Writing Skills for Elementary Students:
Ten Projects to Improve Writing

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Why writing skills for elementary students need an overhaul

In a world dominated by emails, social media, and innovative storytelling platforms, how we teach writing skills for elementary students often feels…irrelevant. Essays and book reports might tick the “writing practice” box, but they don’t always prepare students for the real-world communication skills they’ll need. Worse, they rarely inspire creativity or show kids how writing can make an impact. 


If you want kids in your microschool or innovative classroom to write boldly, think critically, and use their words powerfully, we need to rethink what writing looks like. How can we make this happen? We’ve broken it down with some fresh ideas for you and included some great information from Edutopia.

Persuasive writing skills for elementary students

At Rock by Rock, persuasive writing skills for elementary students becomes part of project-based learning in the form of Take Action Projects. Visit our library of Take Action Projects. Included in each project you will find expert instruction and advice from relevant career experts. Podcast hosts, comic book creators, and even senators join in on the writing fun with us.
  • Pitch a Community Solution: Identify a local issue, research it, and write a persuasive letter or proposal to send to local leaders.
  • Create a Public Service Video: Students write and produce a short video that raises awareness about a cause they care about, using persuasive language and compelling visuals.
  • Design a Marketing Campaign: Students create ads, slogans, and taglines for a product or service they invent, crafting persuasive arguments to sell it.

Informational writing instruction embedded within projects

  • Create a Travel Guide: Develop a guidebook for a real or fictional place, mixing maps, fun facts, and engaging informational descriptions.
  • Investigate and Report: Write a multimedia news story on a current event or community issue, including interviews and visuals.
  • Publish a Podcast Script: Students write and record a podcast episode on a topic they’ve researched, combining structure and storytelling.

Narrative writing skills for elementary students: Make it stick

  • Build a Personal Narrative Board Game: Design a game inspired by their life story, complete with written instructions and narrative-driven gameplay.
  • Write a Comic Book: Students create a story, script dialogue, and illustrate panels to craft a compelling comic.
  • Create a Picture Book: Write and illustrate a story aimed at younger readers, blending visual storytelling with narrative writing.

Other Ideas with purpose

  • Interactive Museum Exhibit: Design a museum exhibit on a topic of their choice, including artifacts or models, and write an overview that blends narrative and informational text.
These project-based ideas don’t just engage students—they teach them to write in ways that matter now and will serve them in the future. Whether it’s persuasive arguments, sharp informational pieces, or creative storytelling, these projects bring writing to life while preparing students for modern communication demands.

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