As students move into upper elementary grades, they start working on text-based writing (or text-dependent analysis). Students transition from writing fun stories in the lower elementary grades to composing informational writing pieces with text evidence in the upper elementary grades. If you teach 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, then you know that guiding our students…
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How to Set up a Writing Corner in your Classroom
Setting up an inviting classroom writing center or writing corner can make all the difference during Writer’s Workshop! From interactive writing bulletin board ideas to simple, effective organizational tips, this post has everything you need to create a space to inspire future authors! Writing Process Anchor Chart Poster Let me tell you what I want most for my students as writers….
Teaching the Four Types of Sentences
Teaching the four types of sentences is a key component in developing young writers. If you’re working with lower elementary students, you might be reviewing command, statement, exclamation, and question. Upper elementary students might be diving into the fancier terms: interrogative, declarative, exclamatory, imperative. Regardless of which wording you choose to review, having students understand…
