Writing Essays
Standards: LAFS.4.W.1.3, LAFS.K12.W.2.5
Ms. O'Hare's Fourth Grade Class
The best way to become a better writer is to practice as much as you can. The videos, links, and images on this flyer will provide you with the tools that you need to become the best writer that you can be!
The Writing Process
Writing is not easy; it takes a lot of work to write a good essay. The writing process is a helpful guide that will keep you on track so that your essay turns out as amazing as it should be.
The Importance of Revision
In the video below, you will learn how important it is to revise your papers. If you haven't gone over your paper to check for mistakes, you aren't finished yet! Revising makes you into a stronger writer.
Teaching Kids About Revising (Writing Workshop Lesson)
The Six Traits of Writing
Remember the six traits of writing? The best narrative essays are ones that follow these guidelines. In case you forgot, the traits include ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions. You should always check for these when you are writing your essays.
Helpful and Fun Links!
-Scholastic Story Starter:
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/
-Narrative Story Ideas:
http://www.hbschool.com/storytown/menus/ideas_writers/gr4/ideas_narratives/ideas_narratives.html
-Deluxe Para-laughs:
http://mrnussbaum.com/deluxe-paralaughs-2/
-Finish the Stories:
Victoria O'Hare
EME2040
Dr. Thirunarayanan
Works Cited
Poster 1: Creative Teaching Press. The Writing Process Small Chart. Digital image.MPM School Supplies. Tristro LLC, n.d. Web. 25 May 2016.
Poster 2: Scholastic Teacher Express. Traits of Writing: Putting It All Together! Digital image. Pinterest. Scholastic Teacher Express, 2013. Web. 25 May 2016.