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Groundhog Day Writing Prompts and Activities

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Cover of Writing Prompts & Activities for Groundhog Day, listing shadow making and legend writing for grades 4–6
Cover of the seasonal writing resource
Resource overview lists a lesson plan, Groundhog Day reading, writing task cards, organizers, and a grading rubric
Introduction and list of included materials
Teacher introduction describes sixth graders' writing ideas and use in middle, upper elementary, and special ed
Author's note and suggested classroom settings
Lesson plan steps 1–7 introduce Phil and legends, assign Groundhog Day reading and questions, and start task cards
Lesson plan, steps 1–7
Lesson plan steps 8–13 cover prewriting, rough drafts, partner proofreading, 10 writing task cards, and rubrics
Writing lesson continuation, steps 8–13
Shadow-making activity lists materials and steps for groups of three to trace creatures and write legends
Shadow-making activity, materials and steps 1–3
Shadow-making activity steps 4–6 offer group legend writing, a shadow play, and measuring classmates' shadows
Shadow activity extensions, steps 4–6
Proofreading and final-draft directions address introductions, supporting details, grammar, and partner reading
Revision, partner proofreading, and final-copy guide
Groundhog Day history reading connects Candlemas, shadow traditions, German settlers, and Punxsutawney Phil
History reading: Is Groundhog Day merely a legend?

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Groundhog Day Writing Prompts and Activities

Crafting engaging and enjoyable writing activities for your Middle School or SPED students can sometimes be daunting. However, the Groundhog Day Writing Prompts and Activities resource is here to alleviate that burden, especially as you navigate the winter blues of February.

If history is your domain, this Groundhog Day Writing Prompts and Activities resource dives into the intriguing tales surrounding Groundhog Day, separating fact from legend, making for a delightful read for both you and your students. To catalyze your students' creativity, this bundle boasts task cards replete with creative writing prompts and even includes poetry activities.

For a structured writing experience, you'll find pre-writing tools, graphic organizers, and proof-reading directions. If grading poses a challenge, a grading rubric is conveniently included.

We understand the demands of teaching writing—it's often time-consuming and requires concerted effort. This comprehensive package is tailored to simplify your teaching experience.

· ◈ RESEARCH has shown◈ 
◈ It’s essential to set the purpose for writing because it influences
the decisions students make about style.
◈ Creative writing plays an important role in literacy development.
◈ Writing helps foster the imagination, artistic expression, clear
thinking and identity.
◈ Graphic organizers are visual tools that help children learn and
understand.
◈ Writing is a process, in addition to pre-writing, students need to
learn how to proof-read properly.

 

◈THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL GET ◈.                                                                                                 

◈. Complete Lesson Plan

◈. Is Groundhog Day Merely a Legend

◈. Interesting Facts

◈. Comprehension Questions

◈. Writing Prompt Task Cards

◈. Pre-writing Graphic Organizer

◈. Proof Reading

◈. Final Draft Instructions

◈. Grading Rubric

◈. Answers to Comprehension Questions

PERSONALLY, I loved teaching ELA to my students. Believe it or not, I   enjoyed reading their papers, they were so creative. Some of the ideas that I used in this RESOURCE were actually from my 6th graders. It always amazed me to see the improvements they made from the beginning of the year, they amazed themselves too. I hope these activities are what you need to turn your students on to writing and the writing process…

THIS RESOURCE CAN BE USED FOR:
✔ Middle School
✔ Upper Elementary
✔ Special Ed Classrooms

 

 Copyright©2016 Deann Marin (Socrates Lantern)

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