Writing
parts of speech
This year we will explore narrative writing and expository writing. If there is time, we will begin opinion writing towards the end of the year.
Narrative Writing
Narrative Writing
Narrative writing includes a beginning, middle and end. This year we will learn how to develop each of these areas. In addition, we will be expected to plan out our stories using a mind map, or planning device, use strong language, and demonstrate knowledge of story elements such as setting, characters, plot, and problem/solution.
Below you will find helpful transition words.
Narrative writing includes a beginning, middle and end. This year we will learn how to develop each of these areas. In addition, we will be expected to plan out our stories using a mind map, or planning device, use strong language, and demonstrate knowledge of story elements such as setting, characters, plot, and problem/solution.
Below you will find helpful transition words.
Expository Writing
Expository writing includes ideas with details. As writers it can be difficult to pick a writing topic. As a class, and independently, we will brainstorm writing topics to get the ball rolling. Then, we will work on using transitions, staying on topic, and engaging the reader.
Essay Writing
Essays are a form of expository writing. They are extended response pieces that are based on facts, and feelings.
Writing an Essay....
Top-Notch Transitions
Expository writing includes ideas with details. As writers it can be difficult to pick a writing topic. As a class, and independently, we will brainstorm writing topics to get the ball rolling. Then, we will work on using transitions, staying on topic, and engaging the reader.
Essay Writing
Essays are a form of expository writing. They are extended response pieces that are based on facts, and feelings.
Writing an Essay....
Top-Notch Transitions
Opinion Writing-Use strong language, details, and reasons to write a powerful opinion piece.
Opinion Transitions and Example
Opinion Transitions and Example
Compare/Contrast
Ice Cream Prompt
Poetry
What is Poetry?
Definition of Poetry (Russell, 2005, pp. 176-177)
Poetry
What is Poetry? Who Knows?
Not a rose, but the scent of the rose;
Not the sky, but the light in the sky;
Not the fly, but the gleam of the fly;
Not the sea, but the sound of the sea;
Not myself, but what makes me
See, hear, and feel something that prose
Cannot: and what it is who knows?
(*from Eleanor Farjeon's Poems for Children,1938)
RESOURCES
ABC of Feelings
Emotion Words
Acrostic Poems
Haiku Poems
Cinquain Poems
Limerick Poems
Rhyme Zone
FizzyFunnyFuzzy Poems
Funny Poetry for Kids
Giggle Poetry
Poetry Interactives
Classical Poems for Kids
Poems for Children
Definition of Poetry (Russell, 2005, pp. 176-177)
- Poetry is the most emotionally charged means of written expression and it consists of words arranged in patterns of sound and imagery to spark an emotional, and intellectual, response from us.
- Poetry is the language of the imagination, of feelings, of emotional self-expression, of high art.
- Prose explains, but poetry sings.
- The language in poetry is musical, precise, memorable, and magical.
Poetry
What is Poetry? Who Knows?
Not a rose, but the scent of the rose;
Not the sky, but the light in the sky;
Not the fly, but the gleam of the fly;
Not the sea, but the sound of the sea;
Not myself, but what makes me
See, hear, and feel something that prose
Cannot: and what it is who knows?
(*from Eleanor Farjeon's Poems for Children,1938)
RESOURCES
ABC of Feelings
Emotion Words
Acrostic Poems
Haiku Poems
Cinquain Poems
Limerick Poems
Rhyme Zone
FizzyFunnyFuzzy Poems
Funny Poetry for Kids
Giggle Poetry
Poetry Interactives
Classical Poems for Kids
Poems for Children
Creative Writing
Story Elements
Characters: who the story is about.
Setting: where the story takes place.
Problem/Conflict: what happens in the story that needs to be fixed, or resolved?
Solution: how does the problem, or conflict, get fixed?
Plot: what are the main events of the story?
Characters: who the story is about.
Setting: where the story takes place.
Problem/Conflict: what happens in the story that needs to be fixed, or resolved?
Solution: how does the problem, or conflict, get fixed?
Plot: what are the main events of the story?
Ways to Begin your Story (Leads)
Viking Story Starters
Show, Don't Tell!
When to start a new paragraph
STRONG Verbs
Smart Synonyms
Synonym Machine
Triple Threat Writing...
Ways to Begin your Fairy Tale!
Popular Folktale/Fairytale Story Starters