Writing lessons

Analyzing writing curriculums, planning writing workshop and teaching writing lessons can be overwhelming. You might think, how am I going to fit everything in and produce successful writers? Where do I start? What skills do they need? This post will share the 7 BASIC WRITING LESSONS that every teacher should teach! With this basic knowledge, students will be able to perform other writing assignments more effectively. The following skills are not only effective in upper elementary, they are…

100+ ideas for how to use Jamboard writing templates in your classroom. Use for writing anchor charts, figurative language, said is dead, seed story, and more. Use during your writing mini-lessons or during small group work with writing. These writing graphic organizers can be used for story maps, timelines, and even as an OREO organizer. You can also use these writing template slides for writing celebrations, partner editing, and your arms and cups revising lessons. Show not tell is…

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.

A blog for first grade and primary teachers with teaching tips for emergent readers including phonics, reading comprehension, and writing.

What if I told you moving your ENTIRE writing instruction to small group instruction will turn your students into INCREDIBLE writers? Well, I’m telling you that. I moved from teaching writing whole group with writing conferences on the side to GUIDED WRITING. It was a game changer. Let’s start from the beginning. All of your […]

Looking for a fun way to spark writing creativity in your students? Picture writing prompts for kids is the answer! These fun pictures will tear down that writer's block and get them excited about writing! Plus they are free and instant download!

Teaching narrative writing can be easy, effective while consuming little time. This model is simple to implelment and promotes student love for writing!

Cultivating a postive classroom community is such an important part of teaching, and I've learned that little things go a long way. The Best Part of Me writing activity is a great community builder!

I'm sharing 5 tips for How to Teach Informative Writing & details about the Informative Writing Units that have ALL you need to teach informational writing to your K, 1st or 2nd grade students.

Hello Everyone! I love helping first graders express themselves through writing. For me, the first semester of first grade is all about creating a safe environment for them to feel comfortable putting their thoughts down on paper. We work on all the different ways to incorporate written expression into our day. I just love when one of my little would rather write than do anything else! Well we are now all about making our great writing even better...That means editing. I don't know about…