Monday Quote

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J.K. Rowling's spreadsheet plan for Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix - Pre-Writing is important!

I love this... One of J.K. Rowling's brainstorm / planning sessions for her novel. Show this to students to show the extent of pre-writing and how important it is!



Sometimes kids (and grown-ups) think books "magically" appear fully written. Show your students J.K. Rowling’s spreadsheet plan for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to help them see the work and planning that goes in to writing! (from flavorwire.com/)

Reach for the stars... goal setting craft

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Inferencing with Photos

I use a lot of photos and picture books to do regular inferencing with my class and also as a TTOC it is a fun way to do a quiet write... show a photo, allow for some brainstorming or sharing and inferencing, then write..... a story, description, perspective, whatever.... for a photo.

This pintrest page has some great photos you could use to print, put on SMARTboard or projector and use in a variety of ways.

Here are two examples from the page....

Inspiration

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Incentive Jar

 

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As a TTOC you can easily draw this on the board and use for the day with a class. No materials really required.

Keep Calm and...