Teaching How to Write a Narrative – Writing Stories
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Teaching how to write a narrative, or story writing? It’s a year-long process. To build strong structure, use these four steps. 1) Begin with a simple story line. 2) Help…
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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…
Read MoreTransitions Make Persuasive Writing Flow
Transitions, or linking words, help readers navigate the text. When students use them, writing flows. For beginners, provide a list of terms. As they become more proficient, ask them to…
Read MoreVarying Sentences Jazzes Up Persuasive Writing
Varying sentences improves style. When kids feel finished with their writing, it’s time to shake things up. First, begin every sentence in a paragraph differently. Second, vary sentence types. For…
Read MoreElaboration Strengthens Persuasive Writing
Elaboration can really strengthen persuasive writing. Let’s take a look at three ways to teach it. As an easy first step, ask kids to add examples. When they get the…
Read MoreWord Choice Improves Persuasive Writing
Word choice improves persuasive writing! When kids use specialized vocabulary, their writing becomes more credible. How can your students ramp up their persuasive power? Ask them to develop specialized word…
Read MoreStructure Organizes Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing structure is strong and straightforward. Begin with an opinion. Add three strong, supportive reasons. End with a call to action. When third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade…
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Halloween Writing Prompt – Carving Pumpkins
Halloween writing prompts are fun! Just ask kids about carving pumpkins. Soon they’ll be planning and penning the step-by-step process. This writing activity works well for third and fourth grade…
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How to Write Fables – Beginning Narrative Writing
Teach how to write fables first! Begin your narrative writing unit with these classic tales. Kids choose a moral, think of a situation that will teach it, and develop animal…
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Crafting Better Paragraphs with the Hamburger Analogy
With the hamburger paragraph analogies, kids can write better informational text. First, gather three or four closely related details. This is the meat of the sandwich. Second, slip the “meat”…
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