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I appreciated the resources you introduced us to and the amount of time you actually had us writing. I now clearly understand how I could use these activities in a class-- your presentation has me making all sorts of connections to my context. Although my students do a very different type of writing, it's the process of them having to make choices and develop thoughts (which I think the lead activity also does) that will transfer to later contexts. The fact that each part of the lead is a new idea is what pushes their thinking.

Thank you! Lisa

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First of all, I LOVE the font you used - you must tell me the name of it! Love, love, love using the pictorial writing sprints to do the work of practicing different leads....and LOVED combining them into one! Also, the range of ages of the student samples was awesome!! GREAT job!!!!

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I like the way you broke down the writing into manageable chunks for both kids and adults. This approach lowers the stress of trying to come up with the perfect idea using just the right structure. This is also an idea that teachers from a variety of content areas could use. I plan to use this method for my own writing! This is such a non-threatening way to teach the elements of revision, and it gives students the tools to take ownership of their writing.
So glad you shared this!
Brooke

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Like you said in the beginning, I can totally do this with my students tomorrow! I look forward to taking this activity and amazing resources to my 6th grade classroom. Such a great presentation! Thank you Matthew!

Kimberly

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What a simple idea that is SO powerful. I am thinking that combining strategies could be useful in many parts of student writing. I want to try this with endings as well, or descriptions, or even discussing evidence. Can't wait to put this to use. Definitely using the writing wallet as well.
Love the books you shared and your presentation style. You clearly love what you do and your passion shows through. The student samples were great and really illustrated how this strategy contributes to developing student ideas. Also, I'm going to use it for my own writing! Thanks for sharing! -Jamie

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No wonder you're such a valued coach. You are a harbinger of ideas as well as where to find them. You may enjoy hearing yourself talk, but we enjoy hearing you as well. I'm so glad you were able to get student work with so many age ranges. Great job, Matt! _Bob

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Matt, this is such a useful exercise with all levels, and I'm excited to try this with my multilingual college freshmen! I appreciate the "non-threatening" writing as a tool to practice revision and to give them multiple opportunities to apply different techniques. This encourages voice and still provides some structure. And thank you for the great resource recommendations too! Your presentation style is easy to follow and at a great pace! --Daina

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I loved it every step of they way! I am stealing it all! I especially love the typical/unusual chart!... and the wallet... and the merging of the hooks... O.K. I love it all!

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I can see immense flexibility in a practice like this! My big takeaway is the notion of comfort and success that all writers need to keep on writing. Great way to start the day!

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This such a cool way to get kids going! Well, not just kids, I got some great starts off of this, too! Love it. I can't wait to bring this into the classroom, I am excited to see what they do. Thank you!

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Thank you so much for a wonderful idea!  It is ingenious!  It is accessible to all students and relevant for all levels of writers.  I was amazed at how all three of the hooks fit together.  And probably most importantly, it will show students that a hook isn't just one sentence!  Absolutely a great idea!  Thank you for sharing it along with fabulous resources!  AWESOME JOB!
Kathy

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Matt: I loved this demo! You are so creative and logical at the same time. I feel this will really step up my teaching, and those at my school. I can't wait to share this with my staff. It was perfectly paced and thought out. Very useful!! Thank you so much!

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I love the idea of combining multiple leads. So often students write one sentence, and think that's enough. I love that you encourage them to expand on their beginnings. I love that they can reorder them in whatever order they want. I really loved starting with low-stakes writing sprints photos. Very accessible to all students, and a great way to get them thinking. Great work!! Thank you for sharing!

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I took a few notes on this for my eleventh graders. I have a few picture and quotation prompts with which this would work really well. Thanks!

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I will be trying this out with my 6th grade class this year. I loved the samples.