It’s that time of year again. Families are getting ready with back-to-school supplies, clothes, and haircuts. Meanwhile, teachers have to get prepared too. They head in early to set up the classroom, bulletin boards, and lots of fun activities. Plus…
It is so important to teach the 4 types of a sentence when introducing writing. I learned early on, that my students became more proficient writers when they knew these basic principles. It’s also beneficial for adding details and varying…
The holidays are always a festive time for kids. There are many fun ways to incorporate the spirit of the season into writing. Capture students’ excitement and have them use this energy to get their creative ideas down on paper….
There are so many possibilities when it comes to writing prompt examples. The same prompt can be presented in a variety of ways. Will you use calendars, choice boards, worksheets, journal strips, cards, or digital prompts? Read on to learn…
The best way to incorporate writing prompts in the classroom is to use them daily. There are many different times of day to utilize prompts. It can be the first thing students do in the morning after they unpack or…
So you might be asking yourself, “What are writing prompts?” A writing prompt introduces a topic and encourages the student to write in a certain way. It provides an idea or starting point by using words or an image. Writing…
Information writing enables kids to become the expert. They develop skills to inform and teach about a particular topic. Writing prompts are beneficial because they motivate students and help generate ideas. Read on to learn more about mentor texts, ideas,…
When using prompts for opinion writing, students can express themselves and share their beliefs. This automatically makes them more invested in their writing. Read on to learn more about opinion writing including mentor texts, ideas, and assessments. Plus you will…
Using prompts for narrative writing motivates kids and gets them excited to write. Read on to learn more about narrative writing, mentor texts, ideas, and assessments. Plus you will find 20 fun prompts for narrative and personal narrative writing. These…
There are so many different writing rubrics out there and it may be difficult to find the right one. Below you will find a guide with 3 types of effective writing rubrics. Choosing the right one depends on the writing…
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