Tag: writing for kids

The 18 Skills Writers Need to Be Successful

Writing is a process that requires more than just putting letters on a page. In fact, effective writing requires writers to understand and use multiple skills at once. I’ve listed out 18 skills writers need to learn and practice and, spoiler alert, they’re all 21st Century writing skills!

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How to Make Comprehension Writing Stronger for Students with 21st Century Strategies

While the traditional strategies were being taught by my colleagues, I wanted to push the boundaries and explore new avenues. Yes, the five-paragraph essay had its merits in teaching organization, but it lacked real-world relevance. Writing needed to evolve, and I was ready to champion this cause, even if it meant taking risks.

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How To Create Personalized Writing Prompts During A GimKit Game

While there are tons of great prompts you can find online, I want to give you my strategies for creating writing prompts tailored to your students… and do it in less time than a GimKit game!

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3 Quick Ideas to Make Writing Fun Today

Raise your hand if your students or kids hate writing… yeah, I’ve been there. It can be stressful searching for way to make writing fun. Kids struggle to come up with “good” ideas and aren’t sure how to organize their story. I’ve got a fun solution to that.. and more.

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