This chart summarizes expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative writing. It can be used as a reference and get you started with your lessons.
Does your writing curriculum need supplements?
Kids love this Opinion Writing resource that may help with your persuasive writing goals:
Once students are interacting again, you can try a fun way to distribute the opinion writing prompts!
1. Place each prompt in a separate envelope. Do not seal.
2. Have students stand up.
3. Distribute one envelope to each student. Spread out the extra envelopes on a table.
4. Students look at their prompt but keep it a secret.
5. If the student wants to keep their prompt, they sit down with it.
6. If a student does not want the prompt, they may EITHER trade with a classmate or swap at the table.
7. Repeat step 6 one more time or for as long as your patience allows!
8. Students use an organizer and begin writing.
Need just a graphic organizer for your own topics? Check out this print and go best seller for only $1.00!
Have you ever thought about having pen pals? Pen pal letter exchange can help students practice their writing skills. Check out this older post where I talk about how I teamed up with a teacher in California for a pen pal experience.
Once you team up with another teacher, you may want to use this friendly letter resource to get your kids started:
Choice boards are all the rage and writing is no exception! Kids and teachers love these writing choice boards that can be used throughout the school year. One teacher states: "I used this during writers workshop. The kids really loved the variety of prompts and it was easy to implement every month."
What motivates your students to write? Feel free to respond in the comments below!
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