Every primary teacher understands the importance of their students developing good writing skills. While it is sometimes a daunting task to have your students journal, I have come up with a weekly writing portfolio that my students actually LOVE and always look forward to! It's geared towards kindergarten to fourth grade students.
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| Weekly Writing Portfolio (40 Prompts) |
The weekly writing portfolio system that I've developed works really well for both me AND my class. Each student is given a duo-tang or binder with 40 writing prompts (40 pages = 1 page per week) and on Writing Wednesdays they independently complete their writing assignment.
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| Weekly Writing Portfolio (40 Prompts) |
Above is a sample of what the journal pages look like - and as you can see, there is a journal prompt at the top, followed by space to illustrate their thoughts and finally a writer's checklist at the bottom for self-editing.
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| Weekly Writing Portfolio (40 Prompts) |
I have also included two different sized binder spine labels and a cover page for each duo-tang...plus a teacher's checklist so you know which prompts you have used. It's a snap to prepare and can be used year after year with excellent results!
Product Details:
► 40 prompts suitable for kindergarten to fourth grade students ‣ 1 prompt per page (my students complete 1 prompt per week)
► Each page has a space for writing as well as a space for drawing a picture
► Each page also has a space for checking their work ‣ students must check off the boxes at the bottom of each page for Capitals, Spacing and Punctuation.
► Includes a 2-page teacher checklist of all 40 weekly prompts. Simply check off the prompts as you go (if you're obsessed with organization like I am)
► Fantastic tool for year long assessments
► Individual pages can be displayed at your writing centre or handed out as needed
► Can be printed on both sides to save paper
► Portfolios can be bound together with staples or 3-ring binders with plastic sleeves on the front (this is what I prefer because it is the most durable)
► Spine labels can be printed onto colored paper and students (or you) can write their names before "Writing Portfolio" for fast recognition. Here's a tip for easy insertion of the spine labels: print on cardstock - they slide in without bunching up :)
► Buy this product once and use year after year! I have not written any dates on this product, so it is suitable for years to come :)
Learning Opportunities:
► Creative writing skills
► Opinion writing skills
► Spelling skills
► Increased vocabulary
► Fine motor development
► Sense of autonomy/independence
► Public speaking practice (if work is presented)
► Sense of accomplishment and pride
Find it here: Weekly Writing Portfolio (40 Prompts)
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