Writing Toolkit
Templates, planners and conventions for every writing genre.
11 resources, drawn from every relevant subject.
English / Language Arts · 10
Book Report Template
One-page book report form with prompts for setting, characters, plot, theme and review.
Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer
Six cause-and-effect boxes for analyzing a story or text. Builds reading comprehension skills.
Dialogue Punctuation Rules
How to punctuate speech in stories. Comma placement, capitalization and the dialogue tag.
Diary Entry Template
First-person reflective writing template. Includes prompts for events, feelings and a closing thought.
Letter Writing — Friendly and Formal
How to structure friendly and formal letters. Two side-by-side templates with prompts.
Newspaper Report Template
Plan and write a newspaper report. Headline, byline, lead, body and quote — with prompts for each.
Paragraph Structure — Topic, Support, Conclusion
Build clear paragraphs with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence.
Persuasive Writing Checklist
Self-assessment checklist covering persuasive techniques and structural features.
Punctuation Poster — Grades 3–5 Reference
All major punctuation marks with examples. Letter-size classroom display.
Story Planning Template — 5-Part Story Mountain
A printable story mountain with prompts for opening, build-up, problem, resolution and ending.
