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Grades 5–12
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Write Your Power: Superheroes and Science Fiction with Tony Weaver, Jr.

by Tony Weaver, Jr., educator and author of the graphic novel Weirdo

Fantasy/SciFi
Narrative
Poetry

Author and educator Tony Weaver, Jr. invites students in grades 5—12 to explore science fiction with different writing prompts that invite them to build new worlds and reimagine what's possible.

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Grades 5–12
Lessons
Superhero Persona Poems

by Tony Weaver, Jr., educator and author of the graphic novel Weirdo.

Poetry

When was the last time you felt like a superhero? In this lesson, students will reflect on that moment and write a poem that shows off their inner strengths.

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Grades 9–11
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Reclaim Your Power

by Tony Weaver, Jr., educator and author of the graphic novel Weirdo, with inspiration from Cristeta Boarini, 826 MSP

Fantasy/SciFi
Narrative

What if you could change the ending to a memory that left you powerless? In this lesson, students will retell a story with a new ending, reclaiming their power in the process.

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Grades 5–12
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Heroes (and Villains, Mentors, and Sidekicks) of the Future

by Tony Weaver, Jr., educator and author of the graphic novel Weirdo

Fantasy/SciFi
Narrative

What makes a hero? In this lesson, students will develop a complex character that defies traditional archetypes and then write a superhero story featuring that character.

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Grades 9–12
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Bold New Worlds

by Tony Weaver, Jr., educator and author of the graphic novel Weirdo

Fantasy/SciFi
Narrative

World-building is a vital part of writing compelling science fiction. In this lesson, students will develop a new, in-depth world for their science fiction story.

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Grades 3–12
Sparks
Monster Mash Up

by 826 National

Fantasy/SciFi

IT’S ALIVE! In this Spark, students will play a version of the classic Exquisite Corpse activity to create new monster characters.

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Grades 3–5
Lessons
From Bad to Worse: Murphy’s Law Conflict

by Amani Nephew, 826NYC

Narrative

Have you ever had a day go from bad to worse? Blame it on Murphy’s Law! In this lesson, students will create snowballing conflicts for their character to confront.

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Grades 9–12
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Write With. . . Life Stories: Creative Influences with Fab 5 Freddy
Life Stories

by 826 National and Life Stories

Memoir
Narrative

Who or what has shaped your creativity? In this lesson, you will reflect on the creative influences in your life and create a short piece inspired by one of those influences.

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Grades 9–12
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Write With. . . Life Stories: Tending Your Creative Spark with Suleika Jaouad
Life Stories

by 826 National and Life Stories

Like any muscle, creativity can be strengthened and developed over time. In this lesson, you will carve out time for your own creative practice and reflect on the process along the way.

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