Build Stronger Writers
Posted by Debra Liverman on 08 Oct 2008 | Posted in: The Mailbox Books
Teachers are always searching for engaging writing prompts to motivate students to write and students often struggle with how to actually develop their ideas even if they have a topic.
That is why our editors wrote Prompt, Plan, Write! Each reproducible student page in the book starts with a high-interest writing prompt followed by a prewriting organizer that helps the student think about and plan his writing. Below the organizer is a writing task for the student to complete on his own paper. These student pages are perfect for placing at a writing center or for using as independent assignments or even homework. However you use it, Prompt, Plan, Write! is another great resource to help you build stronger writers.
Have you tried one of these books? How is it working for you? If you haven’t tried one yet, I’d love for you to print one of the sample pages below and try it with your students. Then check back and tell me what you think.
Each person who comments on this blog post will be entered in a drawing for one FREE Prompt, Plan, Write! book. I’ll randomly choose one name on October 22 and contact the winner via email. I look forward to hearing from you!
Congratulations to Jennifer Gold, winner of a Grade 2 Prompt, Plan, Write! book.
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I think this is a fun way to get kids to WRITE!!! They will love the pictures and filling it in. Mailbox resources are some of my favorites.
This is a great resource, I have already used some of the materials while I am still a substitute. I look forward to using them when I get my own classroom.
This would come in quite handy for me. I am a new teacher using the Lucy Calkins series…and I am always looking for things to add on into our mini-lessons.
This looks to be a really great resource. I printed the sample pages and used them. They were terrific. The students really enjoyed them. It is a wonderful tool.
This looks like it would fit nicely with the steps of writing and teaching the 6 traits.–4th Grade
This looks like a great resource. Anxious to view more.
I had not heard of this resource before, but I printed out the sample pages and I am excited to try them out with my fifth graders! I like how they have broken down the steps into clear, easy to answer sections.
This is very timely! We are just starting personal narratives. I have really appreciated “Peas in a Pod.” They are wonderful organizational tools! This books appears to be an invaluable resource!
Writing is still new for me as a new teacher. I would love to hear how some of the experienced teachers are using these prompts, or even some examples. I have the 2nd, and 2nd/3rd grade books. Being a visual learning really stinks sometimes. Thanks everyone!!!
These sound great, I wish I could open up the sample pages. My students struggle with expanding their writing. I really want to help them and these books sound like a good resource.
I think the prompts in this book are great. It is so hard to get students to write and add interesitng detail. This book would definitely encourage them to write more.
I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these books. I love writing, but it is really hard to get second graders to love it. I am always trying new things to get my little friends writing!!!