Teaching writing

Do you have struggling writers who just don't seem to be growing? Do you have reluctant writers who don't seem to get much writing completed? In every class that I have ever taught, there has always been a handful of kiddos that just don't like writing. These students can be toughest to reach. You have

Writing doesn’t have to be hard. Whenever I talk to fellow teachers about what they HATE teaching… it always seems to be writing. Why is that? I theorize that it’s because writing is very personal. There’s no cut and dry methods that work for ALL students. It is also time consuming to teach AND especially […]

Informative Writing is one of the most important types of writing we teach our students. In this post I'm sharing 5 tips for How to Teach Informative Writing and details about the Informational Writing Mini-Unit resources created for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students. #informationalwriting #firstgradewriting #secondgradewriting #literacycenters

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.

Teaching opinion writing can be a lot of fun in First Grade. First graders have LOTS of opinions, and they love to share them! Here are a few ideas that have helped me to teach opinion writing to first graders. Start by teaching students how to write a topic sentence. I have found that having an anchor chart with sentence starters for students to refer to is super helpful. I like to create the chart in front of the students. It might look something like this: Once the chart is completed…

Are you looking for writing topics for kids that can be used in the classroom? We have compiled a list of fun and creative writing topics for students.

These step by step simple systems show you how to begin teaching writing in the elementary grades even if you've never done it before. The blog post guides you step by step through key areas for teaching writing in the upper elementary ELA classroom. Save this pin and read the blog now.

Teaching students how to write a paragraph is not an easy task! Especially since many children struggle to put their thoughts down on paper.

Teach students how to write a paragraph! This paragraph writing resource includes 8 important steps with graphic organizers to help your students learn to write a good 5 sentence paragraph and about paragraph structure.

Ten fun writing activities for kids of all ages. Low pressure, creative ideas to help students practice their skills and get writing!

Are you teaching letter writing to your 1st & 2nd grade students? Check out these prompts and activities to help introduce the 5 parts of the friendly letter! This packet includes a writing checklist, teacher/student response activities, writing papers, and a rubric for easy marking! Great for your primary writing center!

Refer your students this free Types of Writing printable to introduce to or remind them of the 4 main types of writing: narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive. Each type of writing includes a short definition. Great for writers’ notebooks! Just print and use! You Might Also Like:Word of the day for kids Google SiteFree Guided Readers-MiceBooks ... Read More about Four Types of Writing Printable

This is a great writing exercise to practice writing a narrative. Keywords and drawings are given.

Teaching Blog Post for Teaching the Writing Process with Elementary Students

Inviting, stress-free activities are key when it comes time to teach kids to write. These kid-tested ideas are sure to be a hit in the classroom or at home.

Do you teach writing, but hate the 5 paragraph essay? Here's the teaching tool I use when teaching college writing in my first year composition course. #teachwriting #teachcollege #teacher #collegewriting #writingresource #teachingresource #ELA

Simple tips for improving writing in your second or third grade classroom. These tips are a must if you want better writers!

Sentence writing ideas for kindergarten & first graders. Engaging ideas for students to learn to write basic sentences.

10 FREE Writing Prompts

A blog about teaching middle school ELA and math.