I love doing an opinion writing unit, but I tend to get students in my classroom that struggle to write with any substance. Watch the video below to see a walkthrough of the first part of my opinion writing unit: brainstorming and forming opinions...
It’s no secret that kids struggle with writing. Writing is an art form and takes years and years to master. Here are some ways to help your reluctant writers begin their journey! Give them engaging topics I often find that giving them too many...
We’ve all heard it… the suggestion to write an individual plan for every single student in your class in order to differentiate instruction. The last time I heard this, I went into panic mode. I had 96 students and about 20 minutes of...
Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. You don’t have to purchase them through my links, but if you do, it’s much appreciated! Our last writing unit of the year is here! Hello Creative Narrative! Our primary...
Pacing your writing instruction isn’t an easy thing to do, especially if you’re a new writing teacher. The question I get the most when it comes to writing is “What does your writing calendar look like?” I, like many...
Mini-lessons are a great way to teach students about small tidbits of writing without overwhelming them. These sessions are 10-15 minutes long, which is the perfect amount of time to engage elementary students without them losing interest. In my...