Wildlife Writing Series | Compare & Contrast
Green Anaconda vs. Green Caiman
Read two nonfiction wildlife passages, identify meaningful similarities and differences, organize text evidence, and develop a supported comparison essay.
Writing • Grades 4–12
Writing Resources
Explore seven Wildlife Writing units (Grades 4–7), six Focused Literacy SEL reading mini-units (Grades 4–6), the Haunted Writing Workshop, and six Grades 9–12 units from The Art of Essay Writing. Each product offers a free sampler.
Five complete units • Grades 4–7
Compare & Contrast Writing
Read, organize, compare, and write with evidence from paired wildlife passages.
Wildlife Writing Series | Compare & Contrast
Chimpanzee vs. Bonobo
Compare two closely related primates using nonfiction reading, structured organizers, text evidence, and step-by-step essay writing support.
Wildlife Writing Series | Compare & Contrast
Baboon vs. Mandrill
Use paired wildlife passages and writing organizers to select evidence, explain similarities and differences, and revise a compare-and-contrast essay.
Wildlife Writing Series | Compare & Contrast
African Buffalo vs. Wildebeest
Study two African savanna animals through informational text, evidence-based comparison, prewriting, and organized explanatory writing.
Wildlife Writing Series | Compare & Contrast
Nile Crocodile vs. American Alligator
Investigate two large reptiles, compare their habitats and adaptations, organize evidence, and write a clear compare-and-contrast essay.
Two complete units • Grades 4–7
Opinion Writing
Choose a position and support it with relevant informational-text evidence.
Wildlife Writing Series | Opinion Writing
Hippopotamus vs. Rhinoceros
Read two informational wildlife passages, choose a defensible position, support it with text evidence, and draft and revise an opinion essay.
Wildlife Writing Series | Opinion Writing
African Elephant vs. Rhinoceros
Evaluate evidence from elephant and rhinoceros readings, form a claim, develop supporting reasons, and revise an evidence-based opinion essay.
Grades 9–12 • ELA Writing
The Art of Essay Writing — Grades 9–12
Six complete source-based writing units for argument, narrative analysis, informative synthesis, cause and effect, and comparative analysis. Each includes an individual free product sampler.
The Art of Essay Writing | Grades 9–12
Reflective Argument | Ethical Decision-Making
Analyze how values, responsibilities, competing interests, and consequences shape ethical choices, then develop a reasoned reflective argument supported by reading evidence.
The Art of Essay Writing | Grades 9–12
Narrative Analysis | Internal Conflict
Examine how competing values, emotions, and expectations influence decisions, then use textual evidence to explain why a person’s internal conflict matters.
The Art of Essay Writing | Grades 9–12
Informative Synthesis | Complex Systems & Decision-Making
Study relationships among interacting systems and perspectives, and write an informative synthesis explaining how connected factors influence decisions and outcomes.
The Art of Essay Writing | Grades 9–12
Argumentative Writing | Limits on Artificial Intelligence
Evaluate arguments about the use of artificial intelligence, distinguish claims from counterarguments, and support a position with evidence and clear reasoning.
The Art of Essay Writing | Grades 9–12
Cause & Effect Evaluation | Long-Term Decisions
Trace chains of decisions and delayed consequences, distinguish immediate from long-term effects, and explain outcomes through structured cause-and-effect writing.
The Art of Essay Writing | Grades 9–12
Comparative Analysis | Individual vs. Collective Responsibility
Compare personal accountability with shared community responsibility through a common reading and two evidence-based comparative essay prompts supported by planning and revision tools.
Six units • Grades 4–6
Focused Literacy Series — Reading Mini-Units & SEL
Character-centered reading, discussion, and writing activities focused on six social-emotional learning themes.
Focused Literacy Series | ELA Reading Mini-Unit | SEL
Dracula — A Lesson in Self-Control
Explore self-control through a character-centered reading mini-unit with a reading passage, reflection, discussion, and writing activities.
Focused Literacy Series | ELA Reading Mini-Unit | SEL
Frankenstein — Empathy
Explore empathy and belonging through a character-centered reading mini-unit with a story, activities, reflection, discussion, and writing.
Focused Literacy Series | ELA Reading Mini-Unit | SEL
Monsters — The Power of Teamwork
Build teamwork and collaboration through an engaging reading passage, group discussion, and writing activities.
Focused Literacy Series | ELA Reading Mini-Unit | SEL
Mummy — A Lesson in Perseverance
Explore perseverance and resilience through an engaging reading passage, meaningful discussion, and writing activities.
Focused Literacy Series | ELA Reading Mini-Unit | SEL
Werewolf — A Lesson in Integrity
Explore integrity and character through an engaging reading passage, discussion, and writing activities.
Focused Literacy Series | ELA Reading Mini-Unit | SEL
Witch — A Lesson in Respect
Explore respect and kindness through an engaging reading passage, meaningful discussion, and writing activities.
Narrative • Opinion • Expository Essays
Haunted Writing Workshop
A themed workshop for practicing three important forms of essay writing.
Haunted Writing Workshop | Essay Writing
Haunted Writing Workshop — Narrative, Opinion & Expository Essays
A themed writing workshop focused on narrative, opinion, and expository essays.
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