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The best organization of a Writer's Notebook I've found- plus, simple activities for starting writing off 'WRITE!' this school year! :)
My Heart Map. Students create a heart map in their writer's notebook as inspiration for their writing. 3 important people, 3 hobbies, 3 important places, 3 memories, and 3 important things. They will always have something to write about for a personal narrative.
Writers Workshop Poster: 100 Colorful Words to Use in Place of "Said" - We Are Teachers
Handout or mini-poster on colorful words writers can use instead of "said." Students can put the b&w version in their writing notebooks for reference.
Synonyms & Antonyms Anchor Chart... with a freebie!
Good post from Crafting Connections to go with this chart - check it out to catch all the nuances of this work!
Synonyms for Said List
This is a reference list of synonyms for the word
Make an expert list: A prewriting strategy
Great strategy for kids who say "I don't know what to write about!" - from the measured mom
{FREE} Roll-a-Story Writing Activity for Beginning Writers!
{FREE} Roll-a-Story Writing Activity for Beginning Writers! and storytelling...what a great twist on this activity...i think i might have to modify this for spanish:)
Shades of Meaning
Field of Poppies: Shades of Meaning Good idea for teaching "dazzle words" and synonyms