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
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How to Engage Reluctant Writers
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
Top 10 Storybooks for Teaching Opinion Writing
Hey, Are you about to start teaching opinion/persuasive writing to your students? I know that I always love to use picture books when I’m teaching writing. Reading a story can be a great warm-up and you can model the type of writing that you’re teaching. Best of all, you can create whole lessons or units around picture books, so let’s… Read More