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I get so many writers telling me that what they want is to make their readers feel something. Their goal is to make a reader laugh, cry, shake their fist at the sky--whatever, either to cheer on the character or cry in sympathy with them. Deep point of view is a great stylstic choice to
Who doesn't love a good anchor chart? Now - an anchor chart with a purpose? That takes a little inspiration, and that's what this post is all about! We all teach students about making connections at some point during the school year, so I wanted to give you some great examples o
Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
Comprehension Connection is a literacy website dedicated to providing teaching tips and resources for instruction for K-5 teachers focusing on comprehension.
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TweetPin2EmailShare When you’ve put a lot of time and care into crafting the perfect character for your story, it can be difficult to give them any trait that could be... Read more »
Have you heard of the book, Readers Are Writers by Lester Laminack? If you haven't, it is one to put on your to-read list. It is all about the reading-writing connection, and the great thing about it
Lesson plans, activities and ideas for kindergarten classrooms, including math problem-solving, reading workshop, writer's workshop, inquiry-based science journals, literacy centers and more!
Visual attention and processing are necessary skills for strong readers, writers, and more. Use these activities for visual cognitive skills.
MASTER THE ART OF SCENE WRITING! Scenes are an important building block to creating unique and engaging stories your readers talk about and remember. Scenes can make or break your story, learning to master scene writing by using this worksheet can get you into the habit of asking critical questions most writers forget. — What you get — — Two scene sheets you can print and edit instantly on your computer — Guided instructions comprehensible for any age — Organized sheets including the best questions to ask when writing a new scene — Focus on Character arcs — Focus on the Plot — Character wants and Goals — Place Description — Conflict and Obstacles — 10+ ideas for Scene purposes — Easy and Fast — Reusable — MORE! TERMS OF USE These files are for your personal use only. Do not copy, distribute, alter, or sell. By purchasing this item you agree to these terms. For more in-depth pantser-friendly writer downloads please check out my shop: https://pantserspen.etsy.com
A five paragraph essay has a basic argument and three supporting points. The narrative essay connects the reader and writer through shared experience.
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No matter how much tension you pack into the pages of your book, readers won’t care about your story if they don’t first care about your characters. After all, there’s nothing page-turning about a predictable protagonist playing out a predictable plot. If you want readers to invest in your characte
Friday letters offer so many insights into your students and keep parents connected to your classroom. See how I teach students to manage them themselves.
Today, I’m sharing our book list for making connections! Be sure to check out all our reading comprehension book lists. We even have printable comprehension book list. *This post contains affiliate links. One important comprehension strategy we want readers to use is making connections. There are three kinds of connections readers make before, during or after ... Read More about Book List for Making Connections
Use different sentence frames to increase text connections. Help students connect the text to themselves, other texts, and the world using a graphic organizer and sentence frames. Increase reading comprehension with text connections.
Ole'! It's almost May! Omigoodness! Did I say May !?! Does anyone else feel like this is a month that is absolutely jam-packed with activ...
Lucy Calkins, Writers Workshop Unit 2 Writing for Readers, Kindergarten Level, 2013 edition. This lesson plan bundle guides you through Bend l & II of Unit 2, Sessions 1 to 12. The lesson plans include all components of the lessons: Connection, Teaching point, Teaching, Active Engagement, link, Mid-Workshop Teaching, Conferring, and Share. The product includes a unit plan, monthly calendar, essential questions, enduring understanding, objectives, and Common Core State Standards
By Jody Hedlund, @JodyHedlund One surefire way writers can garner negative reviews is by making one or more of their main characters un...
Comprehension Connection is a literacy website dedicated to providing teaching tips and resources for instruction for K-5 teachers focusing on comprehension.
I call my questions for novel units RWQ's, or as a Reader as a Writer questions. Reader questions focus more on students making a connection with the literature and relating to it, while Writer questions challenge the students to analyze the author's style and composition. This document also feature...
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This blog post features five free idiom activities, like a free idioms PowerPoint, game, task cards, and an engaging anchor chart!
The Indian and the Cupboard Lesson and Activities. Comprehensive curriculum for The Indian and the Cuboard for third and fourth grade unit
Hey Chickaroos, I wanted to thank you so much for your kind words about my observation. The kids were a tad bit "off" but my principal didn...
Pause for a moment and think about your favorite authors from childhood. Maybe it was Dr. Seuss or Gary Paulsen, or perhaps you loved Clifford and Curious George. As a reading specialist, I quickly de
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Can you outline your story's theme? If you start by asking yourself these three questions, you will be able to find the heart of your story every time.
Do you struggle adding emotional depth to your stories? Are you tired of hearing “go deeper” from crit partners and editors? Wondering how to create a more powerful connection and emotional impact for readers? Attraction is often where most love stories begin -- whether you're writing category romance or the relationship in your story is
The Character First Novel-Writing MasterclassYou'll learn:Refresh your opening pages - How to streamline your first chapter.Escape the "messy" middle - Discover the real reason the middle chapters are so hard to write.Help readers connect - How to introduce a compelling main character on page one.The "five ones" - Figure out…
What is your first ELA topic to cover each school year? When I co-taught in 5thgrade classrooms, we always started with teaching the PLOT ELEMENTS. I would introduce the topic with my PowerPoint on t
Friday letters offer so many insights into your students and keep parents connected to your classroom. See how I teach students to manage them themselves.
With over 800 million users, Instagram is a massive marketplace that writers can’t afford to ignore. A solid Instagram following means more readers, more book sales and stronger connections with your audience. So how do you grow your Instagram following? Here are 11 top tips that will help you grow
