Writing is fun!
A list of the websites as presented to teachers of Cisd during a writing presentation on August 21, 2012.
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1Writing Workshop is the framework!
Writing Workshop is the framework for the all writing in CISD!
In First Class-Under Elementary Language Arts, Curriculum, 4th, 5th, and 6th writing, there is a complete introduction powerpoint to writing workshop. If you are unsure of Writing Workshop as a method, or just need more assistance, there are many great resources right here.
We are not here to teach Writing Workshop, (that would be like a week long session), but to bring the "Fun" back into writing, for you and your students. These are simply add ons and tips to create a relaxing, but creative atmosphere.
Making Writing Fun! (For you and your students)
1. What's the Problem?
2. Back to the Basics-Relax!
3. FUN site to spice up your Writing Workshop!
4. The Editing Nightmare!
5. So how do I grade all of this?? (Hint -you don't:)
6. Try it!
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2Motivating the troops so they will WANT to participate in the fun!
Writing Fix will rock your world with its fabulousness! There are sooo many fun lessons in here waiting for you.
http://writingfix.com/
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3Rory's Story Cubes
Rory's Story Cubes – ($1.99) Shake phone and nine cubes spin around when stop there are nine pictures in which to use to create a story.
http://www.storycubes.com/
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4Silly Stories
A fun app for iphone or ipad that lets you shake or tap the phone and it gives a prompt. Stories may be typed on phone, saved and then sent to an email address to print.
http://www.sillystoriesapp.com/
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5Scribble Press
Ipad only- students may either write their own story or use one of the over 50 story templates. From serious to seriously fun, you can make a book about any topic and instantly publish to the gallery or share with friends anywhere in the world.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scribble-press/id487300076?mt=8
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6Storybird
Students use art to inspire them to write a story. Teachers can create an account to manage students without emails, and create assignments to build an online library.
http://storybird.com
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7Create Comic books and more
Writing games and more! They can even create comic books.
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games
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8Writing Workshop forms and much much more!
“Teachers underestimate their power. As a profession we need to speak out. For too long we've worked in isolation. We need to collaborate and we need to plan and reflect together. Bring down the walls that divide us as we form our own learning communities.” ~Lucy Calkins
http://www.mrshaydenworld.com/index.html
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9Warning: Students must do the work!
Warning: You must allow your students to work!
Let it go! Release the power! Relax! Feel the Force, Luke (JK)!
Your enthusiasm for their writing will be the most important factor for making them enjoy it! Your praise will fuel their passion and give them permission to explore their own paths in writing. Stop trying to control everything and allow your students to emerge as writers. That is what they will remember from you. Trust me- they will learn complex sentences and plu-perfect, even if they didn't get it this year.
Make it fun, engaging and inviting. You can do it!