The University of Iowa

Writing

Readers communicate ideas through writing and drawing.

Tips for Using Speech-to-Text Software

This guide includes tips for caregivers and educators who are helping students get started with speech-to-text software. It also includes sample word and sentence prompts, examples of dictation practice activities, and printable cue cards.

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Winter Writing Prompts

Responding to these winter-themed creative fiction and nonfiction writing prompts can help children and teens keep their literacy skills sharp. Each set includes 10 total prompts that encourage responders to draw from Common Core ELA Writing Standards skills. Tips for including reflection and providing teacher or caregiver feedback are also included.

Printable Prompts With Lines for Writing By Hand

PDF iconGrades K-2 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Winter Writing Prompts

Prompts With Fillable Fields for Writing via Typing

PDF iconGrades K-2 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Winter Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Winter Writing Prompts

Fall Writing Prompts

Responding to these fall-themed creative fiction and nonfiction writing prompts can help children and teens keep their literacy skills sharp. Each set includes 10 total prompts that encourage responders to draw from Common Core ELA Writing Standards skills. Tips for including reflection and providing teacher or caregiver feedback are also included.

Printable Prompts With Lines for Writing By Hand

PDF iconGrades K-2 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Fall Writing Prompts

Prompts With Fillable Fields for Writing via Typing

PDF iconGrades K-2 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Fall Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Fall Writing Prompts

Beginner's Guide to Playwriting

Step-by-step guidance for middle- and high-school students on writing a play. This will be particularly helpful for beginning playwrights and can be used with teacher or caregiver guidance or independently. The guide includes a glossary of playwriting terms.

PDF iconBeginner's Guide to Playwriting

Summer Writing Prompts

Responding to these summer-themed creative fiction and nonfiction writing prompts can help children and teens keep their literacy skills sharp. Each set includes 10 total prompts that encourage responders to draw from Common Core ELA Writing Standards skills. Tips for including reflection and providing teacher or caregiver feedback are also included.

Printable Prompts With Lines for Writing by Hand

PDF iconGrades K-2 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Summer Writing Prompts

Prompts With Fillable Fields for Writing via Typing

PDF iconGrades K-2 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 3-5 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 6-8 Summer Writing Prompts

PDF iconGrades 9-12 Summer Writing Prompts