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Write the Words to this Short Video

To practice writing and storytelling, watch this video, which has no words. Now, write the words. NOTE: Big Buck Bunny is a story about bullying, so adults should watch this before showing it to children to be sure it conveys a message you want them to see. https://youtu.be/-m3V8w_7vhk

Adding Art to your Story

Images are part of the story – sometimes they are only in your imagination: and sometimes you get lucky – and find the work of Children’s Illustrator Angela Padron. Angela magically captured the beautiful writing of Ellis Paul’s historic characters in “The Hero in You,” by doing her own research and bringing their unique qualities …

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Writing Outside the Box

Writing is always fun…especially when you “write outside the box” as suggested by Jayne M. Rose-Vallee, author of the children’s book “Dinosaurs Living in my Hair.”  Jayne has great fun living with her vivid imagination…share this video with your students.  

Creating an Autobiography

There are so many brilliant teachers who are committed to sharing their great ideas that motivate students to write. This idea from Lisa Storm Fink also offers a full step-by-step lesson plan. So, let your students know it’s time to write about their favorite subject – themselves!! http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/alphabiography-project-totally-937.html

Start Writing your Animal Stories by Thinking Like your Pet

Pets make great subjects for stories. Especially your pet, who is the best pet in the world. But…where and how do we start a story? First, you need an idea…and maybe you should take a moment and follow your pet around the house or take him for a walk. What is he thinking about? Does …

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