plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping;
A ninja themed Bump It Up Wall for writing to display in your classroom.
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the informative text type.
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the informative text type.
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the informative text type.
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the informative text type.
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the informative text type.
A research template for students to use when writing an informative text.
An editable PowerPoint to use when introducing brainstorming to your students.
A template to use with your students when brainstorming for a narrative text.
A template to use with your students when brainstorming for a narrative text.
A fast-paced brainstorming activity that will leave your students begging for more!
A set of 24 task cards to practice the brainstorming techniques of drawing a picture, creating a mind map, and making a list.
A template for brainstorming times associated with specific feelings.
A template for brainstorming times there has been a problem.
A template for brainstorming favorite memories.
A printable mind map template for students to use when gathering thoughts and ideas.
A printable mind map to use when planning ideas with your students.
A template for students to plan an argumentative text.
A template for students to plan and write an inaugural Presidential Address.
A research template for older students to use when writing a biography.
A visual display for your classroom to help students ‘bump up’ their persuasive writing.
An informational text planning template focusing on a musical act.
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 4 or Grade 5 classroom.
A worksheet to use when learning to write a paragraph.
A worksheet to use when students need writing inspiration for a narrative piece.
A graphic organizer for students to use when categorizing sensory details.
A simple and effective graphic organizer that can be used for a wide range of purposes including note taking, mind mapping, and planning writing responses.
Use this resource to track the progress of students during guided writing groups.
Is your writing 4 star writing? Ensure your students are double checking their work with these four stars.
A C.O.P.S writing and editing poster with accompanying checklist.
A set of opinion prompt cards that can be used in a multitude of ways.