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.
How to Help Students in 4-5 Analyze a Writing Prompt
Analyzing a writing prompt is the first lesson I teach in the writing process to write an essay. As teachers, we know if our students skip this prewriting step, there’s a high chance their essay will be off-topic. Imagine a student writing an essay with all the writing components, such as text evidence and elaboration, […]