Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Literature Inspired Writing Lesson: I Never Knew That!
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout and Jem discover that their seemingly "feeble" father has an astonishing ability with a rifle. For this assignment, writers will compose a letter to a parent or loved one, asking for a return letter that...
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Writing Fix: Writing to Your Favorite Author
In this lesson, the book Dear Mr. Henshaw, written by Beverly Cleary, is used as a mentor text. Each student will generate a list of questions for his/her favorite author. Then each student will write a letter to the favorite author and...
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Writing Fix: Beautiful Noise Poetry
In this lesson, students will listen to just the sounds from two YouTube videos; they will use a graphic organizer to create a mind movie. Inspired by the images that their minds created, they will then listen to Neil Diamond's...
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Writing Fix: My Big Break!
The focus trait for this writing lesson is idea development; students will consider the idea of becoming famous and making the cover of an infamous magazine, People. Moving from the mundane to inspirational, attention to detail and...
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Writing Fix: A Picture Book Writing Lesson: Same Theme/different Story Stories
After enjoying the story of Fox by Margaret Wild, students will work in small groups to generate possible themes that the book is trying to teach its readers. Themes will be shared whole-group, and a class list of the best themes will be...
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Class Flow: Six Traits of Writing Organization
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson reinforces the importance of ensuring that purpose and pattern match well.
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Writing Fix: A Picture Book Writing Lesson: Same Theme/different Story Stories
After enjoying the picture book Six-Dinner Sid by Inga Moore, students will work in small groups to generate possible themes that the book is trying to teach its readers. Themes will be shared in whole-group, and a class list of the best...