Writer’s Workshop
Writer's Workshop
Teaching Nonfiction Paragraph Structure Using The Important Book.
The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown is hands-down the best writing mentor text to teach young writers how to organize a nonfiction paragraph. It is the perfect picture book to show students how to include a topic sentence, details to describe the main idea, […]
4 Thanksgiving Activities for the Classroom
This Thanksgiving, I have gathered together several of my favorite Thanksgiving activities that have become a tradition in my classroom. Year after year, I include them in my lesson plans because they help my students understand why we must give thanks for all that we […]
Beginning or End of the Year Class Writing Project: The Important Book
If you are looking for a way to celebrate friendships either at the beginning of the year or during your end of the year activities, this class project is just what you are looking for! The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown is an ideal […]
Differentiate Your Writing Instruction with Writing Goals
In my personal experience using the Reading and Phonics Goals in my primary classroom, I have found that not only are they a great visual reminder for my students of what good readers do, it also holds them accountable for their learning and achievement. I […]
Showcase Your Young Author’s Writing in a Writing Portfolio
The On the Road to a Proper Paragraph system works so well in my classroom, I decided to give our Writing Portfolios a makeover to match our writing theme: A Road Map for Writing. And I am thrilled with the results! My students have had […]
On the Road to a Proper Paragraph
Your students will love using this road map for writing a proper paragraph. Included in this resource is everything you need to visually encourage your students to write a paragraph using proper paragraph structure. I have found that my first graders truly catch on to […]
Ocean Life: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Unit (Determine Importance)
Students read nonfiction to LEARN and to become experts on one topic of study. Most importantly, they celebrate what they have learned by sharing it with others. Students love to read nonfiction text almost as much as they love to learn about ocean life. However, […]
UPDATED: Letter Sounds Word Wall Set!
Do you know these letter sounds? They will help you learn to read. Our word wall has evolved so much throughout the year! It brings me such happiness when I see my young writers looking at the wall to find the words they need in […]
