A Hands On Writing Strategy for Teaching Topic Sentences
Teaching topic sentences to 4th and 5th graders can feel like an uphill battle. How do you help students create a strong topic sentence that introduces the main idea without diving straight into details from the text? You’re not alone if your students have trouble writing clear, focused topic sentences for a constructed response or […]
Teaching Introduction Paragraphs with an Easy Fun Fall Twist
Here’s a twist on teaching introduction paragraphs while adding a little fall fun to this writing lesson. As the leaves start to change, it’s the perfect time to start transitioning my fourth graders from paragraph writing to multi-paragraph essay writing. We all know that writing an essay can feel like a big jump for students […]
How to Teach Paragraph Writing: From Sentences to Paragraphs in 5 Days
Are your students struggling to write a well-written paragraph? Here’s a step-by-step plan to help them get there. Upper elementary students need explicit writing instruction to help them organize their thoughts and connect their ideas into a single paragraph. By teaching them how to write strong topic sentences, use transition words, and develop their ideas, […]
7 Strategies to Feel Confident Teaching Poetry in Upper Elementary
This blog post outlines seven effective teaching strategies that can help upper elementary teachers feel more confident when teaching poetry to their students.
Practical Strategies for Teaching Elaboration and Adding Detail in Writing
Read along to find practical examples beyond rephrasing, and discover how to guide your students in effortlessly adding rich details.