Creative Writing, English Language Arts, November Activities, What is Mentor Text

5 Creative Ideas for Teaching Procedural Writing This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, gatherings, and of course, gobbling good grub. November, itself, is a wonderful time to combine the spirit of this memorable holiday with the development of crucial writing skills. This month is an opportune time to explore procedural writing. With Thanksgiving as a backdrop, there are so many delicious moments… Continue reading 5 Creative Ideas for Teaching Procedural Writing This Thanksgiving

Creative Writing, Fall Activities

Teaching Kids How to Write Spooky Stories

October is prime time to motivate your students to write spooky stories. With autumn in the air, trick-or-treating, various Halloween fun, and costume ideas swirling in children’s heads, October is the best month to bank on your students’ motivation. Since they are already thinking about spookiness and the classroom is a hub of excitement, why… Continue reading Teaching Kids How to Write Spooky Stories

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Figurative Language, How to Teach Writing, November Activities

Descriptive Writing in the Fall

It’s no secret that autumn is our absolute favorite season. With the explosive colors abounding on the trees, the crisp and clean air whipping around, and the chilling temperatures, it just makes us want to snuggle in our coziest hoodie while watching a crackling fire. This makes it the perfect time to explore descriptive writing… Continue reading Descriptive Writing in the Fall