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When teaching analysis and argument writing to middle school students, it can be helpful to use games to increase student engagement and help them practice their writing skills. Let’s look at two of my favorite writing games.

Many middle school students are able to produce paragraphs and essays, but their writing style may be overly simplistic. Yes, they follow the prescribed essay outline. They have thesis statements, topic sentences, supporting details, and textual evidence. The organization is there, but something is missing. The writing seems basic. Elementary. 

Some middle school students LOVE writing, and others might need a little push. When working with students who view writing as a chore, it can be helpful to turn the writing activity into a game. This adds a bit of fun to your writing class while encouraging students to produce more writing than they would in a normal writing session. Let’s take a look at two of my favorite creative writing games for middle school students.