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Writing SOS: How can I get my child interested in writing?

William Van Cleave talks about the importance of showing enthusiasm for the topic children are writing about and helping them get their ideas organized using graphic organizers and lists.

First marks

Even very young children can grasp the purpose of writing.

Writing SOS: How can I get my third grader to use better words in his speaking and writing?

A parent asks what he might do to help his third grader use more interesting words when he is speaking and writing.

Bubble Gum Letters: A Persuasive Writing Activity

Students brainstorm ideas and then write convincing letters to the principal to try to get permission for a “Bubble Gum” science project.

Re-Enacting Procedures: Building the Foundation for Procedural Writing

Re-enacting a procedure is a great way to help students understand effective procedural writing.

Writing Poems

Lynn Reichle and her second-grade students go on a writing adventure called the Writers’ Workshop.

Greedy Cat: Retelling a Story Sequence to Build Comprehension

Students build skills essential to reading comprehension by retelling a story. Visit LitDiet.org to view to view the full lesson plan.

Five Senses Graphic Organizer: A Planning Strategy for Descriptive Writing

Students use their five senses and a graphic organizer to brainstorm ideas for writing a report on a recent school event and to think about interesting words to include in their report.