Write Write Baby

Students learn how to write a business letter in a very creative way-by writing fan letters to their favorite celebrities. This is one of the most remembered lessons in my class and creates high student engagement. It also teaches a very real life skill as business letters will be important ways for students to communicate in the adult world. I've included the powerpoint, a sample letter, the business letter format, and a celebrity address database.

This resource takes the student through the persuasive writing process while examining the issue of whether or not youth sports are too intense for kids. The powerpoint guides students through RAFT'ing the promt and provides videos for the class to watch. The powerpoint also contains guidance through the generation of a 5 paragraph essay. There is also a microsoft word document with selected readings on the topic. Overall, a comprehensive writing resource. It is at least one week of lessons!

Students will choose a word that holds critical importance in their life, such as friendship. Then through a 5 paragraph essay, they will define the meaning of this word in their life, in a movie, and in a book. Powerpoint includes everything needed to brainstorm, write body paragraphs, intro/conclusion, edit, and publish. Takes approximately 1 week to complete.

This powerpoint shows students that you are not born smart- you get smart by working hard. A guided notes section for students is attached, too. Great investment piece.

This is another resource which includes a powerpoint and the necessary research articles for students to write a persuasive essay about the driving age.

This is another guided paragraph of the week. It was made on Google Docs, but I downloaded as a docx, so should work on word of Docs. This product includes an article and a Mon-Fri packet that guides students through the writing process.

This document lists each component of a 6th grade writing course (could also apply to 5th, 7th, and 8th grade). It breaks writing concepts down for parents so they know how students will be assessed and what types of activities they can practice with their child at home.

This includes all the procedures you need for a classroom in the upper/midle grades. It defines responsibility, reliability, and respectfulness with concrete examples. It also includes a list of consequences and a detention notice.

This document contains a link to a website I created to help students engage in a country research report. Students have links to investigate their country and create a virtual presentation to show knowledge.