Where the parts of speech go to work.
Learn one writing move at a time, then put them together to write the whole piece.
How every lesson works
- 1 Learn
Meet the idea with the character who teaches it.
- 2 Assess
A quick check to see what landed.
- 3 Practice
Put it to work until it sticks.
- 4 Create
Use it in the student's own writing.
- 5 Recognition
The character signs off on what was earned.
Learn one writing move at a time.
Each chapter teaches a single craft move, with a before and after you can see, that you can use in any piece.
Foundation
word and sentence craftTrade a vague noun for the one that paints the picture.
One strong verb beats a weak verb dragging an adverb.
Show the feeling with a detail; do not just name it.
Structure
sentence and paragraph craftApplication
whole-piece writingA narrative that earns its ending.
A clear topic, the facts, and the steps in order.
A claim backed by reasons that move a reader.
The Mayor's Story Spark hands you a hero, a shape, and a world, then helps you spin them into a story you can keep.
Write the whole piece.
Put the moves together: plan, draft, and finish a complete piece. Pick a lesson, then your grade.
New here? Start free with Write to Describe (Grade 1) to see a full lesson.
Give your reader a tour they can follow, step by step.
Every lesson here is mapped to your state's standards, grade by grade.