Monday, September 17, 2012

What Do I Write About?

"I don't know what to write about!"  
Is that a common complaint in your classroom?  I created a graphic organizer for my students to fill in with writing topics that matter to them.  We fill in the chart at the beginning of the school year and they keep it in their Writing Folders all year.

Any time a student comes up to tell me that they have no ideas for Writer's Workshop, I tell them to check their chart:



Usually, at least something jumps out at them and they are off and writing!

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4 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    I was planning to make one of these :) Thanks for saving my time! LOVE that it's a freebie too!!

    Kimberly
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  2. Fern Smith's Classroom IdeasSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    What a terrific freebie!
    Thanks for linking up at Manic Monday!
    ~Fern
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  3. Mrs. WathenSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Great freebie! I found your blog on Taming my Flock of Firsties Giveaway! Great blog:) I am your newest follower. I would love you to stop by my blog and visit.

    Tammy
    The Resourceful Apple

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    What a wonderful freebie! Thanks for sharing.
    Shelly
    thelandofglitter.blogspot.com

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