A Fun Second

This is a complete packet for a Realistic Fiction Writing Unit. It includes a list of useful mentor texts, 3 pages of mini lessons, 3 classroom posters to print (or include in student packet as a reference), a student planning pack with graphic organizers/planning pages, a Student Checklist, Writing Pages (2 types, cover, & About the Author page), and Grading Rubric. Appropriate for grades 2-4, but can be used in Grade 1 with scaffolding.

This is a comprehensive unit to get Writing Workshop launched in your primary classroom! Lessons are broken up into the following categories: Porcedural, Generating Ideas, Illustrations, and Spelling & Beginning Conventions. There are lists of mentor texts to be used, as well as a mini poster for the classroom, graphic organizer for generating ideas, and a checklist for students first pieces. 14 pages of great lessons to get your workshop going smoothly from the start!