Transitions Make Persuasive Writing Flow
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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…
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Varying 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…
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Elaboration 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…
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Word 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…
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Structure 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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How to Improve Narrative Writing This Christmas
Improve narrative writing this Christmas with just eight simple steps. It’s quick. It’s easy. And your kids will love it. (more…)
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Persuasive Paragraph Perfection – Modeling Works!
Persuasive paragraph perfection can be achieved. Just teach in four chunks: structure, ideas, sentences, and words. For best results, model the process. Don’t be afraid to write in front of…
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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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