How to Write a Paragraph Example
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Teaching kids how to write a paragraph? Use the hamburger analogy – and a paragraph example! They’ll soon understand topic, supporting detail, and concluding sentences. (more…)
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Teaching Argumentative Writing? How to Do It in Upper Elementary
Teaching argumentative writing in upper elementary grades scaffolds from one to five paragraphs. Learn how to use specific structures and strategies to get effective essays from your students. (more…)
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Teaching with a Five-Paragraph Essay Example
Looking for a five-paragraph essay example? Look and listen in as a fourth grade teacher models this strong writing structure for her students. (more…)
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Teaching Persuasive Writing Methods for the Best Paragraphs
Teaching persuasive writing methods to third or fourth graders? Begin with a simple graphic organizer. Then elaborate, improve word choice, add transitions, and vary sentences. Before you know it, kids’…
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Teaching Women’s Suffrage with a Suffragettes Research Activity
Teaching women’s suffrage is a great way to celebrate the 19th Amendment. This activity lets kids research famous suffragettes to learn more. (more…)
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Teaching Black History Month – Research Projects & More!
Enjoy teaching Black History Month with research projects and two other ELA activities. First, kids research famous African Americans. Second, they learn about the earliest Black settlers in the United…
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How to Differentiate Your Biography Research Project
Biography research projects can engage your entire class. Just use the Goldilocks principle. In other words, the process shouldn’t be too easy or too hard. Instead, it should be just…
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12 Easy Ways to Improve Narrative Writing
Improve narrative writing in your classroom with a dozen handy hints! Focus on one or two each time kids write, and watch their writing shine! Read on for ideas and…
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Teaching Kids to Write Stories [Fiction and Personal Narrative]
Teaching kids to write stories is a year-long process. To build strong structure, use these four steps. 1) Begin with a simple story line. 2) Help them focus on the…
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Beginnings and Endings Tie Persuasive Writing Together
Beginnings and endings can unify persuasive writing. To open the paragraph, offer an invitation to read on. For example, hook them with a question, dialogue, or surprise statement. At the…
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