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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 any obvious "holes." Thanks for any
suggestions.

1. Openers, transitional words, closing words, words for
compare/contrast
2. Different types of writing (persuasive,expository,
descriptive, narrative), their purposes and possible
strategies
3. page of alternative words for "tired" words, such as
nice, like, best, etc.
4. vivid verb list
5. List of how to change a sentence around to add variety
6. List of organizations patterns (chronological, Spatial
order, cause/effect, etc.)
7. One page summary of 6 Traits
8. Student friendly 5 point rubric (holistically for all 6
traits)
9. A pe...See More
iloveteach I really like this. I hope you don't mind if I borrow the idea! I really think something like this could focus the students much better than other things I've seen.

On 8/10/06, Jean/ID wrote: > 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...See More
Jul 28, 2009
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
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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