Re: Creative Ways to Teach Writing

Jennifer/2/Idaho

Posted on 12/30/10

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Read The Art of Teaching Writing by Lucy Calkins. Also, I suggest reading
Guiding Readers and Writers by Fountas and Pinnell. Many think Calkins
ideas are "loosey goosey", but Fountas and Pinnell will give you the
structure to apply Calkins's philosophy. Both texts support the Workshop
approach to writing instruction.

Also, check out this blog:

http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/

They post regularly and have great strategies!

Whatever you decide, kids need to write every day. A lot of us have given
up on daily writing under pressure to focus in other instructional areas,
but writing does positively impact kids' reading and comprehension
levels. My kids would not be the readers they are if they didn't write
DAILY. And, they choose their own topics as well. OK, I'll hop off of my
soapbox now!

On 12/14/10, Michelle wrote:
> I guess what I am looking for is a less traditional approach to teaching
> writing. I worked with a teacher once that describe the first draft of
> writing as a kid in their underwear, not dressed yet. As you continued
> to write you clothed your story, by adding details. It's strategies
> like that that I am looking for. Although all ideas are appreciated and
> welcomed :)

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