Writing Workshop:
In 6th grade, students will be practicing writing in a variety of genres. Our main focus will be narrative, argument, and informative, but I cannot and will not forget poetry! Add a post to share your pieces, discuss your pieces, and discuss writing in general.
Need ideas to help with writing? Here’s some advice from an expert:
How Writer’s Work Ralph Fletcher
Writing Workshop. Ralph Fletcher How Writers Work
Chapter 1: A Place Where Words Can Grow: Find a spot that works for you for writing and have things around you that inspire you.
Chapter 2. Finding Ideas:
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family tradition
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collections
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special place
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your place in the family
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moving
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life changes
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what frightened you when you were little (or now!)
Chapter 3 Brainstorming:
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talk
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list ideas
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make a web
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free write
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3 by 3 by 3
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informal outline
- timeline
Telling Your Story: Need help expanding a moment of your story? These questions may help!
Words all 5th & 6th graders should be able to spell:
Spelling 200 words ABC order notebook handout 8.7.13
Use this as a checklist of the most common things that 5th/6th graders tend to need reminders/lessons about for proofreading: