Follow this step-by-step lesson plan to teach your students how

Did you think teaching students to write would be a snap? I mean, you are a college-educated, certified individual. How hard could it possibly be? Well, it’s a challenge, especially when just starting out. In my classroom,

Sentence Starters and Transitions Anchor Chart for Informational Writing! Helps Grade 1-3 students transition from their topic sentence, to points, facts, and closing. Great support for independent writing.

The beginning of the school year can be such a busy time. Between assessments, teaching procedures, and getting to know a new set of students, teacher

Expanding Sentences Anchor Chart and Mini-Lesson

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The Teacher Studio: Learning, Thinking, Creating: Literacy Lessons

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What does writer's workshop look like? Here is a simple pie chart infographic that is a perfect explanation for teachers.

When I look back to my first experience teaching five paragraph essays to fifth graders, I can remember how terribly unprepared I felt. I knew that the five paragraph essay format was what my stude…