Learning resources

Read widely. Write thoughtfully.

Our original reading list and learning tools give students places to find inspiration, practice language skills, and revise responsibly.

Recommended reading

Books that make language and imagination grow

Titles preserved from the original How2write Education website.

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Harry Potter Series

J.K. Rowling

02

The Hunger Games Trilogy

Suzanne Collins

03

Percy Jackson Series

Rick Riordan

04

The Diary of a Young Girl

Anne Frank

05

The Chronicles of Narnia

C.S. Lewis

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The Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien

07

Lord of the Flies

William Golding

08

Little Women

Louisa May Alcott

09

Keeper of the Lost Cities

Shannon Messenger

10

A Wizard of Earthsea

Ursula K. Le Guin

11

An Ember in the Ashes

Sabaa Tahir

12

Scythe Trilogy

Neal Shusterman

Writing tools

Support your learning—not replace it

Useful technology can help students notice patterns and revise. Original thinking and individual voice must still lead the work.

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Grammarly

Useful for checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, tone, context, structure, and conciseness after students have written and revised their own ideas.

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02

Quill.org

Free grammar and language practice with activities that help students understand how clear, effective sentences work.

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Put learning into practice

Explore a free workshop designed around guided practice and thoughtful feedback.

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