Brainstorm + Organize Writing Using an Author’s Talk
Often times when I’m teaching my students how to write a multi-paragraph essay, I find that they can get repetitive when adding their details to
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Different Ways to Use Mentor Texts in the Classroom
The goal of using mentor texts in the classroom is quite simple: students learn by example, so in order to learn awesome writing skills, kids
Four Ways to Motivate Students During the Writing Process
Try these four easy ways to help motivate and empower even your most reluctant writers during the writing process!
Growth Mindset Mentor Texts + Writing Prompts
Growth mindset is one of the most important values we can instill in our students. Growth mindset teaches that no matter what, we are capable
How to Teach Students to Write to Sources: Using Color-Coding to Analyze Writing Prompts
Do your students struggle to write content that actually follows the prompt? If so, you are not alone! It can be frustrating when students don’t
Inclusivity Mentor Texts + Writing Prompts
It’s not easy being a kid! Helping our students develop a positive self-image is one of the most important roles we can play as teachers.
Musical Papers: Collaborative Peer Editing Game
One of my favorite ways to teach students to edit their writing pieces is through a collaborative activity that I like to call Musical Papers.
Point of View Mentor Texts + Writing Prompts
How do you teach point of view to your students? It’s one of the most important concepts we can teach because it helps our kiddos
The Big Cheese: Daily Shared Writing That TRANSFORMED My Students’ Writing!
Writing + Community Building = Awesomeness When it was time for me to graduate from the fifth grade, we were told that our culmination theme
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