to Writing that you can use to model a variety of structure and elaboration strategies. You’ll see that each page is annotated with potential teaching points you might choose to model or elicit kids’ help with to add on to the page. We often place these pages in a

sheet protector so that we can revise with a dry-erase marker and use repeatedly across small groups and conferences.

every day! Ask them to consider things they know how to make, play, do, or draw! Then, get started writing “in the air”! Say the steps aloud as they touch each blank box to rehearse before they sketch and write. You can carry this oral rehearsal tool into the following units across the year, too!

comprehensive list of

strategies for planning,

supporting organization and

structure, and elaboration.

You can use this menu as a

conferring tip sheet when

leading conferences, as well

as a mini chart inside of table

conferences and small groups.

Simply download, print, and

add to your writing toolkit!