Thursday, June 16, 2016

Writing and Reading Ideas

Whether you are having students write individually, or writing a group story on a chart it is always a good idea to demonstrate what you are looking for.


Before every piece of writing teach a lesson such as:
  • Indenting
  • Expanding a sentence
  • Using colorful language
  • Using a box of crayons for color words
  • Painting a picture with words
  • Using the senses
  • Using similes and metaphors
Brainstorm words that could be used with that topic.  Refer to word charts like the ones below for older students to use their senses in writing.


Sight
dullsparklebright
dingyknottedwavy
shinydarklight
shadycrookedwrinkled
glowingflashingclear

Sound
crashwhispershriek
boomfizzsnap
gasprattledrip
squealcroakchirp
creakingsplashsinging

Smell
sweatydampmusty
smokymoldyspicy
freshrottinggrassy
Taste
soursweetbitter
spicycreamyjuicy
saltysmoothpeppery

Touch
stickysilkysoft/hard
firmcool/coldfreezing
bumpywet/dryrough
jaggedsharpsmooth
burninghotfurry

Let students add to the list when they are reading and they come across a word that would fit into one of these categories.

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