Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources That Extend the Visit
An author visit can spark excitement, but the real magic happens when students keep writing after the assembly. These free resources from Mark help teachers turn the visit into classroom writing, discussion, and creative work.
Free Downloads
Writing Tools to Use After the Visit
Free, classroom-ready downloads from Mark's main site. Each one opens in a new tab so you can keep this page handy.
- 365 Writing PromptsA full year of quick daily prompts to build a consistent 15-minute writing habit.Get it free →
- 5 Strategies for Reluctant WritersProven ways to get a hesitant writer putting words on the page — and eventually enjoying it.Get it free →
- How to Give Constructive FeedbackTen strategies for responding to a child's writing without crushing their motivation.Get it free →
- 11 Strategies to Finish Long AssignmentsPractical ways to help students push through long, challenging assignments to the finish.Get it free →
- Linking Fan Fiction to ReadingFifteen strategies for using fan fiction and creative writing to strengthen reading and writing.Get it free →
- Creative Writing for HomeschoolHow to weave creative writing into a homeschool routine without adding a whole new program.Get it free →
ELA Companion Guides
Teach With the Gameknight999 Books
Each guide turns a Minecraft-inspired novel students already love into lesson-ready grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities — free via BookFunnel.
Give Students an Authentic Audience for their Stories
At the end of the presentation, students are encouraged to write and submit their stories to Mark, emailing them to MarkTheMinecraftAuthor@gmail.com. Every story Mark receives will be posted to his kid-safe Fan Fiction page.
Planning a visit?
Request availability and Mark will follow up with pricing, scheduling, and everything your school needs to get started.