Prewriting is Key!
Look at the two examples of initial brainstorming below...
As you can see, modeling and think alouds along with shared writing is a critical component to good writing instruction. Helping teachers develop a toolbox of writing strategies and craft lessons is forefront of our professional development. Please look at our Abydos Mini-conference offerings...we would love to introduce and roll out specific strategies to address these concerns as soon as possible so teachers can use them with their students in 3rd 9 Weeks during their Persuasive unit.