The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler
Adults Writing
Dig into the myth of the Green Knight, who comes to King Arthur’s court to challenge the honor and bravery of Camelot’s knights.
Would you raise the bird that murdered your children? - Steve Rothstein
Adults Writing
Dig into the evolutionary strategy of brood parasitism, where one animal tricks another into rearing its young.
The tragic myth of the Sun God's son - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Writing
Dive into the Greek myth of Helios and Phaethon, where the Sun God allows his mortal son to drive his chariot for a day.
Why should you read Toni Morrison’s “Beloved”? - Yen Pham
Adults Writing
Dig into Toni Morrison’s novel, "Beloved," which tells the story of a family of former slaves whose home is haunted by an abusive spirit.
Can you solve the riddle and escape Hades? - Dan Finkel
Adults Writing
The underworld is overcrowded, and Zeus has ordered Hades to let some spirits out. Hades arranges all the souls of the dead in a line before Cerberus. When one of his three heads bites down on the soul in front of it, they’ll get returned to the land of the living. Anyone to the left must stay in Hades forever. Can you pick the right spot and escape the underworld? Dan Finkel shows how.
The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Writing
Dive into the Japanese folktale of a scholar’s quest to purify his body and mind, and the spiritual secret he discovers along the way.
How to outsmart the Prisoner’s Dilemma - Lucas Husted
Adults Writing
Puzzle through the classic game theory challenge, The Prisoner’s Dilemma, and decide: would you choose to spare or sacrifice?
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Writing
Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea.
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Writing
Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea. (Part Two of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts)
Why should you read “Moby Dick”?
Adults Writing
Dive into Herman Melville’s classic novel “Moby Dick,” the story of Captain Ahab’s hunt for revenge against the white whale who bit off his leg.
The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary - Lisa Janae Bacon
Adults Writing
Get to know the life of West African revolutionary Thomas Sankara, and his pursuit of liberating Burkina Faso from colonial rule.
Can you solve the dragon jousting riddle? - Alex Gendler
Adults Writing
After years of war, the world’s kingdoms have come to an agreement. Every five years, teams representing the elves, goblins, and treefolk will compete in a grand tournament of dragon jousting...
The mysterious life and death of Rasputin - Eden Girma
Adults Writing
Get to know the story of Rasputin, known as the “Mad Monk,” who was assassinated for his involvement with the Russian monarchy.
The philosophy of cynicism
Adults Writing
Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.
How to Make Your Writing Suspenseful
Teachers Writing
Writers harness that fear not by revealing horrors, but by leaving the audience hanging in a state of suspense. Victoria Smith gives some tips for adding suspense to your writing.
550 Prompts for Narrative and Personal Writing
Teachers Writing
Questions that invite students to tell stories, describe memories, make observations, imagine possibilities, and reflect on who they are and what they believe.
Why should you read “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy?
Adults Writing
Dig into Arundhati Roy’s “The God of Small Things,” and follow the story of fraternal twins whose lives are destroyed by society’s “Love Laws.”
Why should you read “The Master and Margarita”? - Alex Gendler
Adults Writing
Get to know the Russian classic “The Master and Margarita,” a genre-defying blend of political satire and occult mysticism about a visit from the Devil.
Free Ebook: Preparing Teachers to Teach Writing Using Technology
Teachers Writing
"Technology is changing not only how people write, but also how they learn to write." This free ebook discusses necessary changes in pedagogy and introduces approaches and experiences of real teachers teaching writing with technology.
Interactive Writing Benchmarks
Teachers Writing
Samples of student work at different proficiency levels to assist teachers with a better understanding of the writing competencies and benchmarks.
Steps to Get Started with Digital Student Portfolios
Teachers Writing
Here is what you need to know in order to help students create meaningful digital portfolios.