The "Write" Way to Read

Bottom line is, the more you read the better you write... and vice- versa. Here are some cute ideas that make writing station more engaging for students and allow them to use their creative brains to express themselves. Retelling Pictures:

Provides kids with a visual process on the structure of a well- written story.

Students love these wacky stories. They insert their own verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs into the blanks to create a completely outrageous story. This really helps students get their creative juices flowing!

The Idea Can: Filled with writing prompts- students may pick out a writing prompt and compose a story based on the prompt from the can.

File Folder Games are a simple and easy way to combine word work with playing a game. This is an example of dividing the word games into sections based on semesters/trimester and where the students should be given the time of year.