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6 Traits Chatboard

Book recommendation: Surprise ending

by Alta Rose

Jul 31, 2006

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While planning lessons to teach the "Organization" trait
for the coming year, I came across this book I'd like to
share with you to illustrate surprise endings: It's called
"That's hockey" by David Bouchard and Dean Griffiths. It is
about Etienne's cousin's recollection of being introduced
to the game of stre...See More

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Can anyone recommend a book of strong verbs?

by Alta Rose

Jul 31, 2006

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Can anyone recommend a great book that clearly illustrates
the use of strong verbs to primary children? Thanks! Alta
Rose

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Michelle A /blockquote>

On 8/19/06, Leslie wrote:
> On 7/31/06, Alta Rose wrote:
>> Can anyone recommend a great book that clearly illustrates
>> the use of strong verbs to primary children? Thanks! Alta
>> Rose
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> I like Brave Irene.
>
> Leslie

I don't know if this bo...See More

Aug 22, 2006

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Teri/1/CA /blockquote>

Anamalia has great verbs, adverbs and adjectives

On 8/19/06, Leslie wrote:
> On 7/31/06, Alta Rose wrote:
>> Can anyone recommend a great book that clearly illustrates
>> the use of strong verbs to primary children? Thanks! Alta
>> Rose
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> I like Brave Irene...See More

Sep 10, 2006

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Question about sentence fluency

by Alta Rose

Aug 3, 2006

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I've just finished planning my "Sentence fluency" trait and
there's something I'm still a little fuzzy about. In Ruth
Culham's book she talks about teaching the students to
start their sentences different ways, which makes sense.
But then there's a lesson on "resounding refrains" in which
she uses Mem Fox's "...See More

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Kelly D. /blockquote>

You can't think about sentence fluency (or any of the traits) as
an absolute. Flow can come to sentences in many ways. One way
is to begin them differently. Another way is to vary your
sentence lengths. Another way (for a different type of flow) is
the "resounding refrain" technique.

It's like the "...See More

Aug 19, 2006

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weiojakfdjsalke;wjafoikd;fjafkeo /blockquote>

On 8/19/06, Kelly D. wrote:
> You can't think about sentence fluency (or any of the traits) as
> an absolute. Flow can come to sentences in many ways. One way
> is to begin them differently. Another way is to vary your
> sentence lengths. Another way (for a different type of flow) is
> the...See More

Jan 24, 2008

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Writer's Workshop in 5th

by kim5th

Aug 6, 2006

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I am a first year teacher and I want to setup a writer's
workshop in my classroom. I have an hour of language arts
time each day, but that also has to include my spelling
time. Reading is a seperate hour. Any suggestions or
advice for WW? What works for you?

Thanks.

Kim

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sc /blockquote>

This is a great resource.

Aug 6, 2006

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kany/5 /blockquote>

I have a lesson and then let the kids work on their own. I
have a couple of writing projects that continue throughout
the entire or almost the entire school year so the kids
always have something to be working on. I try to have
something due every other week. I've noticed that I have to
make sure my kids...See More

Aug 8, 2006

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The Seventh Trait Poster???

by Jenna

Aug 6, 2006

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I found a website that has the six traits posters to print
out to hang in the classroom. Does anyone know where I can
find a poster of the seventh trait..... presentation?

Thanks so much for your help.

Jenna

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Karl /blockquote>

Here's an online source:

[link removed]

On 8/06/06, Jean/ID wrote:
> I haven't found any sites on the internet with a
> presentation poster.
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> My poster set is from Carson-Dellosa and does have the
> presentation poster included in it. I teach 6th grade so I
> hav...See More

Sep 2, 2006

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Joan/Florida/1 /blockquote>

Scholastic has a Traits Poster with all seven traits on sale
right now in their dollar section! The poster is only one
dollar!

If the link does not work go to [link removed].

Joan

Sep 2, 2006

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Looking for PRALINE!!!!!

by Jenna

Aug 6, 2006

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I saw one of your posts about the songs for the six traits.

Would you mind sharing more of the songs and which traits
they go with?

Thanks so much!

Jenna

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She is on the Professional Reading Chatboard, try there nfm /blockquote>

On 8/06/06, Jenna wrote:
> I saw one of your posts about the songs for the six traits.
>
> Would you mind sharing more of the songs and which traits
> they go with?
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Jenna

Aug 10, 2006

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Z Was Zapped Word Choice lesson

by Phyllis

Aug 9, 2006

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I just found a great free lesson on word choice. It uses
Z was Zapped. I've never heard of this Chris Van Allsburg
title. Has anyone else used it?

Phyllis

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lmm /blockquote>

I love this book! I've been using it for the last 7 years. I
read the book to the students aloud. They raise their hand on
what they think the picture stands for. When we are done with
the book, each student gets a letter to create their own idea.
They love drawing the letter on the stage and coming up with
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Aug 18, 2007

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Travis/5/il /blockquote>

I used Z Was Zapped today. I tend to start the year with
alliterations.

I start the first day of the lesson with Animalia - I ask
the students to find the pattern - then we discuss
Alliterations.

On the second day I read the Z was Zapped. The students love
trying to figure out what has hap...See More

Aug 31, 2007

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Just found a great new traits lesson

by Hannah

Aug 10, 2006

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I can't complain when I find a new lesson that uses a Jane
Yolen book as its model. She remains my FAVORITE author!
Anyone else love her?

--H

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Mrs. R. /blockquote>

On 8/10/06, Hannah wrote:
> I can't complain when I find a new lesson that uses a Jane
> Yolen book as its model. She remains my FAVORITE author!
> Anyone else love her?
>
> --H

This lesson looks great, and I could use it with my seventh graders! Thanks for
posting the link. ...See More

Aug 15, 2006

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Writer's Handbook

by Jean/ID

Aug 10, 2006

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Earlier this summer, I took an idea of another teacher's
on this board to heart and developed individual writer's
handbooks for my low language group to use during writing.
I'd like to make it as complete as possible (knowing we'll
add during the year as needs evolve), but want to throw it
out to you for...See More

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THERE'S ONE OUT THERE! There's a really great "student Writer's Notebook" already out there- it can be photocopied. Not sure of the publishing company, though. It's about 60 pages in length. There's a page for synonyms, antonyms, homophones, how to use apostrophes, commas, etc (basic punctuation- including the dreaded "QUOTATION marks!") Hmmmm.... also- a 'checklist' for...See More

Jul 28, 2009

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Daniella Even though I have seen similar books for sale, I've never found one that I think is just right. If you, as a writing teacher, have developed one, it is most likely just right. I can't think of a think you need to add, and I've thought about it some. Hope you really enjoy it.

On 7/28/09, iloveteach wrote: > I really like this. I hope y...See More

Aug 12, 2009

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picture books: an annotated bibliography with activities

by nmh

Aug 15, 2006

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Could anyone tell me if the book listed below is a good
choice for second grade and if there are actual lessons
for books or is it more about theory? Thank you!
Picture Books: An Annotated Bibliography with Activities
for Teaching Writing
by Peter Bellamy (Editor), Ruth Culham (Author)

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