https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting This library contains literature to teach each of the writing traits across various genres. These books can be used to teach different writing techniques and to model good writing as the teacher. en-us 2021-01-26 13:42:05 UTC 2021-05-08 16:37:10 UTC hello@padlet.com taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126667836 Dialogue from a child having a very bad day!]]> 2021-01-26 13:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126667836 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126672120 A story of trying, failing, then persevering. Fun action verbs and a hint of STEM.]]> 2021-01-26 13:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126672120 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126674877 A beautiful story about ideas and imagination.]]> 2021-01-26 13:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126674877 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126688062 A celebration of what it means to dream and and the many ways to find happiness.]]> 2021-01-26 13:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126688062 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126691276 A ton of personality and hilarity in this read-aloud!]]> 2021-01-26 13:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126691276 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126694617 Excellent dialogue, complex sentences, and stylistic fragments.]]> 2021-01-26 13:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126694617 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126699748  A story about how one small seed or one small child can make a difference.]]> 2021-01-26 13:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126699748 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126704298 Descriptive writing and effective organization.]]> 2021-01-26 13:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126704298 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126708473 A unique, fun cause and effect story in this series.]]> 2021-01-26 13:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126708473 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126746302 An iconic story centered on the power of imagination.]]> 2021-01-26 14:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126746302 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126754183 Beautiful language that also teaches science.]]> 2021-01-26 14:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126754183 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126756778 A rhythmic read aloud that captures the beautiful humanity of Black boys.]]> 2021-01-26 14:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126756778 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126759895 Evocative, sensory poetry]]> 2021-01-26 14:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126759895 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126764226 An exploration and celebration about finding your own words and using them in an impactful way.]]> 2021-01-26 14:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126764226 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126771330 A humorous read about how misplacing or foregoing commas can make all the difference in sentences. ]]> 2021-01-26 14:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126771330 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126775200 A fun explanation of what nouns and verbs are and how they interact with one another. ]]> 2021-01-26 14:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126775200 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126823045 A father and daughter set the foundations of a life together and life's endless opportunites.]]> 2021-01-26 14:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126823045 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126884929 Descriptive story with fun verbs.]]> 2021-01-26 14:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126884929 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126920592 Lyrical text and symbolism interwoven with Spanish.]]> 2021-01-26 14:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1126920592 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1127539819 In this whimsical story, kids ask questions like "What do clouds taste like?" and "Do my toys miss me when I'm gone?"]]> 2021-01-26 16:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1127539819 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1127558486 Lyrical text celebrates the emotions we all share.]]> 2021-01-26 16:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1127558486 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471424837 Conventions refers to appropriate spelling, letter formation, grammar, and punctuation. Students should learn that this is important so that others can comprehend their writing. This can be taught along with a focus on purpose and audience. ]]> 2021-04-28 23:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471424837 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471439040 Organization regards the overall structure of the writing to match the genre and intended meaning. It includes planning for the whole text as well as strengthening part-text structures. ]]> 2021-04-28 23:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471439040 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471444102 Word choice affects tone, meaning, voice, clarity, and style. Some of these books consider word choice as it builds upon grammar and language understanding. Others focus more on style, mood, and feelings that the writer may want to incorporate. ]]> 2021-04-28 23:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471444102 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471450859 The following books will help students develop an awareness of their surroundings, encounters with the world, and recollections of their past. They will give them inspiration for writing topics and idea generation.

]]> 2021-04-28 23:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471450859 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471486133 Voice captures the unique style of the writer. It showcases personality and individuality. These books provide examples of unique voices and expression. ]]> 2021-04-29 00:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471486133 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471488550 Sentence fluency refers to the overall flow and smoothness of the writing. This includes correctness, grammar, meaning, and variety. These books contain sentence structures that flow nicely.

]]> 2021-04-29 00:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471488550 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471496706 Covers transitions, organizational patterns, and interactive text.]]> 2021-04-29 00:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471496706 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471497596 Short sentences for young readers that flow with precision.]]> 2021-04-29 00:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471497596 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471498746 Another silly story that shows how important hyphens, parentheses, quotation marks, periods, and more are!]]> 2021-04-29 00:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471498746 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471500069 A comical read about using apostrophes to show possession, plurals, and contractions. ]]> 2021-04-29 00:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471500069 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471578622 A visual read with lists, contingency plans, charcoal pencil writing, and emergency plans.]]> 2021-04-29 00:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471578622 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471582492 The main character has powerful emotions. She is funny, unique, joyful, but shows her fury when things don't go her way.]]> 2021-04-29 00:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471582492 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471584387 A clever, funny story from the perspective of a donut inside a bakery.]]> 2021-04-29 00:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471584387 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471586126 A funny story about what would happen if punctuation "took a vacation" and our sentences didn't have commas, apostrophes, question marks, etc.]]> 2021-04-29 00:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471586126 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471587549 2021-04-29 00:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471587549 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471592179 A detailed prose poem written from a watchful young girl.]]> 2021-04-29 00:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471592179 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471593651 A poem with great rhythm that incorporates multi-syllable dinosaur names. Great for a read-aloud.]]> 2021-04-29 00:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471593651 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471601661 A sensitive story about Chrysanthemum who wilts when kids make fun of her name.]]> 2021-04-29 00:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471601661 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471603927 Strong first-person perspective and a twist on the childhood classic!]]> 2021-04-29 00:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471603927 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471605925 A new kid with an irrepressible spirit comes to the school and befriends the playground bully.]]> 2021-04-29 00:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471605925 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471607163 A short, sweet, funny fairy tale with a feminist twist!]]> 2021-04-29 00:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471607163 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471815206 Rhyming text details what adjectives are and provides ample examples of creative writing with adjectives. ]]> 2021-04-29 02:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471815206 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471822309 This story humorously features a variety of nouns and also introduces abstract nouns and proper nouns. ]]> 2021-04-29 02:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471822309 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471830693 Very clear explanations of different uses for apostrophes.]]> 2021-04-29 02:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1471830693 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1492021169 Varying sentence lengths create rhythm and emphasis]]> 2021-05-04 23:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1492021169 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1492025740 An endearing tale about love and communication that exists between familial generations.]]> 2021-05-04 23:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1492025740 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1492026439 Tender, believable dialogue in a heartwarming story.]]> 2021-05-04 23:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1492026439 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1492027695 A key message of love, courage, and positivity.]]> 2021-05-04 23:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1492027695 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1492033461 Amelia's mom gives her a journal for her birthday and she finally has a place to write her truest feelings.]]> 2021-05-04 23:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1492033461 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1493622343 This story captures the wonder and fascination of a little boy's first venture out into the snow.]]> 2021-05-05 13:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1493622343 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495602097 Demonstrates how to arrange details for impact.]]> 2021-05-05 20:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495602097 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495605445 Can be used for a writing pattern prompt with words like peace, dream, or inspire.]]> 2021-05-05 20:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495605445 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495613214 This is about children who find friendship despite racial segregation.]]> 2021-05-05 20:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495613214 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495716272 Features varying sentence length and demonstrates cadence with language.]]> 2021-05-05 20:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495716272 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495718825 Great for fluency and voice]]> 2021-05-05 20:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495718825 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495721927 Allows students to develop word choice based on illustrations]]> 2021-05-05 20:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495721927 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495724118 A wordless story that will allow students to develop their word choice.]]> 2021-05-05 20:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495724118 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495751542 Shortened stories and hilarious twists on classic bedtime tales.]]> 2021-05-05 20:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495751542 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495754964 Each chapter ends with a comic strip created by Stink.]]> 2021-05-05 20:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495754964 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495757262 Demonstrates the concept of storyboarding for young writers.]]> 2021-05-05 20:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495757262 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495760134 An alphabetic look at various forms of writing. ]]> 2021-05-05 20:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495760134 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495762981 Fourteen poems that make punctuation fun and accessible to children.]]> 2021-05-05 21:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495762981 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495853874 Words like heat and pressure show similarities between a boy's life and rocks of the earth.]]> 2021-05-05 21:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495853874 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495856631 Very lyrical words]]> 2021-05-05 21:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495856631 taylormaddox https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495858557 Rich words propel this story forward.]]> 2021-05-05 21:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taylormaddox/teachwriting/wish/1495858557