This is a guide to teaching creative writing to primary school children aged 8-11. The 22 classroom-tested exercises encourage students to explore their emotions, their senses, and the world around them. Activities are designed to get children thinking about and describing what they see, hear, smell, taste and the thoughts which pass through their minds, re-enforcing their basic grammar and widening their vocabulary. The aim is to get children writing for enjoyment. The assignments are a springboard from which ideas are formed and then developed. They are structured to encourage spontaneous thought and to allow the writer to follow ideas; freeing the conscious mind from restraint to simply write. Above all, they are for children to have fun, to help them tap into emotions and imagination - which may well surprise both them and you. Get Children Writing brings together clear objectives, teachers' notes, and examples of techniques, styles, and formats drawn from classic children's literature into one classroom-ready sourcebook. Many of the assignments can be adapted to suit children younger or older than 8-11. We all love a story.

Real-world writing happens when there is a reason to write. Help students explore real-world purposes for writing with activities that demonstrate thoughtful and effective writing strategies. The real-world topics are designed to fit seamlessly into any writing program and include letters, journal entries, product opinions, advertisements, directions, interviews, and more! Units are designed to fit into a weekly lesson plan and include: - A teacher overview page that describes the purpose of the format and how to introduce it - A writing sample to model each skill - A graphic organizer to organize and plan prewriting - Two writing tasks with a response pages to practice each format - An extension activity that prompts students to relate the writing to their own lives Each unit includes four unique and scaffolded writing assignments for beginning writers and more experienced writers. The 24 writing units within each book focus on six common writing purposes: - Self-expression - Information - Evaluation - Inquiry - Analysis - Persuasion Two assessment rubrics for formal and informal writing are included to help students remember effective writing strategies. Some writing topics for grades 3-4 include: - Awkward email - Thank-you note - Infographic - Biography - Peer review - Product review - Interview - Summary - Investigation - Powerful pitch - Billboard Answers will vary

READY TO DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS? "101 Writing Prompts for Kids" is a captivating and interactive book designed to spark creativity and imagination in young minds. Perfect for children aged 8 to 12, this book is an excellent tool for parents and educators to engage kids in the joy of writing and storytelling. Through a series of whimsical and thought-provoking writing prompts, children are invited to embark on literary adventures that stretch the boundaries of their imagination. In this book: 101 Unique Writing Prompts: Ranging from talking animals and magical worlds to time-traveling adventures and secret kingdoms, these prompts inspire children to create their own unique stories. Improved Writing Skills: Encourages young writers to improve their writing abilities, expand their vocabulary, and express themselves more clearly. Enhanced Creativity: Each prompt is designed to stimulate creative thinking and foster original ideas. Confidence-building: By writing regularly, children gain confidence in their ability to communicate and tell stories. Fun and Educational: The book provides an enjoyable way for kids to learn and practice writing, making it a perfect blend of education and entertainment. Illustrated: Each prompt includes a beautiful illustration to help the writer come up with an even better story. Optional Activities: Get kids writing by providing them with additional activities that stimulate their imagination and provide them with ideas for stories. Get to know them better so you can draw inspiration for their creative writing from their experiences and passions. Using our writing ideas for kids, they may conquer the dreaded "blank page" and begin their stories. Create a fantastical settings and fill them with interesting people, both good and bad. Great for native English speakers as well as young writers with English as a second language.

All too often, children are put off creative writing by feeling they have to do it right. Creativity comes in lots of different packages, and not just the ones marked with a red tick or a gold star! This book comes from original exercises and activities created especially for one-to-one lessons, creative writing groups, school visits and for home educated children. The focus is on fun and creative thinking, so that literacy and writing skills happen more naturally, without it feeling like work. The age range for all the books in the Creative Writing for Kids range is 7-14, depending on ability. Lots of exercises can be expanded to suit keen writers and adapted for reluctant learners and special needs students.

Make it easy and fun for your students to write with these imaginative activities. Includes examples of writing for suggested topics, ideas for discussion, ways to encourage ongoing student-generated ideas, a wide range of writing opportunities in all genres from fiction to nonfiction and more.

Inspire Writing & Improve Handwriting This primary writing journal is a combination of a composition notebook and prompted question book. It asks unique questions on each page so that the kid can easily think of an answer and start writing. Fantastic exercise for kids to inspire & encourage writing while improving their handwriting. Guided Questions - Starter questions for kids to think and write-in; Inspire writing and exercise brain muscles with open-ended questions 101 Prompts - Questions about multiple aspects of kids life & environment; One question per page Interior - Large Ruled Paper with 1/2 inch Dotted Mid-line; Perfect for improving Handwriting; Lines accommodate for both uppercase & lowercase letters Page Size - 8.5" x 11" / 21.6 cm x 27.9 cm - Plenty of room to write-in Age Range - Ideal for all boys & girls Ages 4-8, from Kindergarten & Grades 1 to 3 or any older kid who wants to improve handwriting Question Themes: Family & People Self Discovery Daily Routine Favorites & Likes School Life Environment Tech Imagination An ideal book for: Kids who need to work on their handwriting Curious kids to improve creative thinking Parents or teachers who want to keep their kids occupied. Hours of writing material. Also an ideal gift for kids on Birthdays, Christmas, Holidays or any season or occasion. Scroll-up and ORDER Now!

Winner of the United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) Author Award 2007! `This book lives up to its title, providing inspirational teaching ideas, using picture photographs and films as starting points for writing. A worthy winner of the UKLA Teacher′s Book Award′ - TES magazine `The book clearly describes many creative ways to engage children in writing. A number of different approaches are suggested, with activities that amongst others include the use of talk, picture books and other visual stimuli. It explains how these can used effectively and easily in the classroom so that teachers, what ever their level of experience, can feel confident to use them. The activities are manageable with ideas to suit children of all abilities across the primary age range′ - Liz Sharp, Literacy Consultant, Milton Keynes LEA Based on her experiences as a class teacher, Jacqueline Harrett′s book is packed with exciting, creative ideas for teaching writing in the classroom. With activities for Key Stages 1 and 2, it shows busy class teachers how children′s literacy is relevant across the curriculum. Each chapter uses a different idea to get children writing, and the following are all used as a starting point for lively literacy lessons: - imagination and visualisation - picture books - photographs - paintings - films and TV - comics Primary school teachers, Literacy Co-ordinators, trainee teachers and anyone looking for engaging and imaginative ideas to help them teach writing in their classroom will find this book fits the bill.