3Writing

=3rd Grade Writing=


 * Writing **

**Writing Process** **Teaching That Makes Sense**        See the green Downloads bar on the left. [] **Writing Prompts/Journal Topics**     [] **Third Grade Writing Prompts**     [] **Creating a Paragraph**     [] **Creating E-Books**     [] **Third Grade Student Examples**     [] **Graphic Organizers**     [] Submit writing to "**Buddy's Bearded Collie Literacy Notebook**"     [] **Fun with Words - Thinkquest**     [] **Writing Tips from author, Kimberly Willis Holt**     [] **Story Starters** - Complete one, submit for publication     [] **Story Chains** - Complete one, submit for publication     [] **Keys to Writing Success**     [] **Biography Maker** - meant to inspire lively story telling and vivid writing which will make your readers want to know more about your subject. [] **Tips for Young Writers**        Scroll down to find Children's Book Author Web Sites with Tips for Young Writers. [] **Making Kids' Writing Shine: Using Beginnings and Endings to Teach Craft**     [] **ReadWriteThink**     [] **Writing Lesson Plans**     [] **Using the Microsoft Word Thesauraus Lesson Plan**     []

**BrainPop Movie:** (See your librarian or technologist for campus login)        Short Story-   [] **Character Generator**     []      Create your own characters or analyze characters in books you've read. **Persuasive Writing** **Persuasive Writing Basic Method**     @http://www.abcteach.com/Writing/persuasive.htm **Persuasive Writing Rubric Maker**     [] **Thanksgiving With Adjectives and Persuasive Writing:**        Not only will this lesson plan teach your students how to effectively pen a persuasive essay, but it will demonstrate the value of a well-chosen adjective to make their writing come alive. This writing exercise is centered around a Thanksgiving theme--in particular, a dynamic, enticing menu. [] **A Song to Help Students understand Persuasive Writing**     [] **Rainforest Conservation Cards and Comics**        Students will create postcards with persuasive text and images on the importance of conserving natural resources. [] **Writing for Different Purposes**     Daily Learning Activity 1 **Writing Letters**     Daily Learning Activity 2 **PBS Kids: Write Letters to Arthur**     []

**Activity: Factual Writing: Letters**     [] **"How To" Writing** **Factual Writing Instructions**     @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/english/writing/12_act.shtml **Keys to Writing Success**     [] **Kid Authors: This Could Be YOU!**     [] **Aaron's Young Author Page**     [] **ReviseWise English**     @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/english/writing/