Writing Activity

Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer

Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer

1. Choose two books to read (or reread) for this activity. Choose books that are different, but you can tell have some similarities. 2. Write the titles in the red circles. 3. Write the differences between the two books in the blue circles. Write the similarities in...

Heading Generator

Heading Generator

1. Read these paragraph excerpts from the book Cracking the Code: Women Who Have Changed the Way We Look at Computers by Alisha Sadikot. 2. Summarize the paragraph by coming up with a heading to describe what the paragraph is going to be about. Remember, a heading is...

Hands of Empathy

Hands of Empathy

1. Choose a book (or books) about diversity and differences. 2. Cut out the hands and the boxes (on the dotted lines). 3. While reading, write down something new you learned or understood about someone different than you because of the text. Write your notes in each...

Make a Book Printable

Make a Book Printable

Objective: To discuss story sequencing and to plan and write a story with a beginning, middle, and end. 1. Print as many inside pages as needed. Print the double sided. 2. Print the cover on card stock if desired.Learning Benchmarks: Post-Primary: The child...

Character Growth Chart

Character Growth Chart

1. With a book (or two) of your choice, analyze two of the characters and how they “grew” emotionally or mentally. 2. In the first box with the shortest figure, describe their character in the beginning of the text. In the second box with the mid-sized figure,...

Reading Playbook B

Reading Playbook B

We are so glad you have our Reading Playbook in your hands and anticipate all of the fun that is to come as you slowly and steadily teach your child to read. We cannot wait for you to assume your rightful spot, front and center, as your child begins to see the art of...

Reading Playbook A

Reading Playbook A

We are so glad you have our Reading Playbook in your hands and anticipate all of the fun that is to come as you slowly and steadily teach your child to read. We cannot wait for you to assume your rightful spot, front and center, as your child begins to see the art of...

Story Cards

Story Cards

1. Choose a set of cards to work with. One person may try this alone or this may be done as a pair or group. 2. Use the pictures on the cards to inspire a story. Each person adds to the story as they take turns drawing a new card. Turn the cards face down in a pile so...

Dialogue Task Cards

Dialogue Task Cards

1. Choose a card and read the scenario. 2. Write down the card number on the recording sheet. 3. Keeping the scenario in mind, write a paragraph of dialogue between the two characters. Make sure the dialogue is on topic and reflects the mood. 4. Repeat for all 8...