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Writing for television is certainly one of the more collaborative forms of writing. But collaboration is only the first step of the process, since the goal of The Writers Room is for writers to come away with an episodic assignment to complete.

Have your students explore the exciting world of TV writing with a free lesson plan and insights from producer, writer, and Carmen Sandiego showrunner Duane Capizzi.

These sports books for kids will provide your children with some all-star fun while we wait until it’s safe to get back on the field and in the stands.

These stories will probably stick with you the rest of your life—the characters and what they experience are just that unforgettable! 

These stories will probably stick with you the rest of your life—the characters and what they experience are just that unforgettable!

As educators, encouraging our students to go deep into science can spark their passion and open up avenues for their creativity through artistic expression.

Dystopian novels—often set in the future—depict undesirable or frightening societies where the citizens suffer from restrictions and/or injustices.

Dystopian novels—often set in the future—depict undesirable or frightening societies where the citizens suffer from restrictions and/or injustices.

Download a sample chapter from Finish the Fight!, accompanied by activities to engage students and honor 100 years of voting rights for women.

Teach your students how to write a rap with Dr. Chris Emdin using this rap lesson plan, complete with a writing template, rubric, and teacher guide.

Though we may sometimes have differences of opinion with our friends or family members, they are often the ones we rely on to see us through difficult times.

Though we may sometimes disagree with our friends or family members, they are often the ones we rely on to see us through difficult times.

Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

Graphic novels are hugely popular with readers of all ages. They capture our attention and keep us turning pages compulsively.

Discover five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and having fun.

Explore five days of reading and learning activities designed to engage your child in an exploration of sports, games, and puzzles.

Graphic novels are hugely popular with readers of all ages. They capture our attention and keep us turning pages compulsively.

This week’s suggested titles all fall into the nonfiction category, but they are anything but dull! If you like learning about real people and the real world, these are for you.