Writing Worksheets

“I Am” and “I Am From” Poem Examples and Activities

What are “I Am” and “I Am From” poem examples and activities? “I Am” and “I Am From” poems celebrate identity, culture, and history. Whether you’re meeting your students at the start of the year, honoring their resilience after a challenging school year, or want to integrate social-emotional wellbeing and…

Slant Rhyme Examples and Activities

What is a slant rhyme? Read on for examples and activities! Slant rhyme is when words sound similar, but are not exactly the same. Think of this type of rhyme as “bending” the rules in order to make a nearly-perfect rhyme. Slant rhymes can be a great way to challenge…

Repetition Examples and Activities

Let’s learn about repetition with examples and printable activities! What is repetition? Repetition is an important part of poetry. When lines and words are repeated, it can tell us a great deal about a poet’s intended effect or message. In speeches, stories, music lyrics and poems, repeated lines can emphasize…

Onomatopoeia Examples and Activities

Here, you’ll find ReadingVine’s resources focusing on onomatopoeia examples and activities! What is onomatopoeia? Onomatopoeia is a figurative language technique where a writer uses words that model or name a sound. These words can include “buzz” “clang” “chop” “zip” and “boom.” Looking for a more comprehensive list? Be sure to…

Internal Rhyme Examples and Activities

An internal rhyme is when two words within the same line rhyme because of the sound each word makes. Internal rhymes will repeat a sound between and within a verse. Internal rhymes can include words placed at the end of a verse. An internal rhyme will create more connection through…

End Rhyme Examples and Activities

What is an end rhyme? End rhyme is when two words at the end of separate verses rhyme. In particular, the final syllable of each of those two words is what makes those verses rhyme. Some people also refer to end rhymes as “tail rhymes.” It’s important to note that…

Alliteration Examples and Activities

Welcome to ReadingVine’s library of resources for alliteration examples and activities! What is alliteration? Alliteration is the repetition of an initial sound at the beginning of words that exist within close proximity to one another. These often appear in “tongue twisters” that pose a challenge for our expression and rate…

Book Report Templates

Book reports often ask students to summarize, reflect, and share their ideas. We’ve created a series of book report templates that you can use or adapt based on a variety of learning needs. While this task may reflect individual preferences and insights, it can be collaborative. Students can share in…

Essay Outline Templates

Looking for a great way to help your students learn how to organize their essays? Organization is one of the key elements of successful writing, but it’s true that sometimes students struggle to get their ideas on paper in a way that is coherent. Use our printable essay outline templates…

Reduce Sentence Wordiness with the SEAL Writing Strategy

Welcome to ReadingVine’s page all about how to reduce sentence wordiness with SEAL Strategy Activities! The SEAL Strategy is a great classroom tool for teaching students about revising sentences to improve their writing skills by reducing overall sentence wordiness. The four steps of this learning strategy include: simplifying sentences, eliminating…