REvolting Writing
A writing, vocabulary, cursive copywork, and
illustration journal to reach reluctant writers!
Suggested for ages ~9-13 yrs.
Available in print and PDF:
What’s Inside the Book
18 chapters include:
- Revolting or Thrilling Topics
- Themed Vocabulary/Spelling Lists
- Humorous and Informative Vocabulary Exercises
- Fun Facts, Tips, and Quotes to Start Discussion
- Playful Writing Prompts
- Illustration Pages to Enhance Creative Expression
- Hilarious Cursive Handwriting Copywork
- Answer key
Types of Essays Discreetly Introduced:
- Expository/Informative/”How to”
- Descriptive
- Narrative
- Persuasive
- Opinion
- Poetry
- Creative/Free Format
When allowed to write about what excites or interests them, kids are more willing to try. Get them writing through laughter instead of tears!
Vocabulary lesson exercises include:
Matching, mad libs, crossword puzzles, multiple choice, word searches, exploring definitions, sentence completion, and even “mystery” vocabulary lists!
Writing Prompts:
The writing prompt for each chapter is humorous or thought provoking for kids. Different essay types are discreetly prompted in a conversational manner. Parents can decide whether to critique for content, grammar, or both.
*There is ample room for students to respond to writing prompts within this consumable journal.
Cursive Copywork:
Each chapter has a cursive copywork exercise related to its theme. Each is a short, funny paragraph or poem that is fun to read and offers a quick practice in cursive writing. The handwriting practice is optional and located in the back of the book.
Illustration Pages:
Students are encouraged to complete the partially started illustration pages in each chapter to compliment their writing. Often kids struggling to get their thoughts complete in the writing will enjoy this additional creative outlet.
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS BOOK?
Revolting Writing is part of the Language Arts for Revolting Writers Series designed for reluctant middle school writers (~9-13yrs)… And their frustrated homeschool parents!
The playful and humorous writing prompts ease students into writing, getting them excited to try with revolting and laugh-out-loud themes. Students and parents come together through laughter to improve learning and confidence.
*This program is flexible for multiple ages and can be used as a review course for older kids or a summer challenge for others.
Get the Complete “Revolting” Program:
REVOLTING WRITING works together with GROSS-OUT GRAMMAR BOOKS 1 & 2 and ROTTEN READING for a complete program. The writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal gets kids writing a variety of essays about topics that excite them. Silly vocabulary and illustration prompts add to the fun!
NEW! ROTTEN READING includes a rousing selection of book studies to introduce literary terms, comprehension, discussion, and even “Rotten Recipes” for edible fun!
Chapter themes align in all books in the LANGUAGE ARTS FOR REVOLTING WRITERS SERIES and can be combined for a full year of language arts and laughter!
