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Maybe you are a new teacher, or a seasoned one that is taking on a new role as a writing instructor, or maybe you just want to shake up your writing time this year…keep reading to learn more about what narrative writing is, tips to teach it, and some great resources to make it easier for you! There are several… Read More
Are you looking for resources to teach narrative writing? I have you covered! Check out my Narrative Writing Prompts & Worksheets for the kindergarten-4th grade. There is a variety of prompts and worksheets to use in your room. Plus they are low-prep; just print and teach! KINDERGARTEN Narrative WRITING PROMPTS AND WORKSHEETS Teaching narrative writing can be difficult in kindergarten… Read More
Are you looking for picture book ideas for your next writing unit? Perhaps you’re about to teach personal narrative writing to your students and you’re in dire need of ideas and recommendations for story books. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with the best mentor texts for teaching personal narratives! Why use personal narrative mentor texts? First up, let’s just… Read More
Are you struggling to teach writing to your 3rd graders? Perhaps you just don’t know where to start. You’re constantly googling, ‘how do you teach writing to 3rd graders?’ or ‘how can I help my 3rd graders with writing?’ You’re tearing your hair out with frustration. Maybe it’s because your school doesn’t provide you with a writing curriculum. So, you’re… Read More
Hey, so tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re teaching writing. You’ve finished your explicit teaching and explained the writing task. Your students have started working and they seem to be on task and scribbling down their story ideas. Then, you look over and see one of your students. Let’s call him Johnny. He’s got a blank piece of paper… Read More
I fell in love with PowerPoints before I had even graduated as a teacher! I created my first PowerPoints in my final practicum and I have been addicted ever since. So I want to talk about the power of PowerPoints as a lesson warm-up, as well as an introduction/revision of a concept. When most people think of PowerPoints, they probably… Read More
