I’m excited to share this creative writing task with you—it was a huge hit with my students! They absolutely loved it. Here’s how it works: Choose three songs, and have your students write a creative story inspired by each one. It’s a fantastic way to spark their imagination and connect storytelling with music. I plan to create a video for this activity soon, but I couldn’t wait to share it with you in the meantime. […]
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These readings and activities will guide you in decluttering your writing, helping you express your ideas with precision, clarity, and ease. Google Doc Version Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nx8FH6hIJglbecaljF_uKO0vSc9DziT21eivDTkUmtk/edit?usp=sharing Reading #1: On Writing Well by William Zinsser (Chapter 2: Simplicity) Read the chapter and/or watch the video. Then answer the comprehension questions. Link Here: Video Reading Here: Comprehension Questions: Reading #2 On Writing Well by William Zinsser (Chapter 3: Clutter) Read the chapter and/or watch the video. Then […]
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I love giving students space to be creative and silly with their ideas. And I love having students write stories together – and sharing their creativity and silliness with one another. Think-Write-Pass is one of my favorite activities for building a classroom culture of writing and fun. When students are free to play with ideas and be their silly selves – the classroom transforms into a place of imagination and creativity. Here is my latest […]
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Providing examples of well-written summaries works well for my advanced students. However, my reluctant readers and writers often remain confused, even after seeing these models. For these students, I’ve found that writing 20-word summaries on topics connected to their prior knowledge is most effective. Here’s why: Students summarize things in their everyday lives. If I ask how their day or year has been, they naturally give a brief summary. Likewise, when asked about a movie […]
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