But What Should I Write About?
Posted by Hope Spencer on 18 Dec 2009 | Posted in: Teachers and Teaching, The Mailbox Books
Writing this blog is an interesting experience. When I’m writing about a topic I feel strongly about, I have a hard time stopping. I just want to keep writing! The trouble starts when I can’t think of a topic. When I know that a blog post is due and nothing is coming to mind, my nerves start to get the best of me. That blank screen can be very intimidating!
Having writing deadlines has given me a much greater understanding of the reaction some of my students had when I gave writing assignments. I can still see their faces staring blankly at me as they said, “But we don’t know what to write about!” That’s one of the reasons I am so excited about the Prompt, Plan, Write! series. I know the books in this series will give your students more guidance when they’re writing.
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| Check out this page from the grade 1 book: the prompt is one a child can relate to, the plan is clear, and the irresistible art is sure to inspire even the most reluctant writer. | When I look at this page from the grade 3 book, I’m ready to write about riding in a hot-air balloon. I’m sure your students will have the same reaction! | |
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| My first thought when I saw this page from the grade 5 book was that the art is so funny! Your students will just love it. Then, when I read the prompt, my mind started racing with ideas about being stranded on a deserted island. By the time I got to the first writing space, I was raring to go! Your students are sure to feel the same way! |
The Prompt, Plan, Write! series offers a different book for each grade level from 1 to 5, so you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for your students. On a selfish note, maybe we should have written a Prompt, Plan, Write! book for blog writers too. I know it would come in handy for me!
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Wow! I have never seen ‘Prompt, Plan, Write!’ before! I will definitely be purchasing these. What a time-saver, and what a great way to motivate the students to write! Thanks!!!
I have been using your materials in my preschool classrooms for years. I love all the ideas for art and so on. Thanks for all you do!