will play a game of bingo to improve their poems!

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Grades 6–8
Lessons
Polishing a Poem

Inspired by Angela Iton and Precediha Dangerfield, 826 Valencia

Poetry

In this lesson, students will use mentor texts to hone their revision skills before turning to their own poetry drafts.

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Grade 3
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Day & Night

by Eloise Combs, Grade 3, MI

Poetry

A rhyming poem about true friendship

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Grade 11
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If I were a poet

by Alistar Bedell, Grade 11, CA

Poetry

A poem that employs irony, metaphor, and humor to explore the narrator's self-identity

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Grade 5
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Untitled

by Raiya Chhabra, Grade 5, VA

Poetry

A rhyming poem about a wild adventure!

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Grade 8
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Paper Doll

by Soeun Lee, Grade 8, NJ

Poetry

A poem that uses form and metaphor to immerse the reader into a challenging but relatable experience

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Grade 6
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Honey Bee

by Isaac Reynolds, Grade 6

Narrative

A short fable that highlights the importance of considering the perspectives of all creatures

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