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Rock and Write

Rock and Write!  Rockin Resources is well known for our writing products.  Pam always liked... Read More

Test Prep Tips and Strategies

Test Prep Tips and Strategies I’ve been fortunate to be a part of two upper... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #14- Graphic Organizers for Narrative Writing

Now that the prompt has been introduced and students brainstormed ideas for the prompt, it... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #13- Setting Writing Goals

Before moving on in the writing process, it is a great place to have students... Read More

Mini Lesson #12- Task, Purpose, Audience for Narrative Writing

This post will give teachers and homeschool parents ideas to help students understand the task... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #11- Prewriting for Narrative Essay

Are you ready to give your students a narrative writing prompt but don’t know where... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #10- 3 Steps to Prepare for Narrative Writing

Are you getting ready to teach narrative writing?  This post will give you 3 steps... Read More

Christmas Around the World Web Quest and More!

Coming off of Thanksgiving break and knowing that Christmas is all around us, it is... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #9- The Writing Process

What is the writing process? The writing process is a way to promote successful writers.... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #8- Table of Contents and Progress Grade for Notebooks

Are you looking for ideas for a table of contents for interactive writing notebooks?  These... Read More

Secret Garden Unit Revised!

I am so stinking excited to teach Secret Garden this year.  I took my old... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #6- Relevant Details

Do you need ideas for teaching students about RELEVANT DETAILS? This writing mini-lesson will provide... Read More

HOW TO TEACH PARAGRAPH WRITING

If you are looking for ideas to teach PARAGRAPH WRITING, you are in the right... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #4- Run-On Sentences

Are your students writing run-on sentences? This lesson will focus on how to correct them.... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #3- Fragments

Are your students writing in fragments? Often times students will write an incomplete sentence and... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #2- Complete Sentences

This lesson will focus on writing COMPLETE SENTENCES using subjects and predicates. Writing in complete... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson 1- Brainstorming for Interactive Notebooks

Are you looking for ideas to help your students become successful writers? This post begins... Read More

Teaching Techniques for Writing

Techniques for Teaching Writing In order to have an effective writing program, it is important... Read More

Hall Display to Last through the Year!

Every morning, before your students walk into your classroom, they pass through the hallways of... Read More