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Blog Post
Launch Into Argument Writing
English Language Arts:
Prewriting
Thesis Statement
Writing
Writing Process
Blog Post
8 Mindful Writing Habits (and 16 Prompts!)
English Language Arts:
Writing Process
Writing
21st Century Skills:
Creative Thinking
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Questioning
Researching
Creating
Blog Post
Bend the Rules to Teach the Rules
English Language Arts:
Grammar
Sentence Fragments
Fragments
Sentence
Fluid Sentences
Sentences
Blog Post
Take Note of Podcasts
English Language Arts:
Logical Organization
21st Century Skills:
Media Literacy
Listening
Technology Literacy
Information Literacy
Blog Post
Eyes on Editing
English Language Arts:
Editing
Proofreading
Grammar
Correct Conventions
Spelling
Punctuation
End Punctuation
Capitalization
Sentences
Blog Post
How to Evaluate Media
English Language Arts:
Reading
21st Century Skills:
Media Literacy
Information Literacy
Reading
Blog Post
Sandwich Your Quotations
English Language Arts:
Quotation Marks
Writing
21st Century Skills:
Researching
Blog Post
Make a Reading-Writing Connection
English Language Arts:
Reading
Writing
Logical Organization
Writing Process
21st Century Skills:
Reading
Reading to Learn
Blog Post
Pitch Your Project!
English Language Arts:
Speaking
Listening
Prewriting
21st Century Skills:
Speaking
Listening
Researching
Blog Post
4 Writing Activities for Celebrating Black History
English Language Arts:
Writing
Reading
21st Century Skills:
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Researching
Student Writing Model
My Trip to Mexico
Many details are included in this writing, and a personal tone emerges. The piece has a clear beginning, middle, and ending.
Level:
Grade 1
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Theme:
Play
Travel
Geography
Student Writing Model
A Happy Day
This writing shows the feelings of the writer and is well organized.
Level:
Grade 1
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Theme:
Family
Love
Student Writing Model
My Favorite Pet
Adam, the first-grade writer of this model, uses his senses to describe his cat—fluffy, soft, fat. Readers can “see” and “feel” Buzz.
Level:
Grade 1
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Theme:
Animals
Family
Home
Student Writing Model
How Much I Know About Space
Ryan tells what he learned on a visit to a space center.
Level:
Grade 1
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Theme:
Science
Education
Student Writing Model
Sweet Spring
This writing has delightful details and a clear voice.
Level:
Grade 1
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Theme:
Seasons
Environment
Nature
Plants
Student Writing Model
Parrots
First-grader Traci begins and ends her report with a main idea about parrots: they are pretty, colorful birds.
Level:
Grade 1
Mode:
Research Writing
Form:
Report
Theme:
Animals
Science
Student Writing Model
Happy Easter
This model is based on a story submitted by first-grader Ashley. Her story has a main character with a problem. The problem is solved in an interesting way.
Level:
Grade 1
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Story Paragraph
Theme:
Animals
Holidays
Student Writing Model
Leaf Person
In Bowen’s story, he imagines himself as a leaf. He gives lots of details about being blown around by the wind.
Level:
Grade 1
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Story
Theme:
Imagination
Environment
Blog Post
Beyond Compassion: Deepening Learning Through Perspective Shifting
English Language Arts:
Writing
21st Century Skills:
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Blog Post
Conceptual Blending for Creative Thinking
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Creative Thinking
Blog Post
Knowing the Lake: Serving as Lead Learner
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Life Skills
Problem Solving
Flexibility
Initiative
Leadership
Productivity
Collaborating
Blog Post
Thinking Like Breathing
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Problem Solving
Blog Post
5 Keys to Successful Student Collaborations
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Life Skills
Communicating
Collaborating
Social Skills
Initiative
Flexibility
Productivity
Blog Post
5 Hit Shows Featuring Inquiry and Project-Based Learning
21st Century Skills:
Inquiry Process
Project-Based Learning