For Teachers

The Writing Challenge is a great tool to use in the classroom – use it as a class project, an alternative assignment for an English class or an extra credit assignment! It fits in well with curricula in both English and Social Studies. We find that Aboriginal students are excited about writing and become engaged in the material because it’s about them.

The Aboriginal Writing Challenge Teacher’s Guide provides simple step-by-step guidelines on how to participate in the Aboriginal Writing Challenge and classroom activities that aid in the research and creative process.

Consult the Curriculum Correlation to find out how this programme fits in with provincial curricula across the country.

Students can use the Six Steps to Writing Historical Fiction for tips on researching and creating a work of historical fiction.

Students can explore a list of Alternative Writing Styles for inspiration.