Exposition can be seen in music, films, television shows, plays, and written text. It is the writer’s opportunity to give background information to the reader or listener about the setting, establish the theme and introduce the characters. In music, the exposition is the first part in the sonata form which introduces the themes used in the composition or …
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
It’s shocking how loud the empty blank page can scream at you. Deafening. How do we start? One word at a time. Slowly. Just look at the blank page, and conquer it. Write one word. It doesn’t have to be on a line, or small or big. It is just a word. It is your …
OK, we have heard you!! How do you get right into a story? Here is an 11-minute video by Adora Svitak who can get your started in the write direction!! https://youtu.be/hRqCUmbI6TQ
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.
Children’s Illustrator Angela Padron once again bring insight and storytelling ideas to those who create art with their words.
10 Tips for Proofreading Effectively By Richard Norquist There’s no foolproof formula for perfect proofreading every time. But these 10 tips should help you see (or hear) your errors before anybody else does. Give it a rest. If time allows, set your text aside for a few hours (or days) after you’ve finished composing, and …
Rescue Writing considers it an honor to support teachers in their classrooms and parents of homeschoolers. When we started, we thought it would best be suited for third, fourth and fifth graders, since that was when students began to express themselves individually, or so we thought. As it turns out, even kindergarten students want to …
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Rescue Writing considers it an honor to support teachers in their classrooms and parents of homeschoolers. When we started, we thought it would best be suited for third, fourth and fifth graders, since that was when students began to express themselves individually, or so we thought. As it turns out, even kindergarten students want to …
Writing Stories with My Title I Kindergarten Class – Part One Read More »
When beginning to write stories, it can sometimes seem like a difficult task. Where do we start? What do we write about? What makes a story? Should I wait until tomorrow? Stories are fun, and writing them is a joy. Rescue Writing can be used for anyone who wants to write a story, and has …
