Writing Prompts

NYT: The Learning Network

The New York Times provides many resources for teachers on their website. The Learning Network has many writing prompts based on current events and recent articles. Reading and writing could be integrated using these articles. Additionally, there is a section to make comments. Students can practice writing public comments on their opinions and perspectives. Finally, there are often writing contests for students. This could be a fun way to get students to participate in a larger community.