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At the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, we are Switching on Learning by integrating Google’s powerful ecosystem into every classroom. This blog is a dedicated space for sharing the ideas, methodologies, and digital tools that transform the modern educational experience. Our Digital Toolkit We empower educators and students by leveraging a robust, collaborative environment: Google Workspace for Education: Driving seamless collaboration through Docs, Drive, and Classroom. The Power of AI: Utilizing Gemini and integrated AI features to personalize learning and spark creativity. Data-Driven Assessment: Using MarkBook to track student growth with precision and transparency. The Process of Learning: Leveraging Revision History to emphasize growth, iteration, and the visible journey of a student's work. From interactive Chrome tools to digital storytelling, we aren't just using tech—we’re using it to bridge gaps, foster global collaboration, and future-proof our students' skills.

100 Writing Prompts for Middle School

View John Spencers Original Blog Post @ http://www.spencerauthor.com/prompts/

Over 100 visual and video writing prompts for grades 6-8. Here’s a one-minute preview video:

One of the best aspects of being a teacher is watching students go from saying, “I hate writing,” to being so passionate about writing that they refuse to stop when the bell rings. In these moments, it can feel like magic. While there are many ways to spark the love of writing, one of my favorite strategies is a video or visual writing prompt. For over a decade, I have been creating authentic, teacher-tested writing prompts to spark the love of writing with even the most reluctant writer.
Right now, you can download a set of 100+ writing prompts (plus 30 video prompts) for free. Simply visit John's original blog post to add your email address he will send you a PowerPoint, Keynote, and PDF with the prompts.

Creative Writing Prompts

Some of the prompts focus on creative writing, like this prompt:

Personal Narrative
Other prompts use creative methods to help students feel safe sharing their story.

Persuasive Prompts

Other posts focus on persuasive techniques

Or this video prompt:

Social-Emotional Learning

Some of the prompts help guide students in self-reflection and social-emotional learning.

Creative Thinking

I also include prompts to spark creative thinking:

Science and Social Studies Integration
Some of the prompts tie into social studies, like this one:

Others connect to science:


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