If you want to stir up creativity in your classroom, try using emojis. Here are some fun writing tasks that have worked well for me. I hope they help! Write a 10-Sentence Emoji Story #1: Write a 10-Sentence Emoji Story #2 Write a Six-Word Story for Each Emoji Worksheet: Narrative Writing: Use the Emojis to Create a Story! Worksheet: Write a Creative Story Inspired by These 4 Emojis! Worksheet: Storytelling 101: Tell an Emoji Story! […]
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Teaching that a period represents a long pause and a comma a short pause can be a useful starting point, especially for younger students or those new to punctuation. This approach provides a simple, intuitive way for them to “hear” sentence structure. Of course, punctuation is more complex than just pauses. A comma isn’t merely a short break—it helps separate ideas, clarify meaning, and organize thoughts. Similarly, a period does more than signal a pause; […]
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Disappointment is a topic I often discuss with my students. Some students are devastated when they get a bad grade or don’t make a sports team. These experiences, of course, help mold us into more compassionate and courageous people. Students need to know that disappointment is not only normal, but a helpful tool for personal growth.
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Here is a writing prompt some students will be itching to write on.
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