These principles for writing clearly address word choice, sentence length, voice, and more.
High school
Essay writing: Developing a strong thesis statement
A strong thesis statement is an argument that will define, guide, and set the tone for an essay.
Homeschoolers and the PSAT: What’s the deal?
Find out why the PSAT is such a critical step to preparing homeschoolers for the SAT.
10 writing tips for reluctant teen writers
Tips to help reluctant teen writers deal with writer’s block, frustration, and perfectionism.
4 persuasive writing prompts for high school homeschool teens
Encourage high schoolers to write convincing, persuasive arguments on both fun and serious topics.
Writing about food and culture | High school writing projects
Teens can explore their culinary passion with a writing project about food and culture.
Honor America Days | Patriotic writing prompts for homeschool teens
Inspire your teen to learn more about Honor America Days, our nation, and the American flag.
3 reasons teens should read before writing
When high school students read before writing, it helps them prepare to write essays and reports.
Creative writing prompts about art | High school essay topics for homeschool
Investigation and imagination help teens dig into three creative writing prompts about art!
Writing a fictional story: The creative process
Teens and adults can use these building blocks of the creative process to write a fictional story
Essay prompts about extraordinary mothers | Creative writing prompts for teens
Have some creative fun with essay prompts featuring extraordinary mothers from across time and imagination.
Reflective essay prompts for high school students
Encourage teens to think about role models, challenges, and missed opportunities.
Learning about sentence variations from Pottery Barn
Using an array of sentence variations helps students enhance their writing with fresh style and vigor.
Expository journal prompts for high school | Exploring past, present, & future
Teens explore interesting journal topics that in some way tie the past to both present and future.
Creative writing prompts for teens
Turn a personal experience into a movie synopsis or write from fresh points of view with these fun prompts.
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