Writing classroom

Set the Stage to Engage with this complete writing classroom transformation! This 3rd-5th grade resource pack includes activities focusing on transition words, paragraph writing, editing, grammar, adding 'voice', details, prepositions, and much more! #ClassroomTransformation #SetTheStagetoEngage #FourthGrade #WritingResources #WritingConstruction

100+ ideas for how to use Jamboard writing templates in your classroom. Use for writing anchor charts, figurative language, said is dead, seed story, and more. Use during your writing mini-lessons or during small group work with writing. These writing graphic organizers can be used for story maps, timelines, and even as an OREO organizer. You can also use these writing template slides for writing celebrations, partner editing, and your arms and cups revising lessons. Show not tell is…

I wrote recently that I think it’s important that we give students a daily writing time . But, obviously a logistical issue comes up when you have your students writing every single day of the school year (or at least pretty close to it). How do we organize all of this writing? How do we keep up w

Ideas to launch Writing Workshop in the classroom! Writing workshop printables, organization and activities to teach the Writing Process.

Do you have reluctant writers? You know- those students that stare into space the entire time that they are supposed to be writing? Do you have bored writers- students who watch the clock during wring? How about adding some fun to your writer's workshop! I have some simple ideas for you! 1. Let Students Choose

Today I'm sharing one of my favourite tasks for building community in the classroom. Students are able to share an important aspect of themselves (the story of their name) with the class and with me, their teacher. Through this task we are also working on important skills, like reading comprehension, writing, and reflection. Day 1 To begin, I asked my students to write any name they wish they had on a sticky note. They then placed it in a mason jar. I read my class the story "The Name Jar"…

ELAR, Reading, writing, teacher, comma, anchor chart

Writing happens all day in my classroom. Students respond to text during reading. They write about their math strategies using math journals. Students write informational paragraphs in social studies and science. Even though our pencils are dulled from all of this writing - we still have a dedicated time for writing instruction. If you really want students

VIDEO post about implementing Writer's Workshop in your classroom!! Lots of great tips :) #languageart #language #art #crafts

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Writing Interventions for Middle Schoolers that Work!!

Check out these great tips and ideas for small group writing instruction and activities, including standards-based guided writing! #teachingwriting #writinginstruction

A visual for Evidence Based Sentence Stems

Sentence Starters and Transitions Anchor Chart for Informational Writing! Helps Grade 1-3 students transition from their topic sentence, to points, facts, and closing. Great support for independent writing.

Are you using writing portfolios with your students? This post might convince you that you should be! Students find value in them, and they help with parent conferences. Plus, see how writing portfolios can come in handy in RTI. #writingteacher #writingforkids

This writing process bulletin board set is a great way to keep students engaged in the writing process-- plus it will help you keep track of their personal writing goals! I use the large pencil clip chart to help students track their progress. I also use the editable goal cards to help us focus on specific skills or trouble spots in our writing!