The Sentinel
Writing is a Blast -
Set Up Your Writing Area
Kari has written a wonderful book on teaching writing... It is ten chapters long and this is installment eight. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have!
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There is nothing worse than having a great idea and not being able to find a pencil or paper to write it down. Every home or classroom should have a well-stocked writing area that makes it easy for a writer to jump in when the inspiration hits that have everything a writer needs all in one place! This includes:
- A copy of the “Writing Traffic Light”
- Lots of paper of different colors and sizes, with some lined and some blank
- Envelopes for writing letters
- Pencils, colored pencils, pens, markers, and crayons of all different types and neatly organized
- Construction paper of different colors and organized in a drawer or other holder
- Scissors, glue, etc. for all those crafts that turn into writing projects
- A writing table with room to organize ideas and papers
- Writing Folder for each student or child (This is where they keep their writing projects or transplanted ideas)
- Portfolio for each child (a 3-ring binder) with plastic sheet protectors for keeping all your finished writing in
- Writing journal for each child and YOU
Next week: "Where Do I Start?"
You can leave your thoughts, comments or suggestions here on my feedback page. Thanks!
- Kari