Phyllis Champagne 2nd Grade Teacher at St. Aloysius and lover of writing!
Relaxed, refreshed, excited! ? ! ? Lesson plans? Open House presentation? Bulletin boards?
Most expensive part of teaching... Cause: Parochial school teacher Effect: Two Buck Chuck! Writing: A whole other voice!
My Love of Writing 8 6 2 5 9 1 3 4 7
Goals of Students’ Writing • Helps get to know students
Goals of Students’ Writing • Apply and internalize grammar skills
Goals of Students’ Writing • Evokes excitement and an outlet for creativity
Goals of Students’ Writing • Raises self-esteem and confidence
How to get kids to be better writers? • Collaborate with co-workers
How to get kids to be better writers? • Give kids schema before expecting them to write about a given topic
How to get kids to be better writers? ● Give them high quality and varied examples of writing. .
How to get kids to be better writers? • Encourage humor and creativity! Make writing fun!
How to get kids to be better writers? • Give kids a carrot
How to get kids to be better writers? • Give kids an audience
How to get kids to be better writers? • Teach children to use thinking maps
How to get kids to be better writers? • Set high expectations
How to get kids to be better writers? • Make revising a story easy
Enthusiasm is contagious!
Minutes and free reign count!
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