826 Digital: Free Lessons and Resources for Teaching Writing

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826 Digital is aligned to the Common Core ELA standards but can also work for writing programs in states with their own standards.

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826 Digital

Popular after-school program shares its resources with teachers

Pros: Writing activities have creative age-appropriate topics that'll connect with students.

Cons: Some activities use web videos but don't include links, so teachers have to search online. There's not much on offer for primary grades.

Bottom Line: This is a worth-bookmarking resource thanks to relatable writing lessons and motivating examples of actual student writing.

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