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Classroom Techniques for Teaching Writing
Students need feedback that is specific, constructive and motivating. Here are best teaching practices and helpful classroom techniques on teaching and assessing writing
how to teach writing • writer's notebooks • student feedback • student journals • writing assessment
Students need feedback that is specific, constructive and motivating. Here are best teaching practices and helpful classroom techniques on teaching and assessing writing
how to teach writing • writer's notebooks • student feedback • student journals • writing assessment
How to Scaffold ESL Students' Writing
Help ESL students improve written language skills by providing support and accommodations for their composition efforts.
how scaffold esl students' writing • strategies teach written composition • extend english language • improve written language skills • provide support and accommodation achieve proficie
Help ESL students improve written language skills by providing support and accommodations for their composition efforts.
how scaffold esl students' writing • strategies teach written composition • extend english language • improve written language skills • provide support and accommodation achieve proficie
Teaching Writing in Montessori
The hands-on approach in Montessori prepares the child's pencil control for writing in several ways.
teach montessori writing • pencil control activities • pre-writing skills • fine motor control • practical life exercises
The hands-on approach in Montessori prepares the child's pencil control for writing in several ways.
teach montessori writing • pencil control activities • pre-writing skills • fine motor control • practical life exercises
Teaching Writing with a Story Map
Story development can be easily taught to elementary students through the use of a story map.
teaching writing with a story map • help students learn how to develop a story • what needs to be included on a story map • how to use a story map • using a story map in elementary grades
Story development can be easily taught to elementary students through the use of a story map.
teaching writing with a story map • help students learn how to develop a story • what needs to be included on a story map • how to use a story map • using a story map in elementary grades
Teaching Writing with Writers Workshop
Writers Workshop is a style of individualized writing instruction that enables students to learn at their own pace.
teaching writing • writers workshop in the classroom • how to use a writers workshop • age appropriate method of teaching writing • individualized writing instruction
Writers Workshop is a style of individualized writing instruction that enables students to learn at their own pace.
teaching writing • writers workshop in the classroom • how to use a writers workshop • age appropriate method of teaching writing • individualized writing instruction
Teaching Elementary Students to Write
Teaching writing in the elementary grades can be tricky, but is important. Improving writing skills will help students succeed both in and out of school.
teaching writing • elementary students and writing • lesson plans for writing • tips for teaching writing • teaching the writing process
Teaching writing in the elementary grades can be tricky, but is important. Improving writing skills will help students succeed both in and out of school.
teaching writing • elementary students and writing • lesson plans for writing • tips for teaching writing • teaching the writing process
What It Means to Be a Writer
A free lesson plan for grade 9 and up using journaling combined with Erica Jong's essay "All Writers Are Vain" to help students explore what it means to be a writer.
writing lesson plan • high school lesson plan • what is a writer • journal assignment • directed journaling questions
A free lesson plan for grade 9 and up using journaling combined with Erica Jong's essay "All Writers Are Vain" to help students explore what it means to be a writer.
writing lesson plan • high school lesson plan • what is a writer • journal assignment • directed journaling questions
How to Teach a Student with Autism to Write
Students with autism can have great difficulty communicating their thoughts and feelings verbally, and this can extend to their writing.
teaching autistic student to write • writing with an autistic student • autistic spectrum disorder and writing • vocabulary for the autistic student • strategies for teaching writing
Students with autism can have great difficulty communicating their thoughts and feelings verbally, and this can extend to their writing.
teaching autistic student to write • writing with an autistic student • autistic spectrum disorder and writing • vocabulary for the autistic student • strategies for teaching writing
Journal Writing with Kids
Journaling is a wonderful way to get kids writing. Start with these fun ideas for a journal and then make your own.
journaling with kids • make personalized journals • getting kids to write • journal pages • keeping a journal
Journaling is a wonderful way to get kids writing. Start with these fun ideas for a journal and then make your own.
journaling with kids • make personalized journals • getting kids to write • journal pages • keeping a journal
Poetry Writing Lesson Plan
An activity where students write individual poems as a class activity using adjectives as part of the language component of a unit on the five senses.
writing poetry with children • teaching writing • writing strategies • class activity • the five senses
An activity where students write individual poems as a class activity using adjectives as part of the language component of a unit on the five senses.
writing poetry with children • teaching writing • writing strategies • class activity • the five senses
Summertime ... and the Writing is Easy
Whether you're looking for some ideas to improve your child's writing, or perhaps your own, summertime is the perfect time for it!
writing • parents • children • resources • kids
Whether you're looking for some ideas to improve your child's writing, or perhaps your own, summertime is the perfect time for it!
writing • parents • children • resources • kids
Teaching the Writing Process
Use jigsaw puzzles in a creative lesson plan that teaches the writing process. High schoolers learn that writing essays and putting together puzzles follow the same steps
teaching writing process • hands-on activity • jigsaw puzzles • lesson plan • writing essays
Use jigsaw puzzles in a creative lesson plan that teaches the writing process. High schoolers learn that writing essays and putting together puzzles follow the same steps
teaching writing process • hands-on activity • jigsaw puzzles • lesson plan • writing essays
Teaching with Blogs
Blogs are a simple way to include technology in more lessons while increasing students' interest in writing.
educational blog • teach blog • educational tools • teaching lesson plans • teaching strategies
Blogs are a simple way to include technology in more lessons while increasing students' interest in writing.
educational blog • teach blog • educational tools • teaching lesson plans • teaching strategies
Teaching with Wikis
Wikis are a popular Web 2.0 technology with the potential for enhancing learning activities.
teaching lesson plans • teaching strategies • teaching writing • wiki • technology integration
Wikis are a popular Web 2.0 technology with the potential for enhancing learning activities.
teaching lesson plans • teaching strategies • teaching writing • wiki • technology integration
Text Type Based Approach for ESL
This structured approach for teaching writing to English language learners recognizes that not all learners have the same experience in writing in their first language.
text type based approach • teaching writing • esl approach to writing • efl structured writing • english language learning
This structured approach for teaching writing to English language learners recognizes that not all learners have the same experience in writing in their first language.
text type based approach • teaching writing • esl approach to writing • efl structured writing • english language learning
The Dreaded Report
To survive in school and later in the adult world, our children need to write well. One of the most common forms of writing is the written report: book reports ring a bell? Helping your child develop good report-writing abilities is a fabulous skill that will serve him well thorugh all his education and beyond. How? Read on...
education • parenting • punishment • time-out • reports
To survive in school and later in the adult world, our children need to write well. One of the most common forms of writing is the written report: book reports ring a bell? Helping your child develop good report-writing abilities is a fabulous skill that will serve him well thorugh all his education and beyond. How? Read on...
education • parenting • punishment • time-out • reports
Winter Writing Prompts
Kids generally like to write, if the subject is interesting and fun. Get your kids in the spirit of winter with these writing prompts for the season.
winter writing prompts • writing prompt • winter school activites • teaching writing in home school • journaling ideas
Kids generally like to write, if the subject is interesting and fun. Get your kids in the spirit of winter with these writing prompts for the season.
winter writing prompts • writing prompt • winter school activites • teaching writing in home school • journaling ideas
New Year's Writing & Drama Ideas
January New Year writing prompt tips & drama game ideas to teach language arts skills like plot, dialog, setting, fictional story writing, oral presentation & vocabulary.
new year's writing drama ideas • writing prompts drama games • fun ways to teach writing • teaching kids fictional story writing • teach language arts skills
January New Year writing prompt tips & drama game ideas to teach language arts skills like plot, dialog, setting, fictional story writing, oral presentation & vocabulary.
new year's writing drama ideas • writing prompts drama games • fun ways to teach writing • teaching kids fictional story writing • teach language arts skills
Encouraging Students to Write with Prompts
Integrate the writing process into every aspect of your classroom to help improve students' writing skills.
how to encourage students to write • encouraging writing with prompts • using writing prompts • writing prompts to improve student writing • quick writing prompts
Integrate the writing process into every aspect of your classroom to help improve students' writing skills.
how to encourage students to write • encouraging writing with prompts • using writing prompts • writing prompts to improve student writing • quick writing prompts
Helping Students Overcome Writer's Block
Teaching students how to write is important, but teaching them what to do when they complain that they have nothing to write about is just as important.
how to help students overcome writer’s block • tools for students to use in writing class • using classroom library to cure writer’s block • using writing prompts in class • books to have in a classroom library
Teaching students how to write is important, but teaching them what to do when they complain that they have nothing to write about is just as important.
how to help students overcome writer’s block • tools for students to use in writing class • using classroom library to cure writer’s block • using writing prompts in class • books to have in a classroom library
Lessons Taught through Writers Workshop
There are many benefits to using Writers Workshop in your Classroom.
lessons taught with writers workshop • writers workshop approach in the classroom • writing for different viewpoints • purpose of revision • teaching students to revise
There are many benefits to using Writers Workshop in your Classroom.
lessons taught with writers workshop • writers workshop approach in the classroom • writing for different viewpoints • purpose of revision • teaching students to revise
Summer Kid 'Zines
Summertime... and the reading is easy in these great 'Zines for kids!
zines • reading • summer • stories • creative writing
Summertime... and the reading is easy in these great 'Zines for kids!
zines • reading • summer • stories • creative writing
Teach Children to Love Writing
There's much more to writing than teaching children basic skills. Parents can easily instill a love for the writing process which will enrich their child's entire life.
teach children to love writing • writing activities for children • homeschooling writing activities • computer writing activites for children • interactive computer activites for children
There's much more to writing than teaching children basic skills. Parents can easily instill a love for the writing process which will enrich their child's entire life.
teach children to love writing • writing activities for children • homeschooling writing activities • computer writing activites for children • interactive computer activites for children
Teach Letter-Sound Correspondence
A handy tool for teaching phonics, a Picture File has a section for each letter of the alphabet and is filled with pictures that represent the sounds for each letter.
letter-sound correspondence • making phonics fun • creating a picture file • tool for teaching phonics • sorting classifying games
A handy tool for teaching phonics, a Picture File has a section for each letter of the alphabet and is filled with pictures that represent the sounds for each letter.
letter-sound correspondence • making phonics fun • creating a picture file • tool for teaching phonics • sorting classifying games
Teach Voice, One of The 6 Traits of Writing
Of the 6 Traits of Writing, "Voice" is the most abstract and difficult for students to grasp. This lesson helps students see the power of voice to enliven their writing.
teach voice • 6 traits of writing • literature to understand voice • teach concept of voice in writing • writing lesson for middle childhood
Of the 6 Traits of Writing, "Voice" is the most abstract and difficult for students to grasp. This lesson helps students see the power of voice to enliven their writing.
teach voice • 6 traits of writing • literature to understand voice • teach concept of voice in writing • writing lesson for middle childhood
Teaching with Web 2.0
Blogs, wiki's, and other Web 2.0 tools are becoming a popular way to integrate technology into the classroom.
web 2.0 • teaching lesson plans • teaching strategies • teaching writing • high school lesson
Blogs, wiki's, and other Web 2.0 tools are becoming a popular way to integrate technology into the classroom.
web 2.0 • teaching lesson plans • teaching strategies • teaching writing • high school lesson
The Importance of a Language Arts Program
Developing a well rounded language arts program will motivate students to read and to write, thus improving their skills.
the importance of a language arts program • teaching reading in an elementary classroom • teaching writing in an elementary classroom • motivate students to read • motivate students to write
Developing a well rounded language arts program will motivate students to read and to write, thus improving their skills.
the importance of a language arts program • teaching reading in an elementary classroom • teaching writing in an elementary classroom • motivate students to read • motivate students to write
Three Steps to Novel Writing
Write your novel in three organized and distinct steps - the same three steps employed in the process of baking a cake.
write a novel • write your novel in three steps • writing the novel is like baking a cake • susan wingate teaches writing the novel • susan wingate says "writing the novel is like baki
Write your novel in three organized and distinct steps - the same three steps employed in the process of baking a cake.
write a novel • write your novel in three steps • writing the novel is like baking a cake • susan wingate teaches writing the novel • susan wingate says "writing the novel is like baki
Using Film in Education
Film can provide far more than just entertainment. These days it can be a deeply engaging way to learn everything from character education to science.
movie schooling • teaching with movies • film in education • film education • movie education
Film can provide far more than just entertainment. These days it can be a deeply engaging way to learn everything from character education to science.
movie schooling • teaching with movies • film in education • film education • movie education
Back to School!
In this article, teachers - veteran and brand-new, substitutes, and homeschoolers will find some great ways to make the start of school a smooth one for the 1999-2000 school year.
back to school • start • september • school year
In this article, teachers - veteran and brand-new, substitutes, and homeschoolers will find some great ways to make the start of school a smooth one for the 1999-2000 school year.
back to school • start • september • school year
Benefits of Individualized Writing Instruction
Writers Workshop benefits students on every end of the spectrum through individualized instruction.
benefits of individual instruction • individualized writing instruction • writers workshop benefits gifted students • the benefit of writers workshop for special needs • teaching special needs students to write
Writers Workshop benefits students on every end of the spectrum through individualized instruction.
benefits of individual instruction • individualized writing instruction • writers workshop benefits gifted students • the benefit of writers workshop for special needs • teaching special needs students to write
Holiday Writing & Drama for Kids
Holiday and cold weather writing starters and drama ideas for elementary and middle school. Language arts teaching lesson tips for teachers and homeschooling families.
winter writing ideas and games • kids holiday writing and drama • fun language arts teaching lesson • language arts improvisation games • holiday and winter stories
Holiday and cold weather writing starters and drama ideas for elementary and middle school. Language arts teaching lesson tips for teachers and homeschooling families.
winter writing ideas and games • kids holiday writing and drama • fun language arts teaching lesson • language arts improvisation games • holiday and winter stories
Love Letters
Make Valentine's Day fun and brush up on letter writing at the same time.
valentine's day • letter writing • language arts • writing skills
Make Valentine's Day fun and brush up on letter writing at the same time.
valentine's day • letter writing • language arts • writing skills
Playground Safety
Summer is almost here - the time for kids to be out on the playground!! But playgrounds can be dangerous places for kids if yours doesn't meet new safety guidelines.
playgrounds • playground safety • guidelines • safety • safety news
Summer is almost here - the time for kids to be out on the playground!! But playgrounds can be dangerous places for kids if yours doesn't meet new safety guidelines.
playgrounds • playground safety • guidelines • safety • safety news
Postcards from a Frog!
Here is a great multi-disciplinary project to start off the school year with.
teaching • lesson plans • school • elementary • multi-disciplinary
Here is a great multi-disciplinary project to start off the school year with.
teaching • lesson plans • school • elementary • multi-disciplinary
Read Across America
Set to coincide with the birthday of the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Day will be celerated on March 2, 2001. Checkout this article to see many reading and Reading Across America ideas that can be used for your own celebration in March, or at any other time during the year.
read across america • reading • dr. seuss • books • national education association
Set to coincide with the birthday of the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Day will be celerated on March 2, 2001. Checkout this article to see many reading and Reading Across America ideas that can be used for your own celebration in March, or at any other time during the year.
read across america • reading • dr. seuss • books • national education association
Thanksgiving Fun!
Have some fun this Thanksgiving with these holiday activities. Make this all-American holiday a real treat for your children or your students.
thanksgiving fun • activities • consumer math • research skills • comparison shopping
Have some fun this Thanksgiving with these holiday activities. Make this all-American holiday a real treat for your children or your students.
thanksgiving fun • activities • consumer math • research skills • comparison shopping
Using Cooking to Make Learning Fun!
This article contains one idea for making the connection between school subjects and real life.
kids • cooking • math • reading • measuring
This article contains one idea for making the connection between school subjects and real life.
kids • cooking • math • reading • measuring
Winter Bulletin Board Ideas
Help students stay focused on learning through winter themed bulletin board displays in the classroom.
winter bulletin board ideas • classroom displays that teach • winter themed displays • ideas to teach adjectives • teach students to write
Help students stay focused on learning through winter themed bulletin board displays in the classroom.
winter bulletin board ideas • classroom displays that teach • winter themed displays • ideas to teach adjectives • teach students to write
Appreciating Teachers
With many Teacher Appreciation Day/Week events coming up in the next few months, this article gives a little of the history of Teacher Appreciation Day, and some links to those who deserve appreciation for their work with children.
teacher appreciation • national teacher day • teachers • helen keller • maria montessori
With many Teacher Appreciation Day/Week events coming up in the next few months, this article gives a little of the history of Teacher Appreciation Day, and some links to those who deserve appreciation for their work with children.
teacher appreciation • national teacher day • teachers • helen keller • maria montessori
For the Birds!
Birdwatching is a great hobby for kids. Find out all about it in this article.
bird watching • birds • reading • language arts • science
Birdwatching is a great hobby for kids. Find out all about it in this article.
bird watching • birds • reading • language arts • science
Halloween Fun!
Are you looking for some fun ideas for the month of October to make your Halloween celebrations fun? Give these ideas a try!
halloween • school • teachers • holidays • spelling
Are you looking for some fun ideas for the month of October to make your Halloween celebrations fun? Give these ideas a try!
halloween • school • teachers • holidays • spelling
Money, Money, Money
Everyone would agree that teaching children about money is important to their future success. Here are some ideas and some great links to help make your child "money savvy".
money • children • allowance • teacher • lesson plan
Everyone would agree that teaching children about money is important to their future success. Here are some ideas and some great links to help make your child "money savvy".
money • children • allowance • teacher • lesson plan
New Ways with Old Math
Have fun with some old math systems! The Egyptians and the Maya both had well developed math systems. Give them a try!
egyptian • mayan • math • symbols • hieroglyphics
Have fun with some old math systems! The Egyptians and the Maya both had well developed math systems. Give them a try!
egyptian • mayan • math • symbols • hieroglyphics
Read Aloud - My Teacher is an Alien
Halloween is a great time to start reading a scary story to your kids. One of my favorite "early-in-the-school-year" read aloud books is My Teacher is an Alien, by Bruce Coville.
halloween • aliens • bruce coville • spooky • scary
Halloween is a great time to start reading a scary story to your kids. One of my favorite "early-in-the-school-year" read aloud books is My Teacher is an Alien, by Bruce Coville.
halloween • aliens • bruce coville • spooky • scary
Some Days It's No Fun At All
My reflections on teaching through a national tragedy, and a link to some helpful resources.
black tuesday • world trade center • tragedy
My reflections on teaching through a national tragedy, and a link to some helpful resources.
black tuesday • world trade center • tragedy
Sometimes Learning is just Learning
Thoughts and resources on coping with the loss of a beloved pet.
pet loss • death • children • cat • dog
Thoughts and resources on coping with the loss of a beloved pet.
pet loss • death • children • cat • dog
Take a Reading Journey
Combine reading and map skills on this fun reading journey!!
reading games • maps • geography • map skills
Combine reading and map skills on this fun reading journey!!
reading games • maps • geography • map skills
Taking Care of Mother Earth
This article describes ways teachers can increase the "Ecology Awareness" of students.
environment • conservation • peak oil production • ecology • earth day
This article describes ways teachers can increase the "Ecology Awareness" of students.
environment • conservation • peak oil production • ecology • earth day
Teaching Ideas Times Three
Over the years I've developed and used some quick teaching ideas to review skills and teach valuable lessons. Some have been used as those five minute fillers, others quickly became some of the kids' favorite games. Here are three quick ideas for practicing vocabulary, reviewing for test and teaching initiative.
teachers • testing • initiative • vocabulary • review
Over the years I've developed and used some quick teaching ideas to review skills and teach valuable lessons. Some have been used as those five minute fillers, others quickly became some of the kids' favorite games. Here are three quick ideas for practicing vocabulary, reviewing for test and teaching initiative.
teachers • testing • initiative • vocabulary • review
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