Work on Writing Binder

This is very similar to my Word Work idea..... a Work on Writing binder.  Having several resources in a binder is one way to help keep Work on Writing resources organized.  It will also help students get started faster!
Most resources are from www.teacherspayteachers.com.

Binder Cover 1 from: Zebra Poster  made by Kelly M.

 

Cover 2 from: Chevron Daily 5 Poster  made by Amanda Bryant

 

Contents:
1.  Binder pocket for pens, die, Crayola Twistables colored pencils
2.  Binder pocket for stickers (for sticker stories)
3.  Personal Word Wall  made by First Grade is a Hoot

 

 

Possible Writing Resources to include:

4.  Respond to Text sheet
     Respond to & Chat About Informational Text by Sarah Helm

5.  Roll a fairy tale  made by Krista Carlson

6.  Monthly Work on Writing Resources from Second Story Window
7.  Roll and Write made by Where the Wild Things Learn

8.  What Can I Do When I'm Done? Poster! Menu of Choice! Differentiated for writing! made by Pinkadots Elementary

9.  Work on Writing resources by Kelly Williams

10.  Writing Ideas
       February
       March
11.  Recipe template - (add measurement / recipe words)
12.  Write a bucket filler
Link to Bucket Filling Poster

 

 

Snowman Bucket Fillers

Not free, but worth considering:
Writing Mini-Office {A set of writing resources for K-2nd Graders} by Rachael D'Elia

Word Charts for Every Month of the School Year!  by Karen Jones

Word Work......Getting it organized!

The Word Work bookshelf can be a little like shopping at Target.  You go there intending to make it a short trip..... then you soon find yourself distracted by all of the neat things to look at!  To help students avoid this problem, I have created two Word Work binders.  (possibly will make more later) They just grab one and go!   

More ideas and links are on my previous post on Word Work. 

Binders include:
Pocket pouch that has dry erase markers and one foam die
Word Work Roll / Create 
Scrabble Spelling Addition
Rainbow Roll-N-Write 
iPad Spelling
Alphabet stencils - from Amazon
Spelling Task Cards - (I used page two.) 
See the previous Word Work post for the following links:
Boggle
Sign Language
How Much is Your Word Worth? differentiated - 2 different levels

 

Daily 5 - Word Work

Word Work Activities

 



Students can work on almost any activity that is on their homework sheet.    
sheet link

1.  Play-Doh  (definitely a favorite)

2.  Smelly Markers (the other favorite!)
                                                       Mr. Sketch


 












  

         

3.  Alphabet Stencils

4.  Magna Doodle 
                              

5.  Alphabet Stamps

                                 

6.  Pipe Cleaners

7.  Dry Erase Boards / Plastic Plates
 

 

8.  Magnets

storage case link



                 

9.  Unifix Letter Cubes

 

 

10.  Dictionary

                

11.  How Much is Your Word Worth?

    

12.  Sign Language

 

                                                                            
13.  Ipad Spelling 

14.  Boggle

Boggle for the SMART Board


 

                                                                                    

                                                                            

Poetry Notebooks

My students usually add one poem a week to their poetry notebooks.  This is a great tool to help students improve their fluency.  They can highlight rhyming words, verbs, adjectives, nouns, etc.  Students can use this notebook during the Read to Self or Read to Someone center.

                                              Glue ribbon to the back to create a bookmark.


13 Spring Poems  - Click here to download a set of spring poems. 

13 Miscellaneous Poems

Month by Month Poetry  -  compiled by Everything Elementary

I found 2 poetry posters on Pinterest and decided to make them for my class....

Daily 5 Resources

Chevron Daily 5 Posters - by DK Coleman

 

This will be the fifth year I will use my own version of Daily 5.  Like so many other teachers, I highly recommend it!  Read the Daily 5 Sub Notes document to get a summary of each center.

Feel free to edit these documents.
Daily 5 Notes for Sub

Writing topics (I put this in their personal word journal.)

Spelling / Word Work Materials

Personal Daily 5 Anchor Chart Sheet
(Clip Art by: Scrappin Doodles     Border by:  Third Grade Doodles)


Resources I've found online:

At this time, these are free resources. 

Daily 5 Praise Necklaces 

Good Fit Books   Powerpoint by Barbara Smith

Daily 5 Anchor Charts - by Ashley Nichols

I Pick Poster - from Our Cool School

 

Three Ways to Read a Book Anchor Chart - by Mary Johnson

Cross-Checking Strategy Poster - from One Extra Degree blog
                                                                    
 

Read to Self Poem  - from The Loco Teacher

 

 

 

American Sign Language Chart - A Word Work activity

Heart Map for Work on Writing or Writer's Workshop - Students draw and label things they like on their heart.  They can refer back to their heart when they need a new writing idea.  Note: This heart will be in one of the plastic sleeves in their word journal.

link to download

                                                

One site I found a lot of valuable resources on Daily 5 and many other topics was http://www.proteacher.net.  Join the Peony room for Daily 5 resources.  They also have a room for second grade teachers.

Another great site that matches read alouds to Daily 5 / CAFE mini-lessons:
Mrs. Maiolo's Learning Site