Use monthly writing prompts to encourage writing in the classroom and watch your students become amazing authors! Monthly writing prompts are fun because they are made specifically for each month and can match the holidays or themes associated with each month. Teaching writing can be challenging for many reasons, like a lack of a curriculum, time, or the imagination to… Read More
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Third Grade Informational Writing Unit
Let’s look at my third grade informational writing unit and all its features. Plus get strategies for teaching writing to third grade students. The purpose of informational writing pieces is to tell your readers information on a topic. Informational pieces do not include characters or dramatization. Their sole purpose is to inform the reader. Are you struggling to get your… Read More
The Best Mentor Texts For Teaching Opinion Writing
Take a peek at my list of the best mentor texts for teaching opinion writing to elementary students. These 12 titles will be a game-changer for your students to better understand the expectations of writing an opinion piece. Plus, they get to hear great literature! Why do you need to use opinion mentor texts in the classroom? First up, let’s… Read More
Third Grade Opinion Writing Unit
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
Opinion Writing Prompts And Worksheets
Are you about to start your opinion writing unit? I bet you’re looking for opinion writing prompts and worksheets. Don’t worry, if you’re a kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, or even fourth grade teacher, I’ve got you covered! Kindergarten opinion writing prompts and worksheets In kindergarten, we don’t expect the little ones to be writing essays! They are… Read More
How To Writing Crafts
Are you teaching how to (procedure writing)? I bet you’re looking for an engaging way to teach the concept. Well these ‘How To’ Writing Crafts are exactly what you need! They are perfect for seasonal bulletin boards. Easy for students to make Do you want easy crafts for students to make independently? I bet you don’t want students begging for… Read More