Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of writing is figuring out what to write! Looking at a blank page can be very intimidating for many people. One strategy that can support students who struggle with ideas, is to have them 'work out' their story first using loose parts.
Loose parts can be many different things. In our classroom we have: pine cones, buttons, sea shells, twigs, rocks, glass beads, bottle tops, twist tops and felt that we use as a background or frame.
The beauty of loose parts is that they can be manipulated, moved around and easily changed. It provides students the freedom to experiment with their ideas in a non-permanent way. If something isn't working, they can quickly and easily change it.
This week, students used loose parts to plan the main event of their stories. After working through their main event, they used these manipulatives to orally share their story with a partner. Students then provided feedback to their partners before using our main event graphic organizer to jot down their ideas.
English Language Arts & Literature Outcome:
Students investigate writing and research processes that support informed written expression.
Student Learning Intentions:
I can use organizational processes, methods, or tools to support the creation of written texts.
I can include a variety of carefully selected words and sensory detail to add interest and keep audiences engaged.
I can include dialogue to add variety to texts.
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