The last two weeks have offered a wealth of writing inspiration as we participated in #write0ut, a National Writing Project and National Park Service collaboration. Teaching gifted kids challenges me to find quality writing activities that will inspire, motivate, and engage my young students. #Writeout 2021 did not disappoint. And the resources will remain available on the website here.
My students have created storyboards with Storyboard That about geological changes over time.
They wrote poetry. Things to do if you’re a puppy by Avalyn:
Pound on a window when you want
Avalyn, 2nd grade
to go on a walk, purr when you want pets.
Go outside and dig when you’re bored.
Lastly
only bark when you’re in danger.
On Friday, we ventured outside to the playground. At one school, there is a large live oak. My students sat underneath the tree for writing inspiration and gathered natural materials to create an art piece.
Golden petaled flowers
spring up from the groundLeaves slowly drift
from each branchClouds painted
on the sky’s canvasTall great trees
with green leavesSpider webs
glisten in the sunlightSquawking birds
angrily yellFellow rodent squirrels
sprint across branchesFor nature
Jaden, 6th grade (form inspired by Irene Latham)
For habitats
For life
Another #writeout prompt asked students to make a poster. We used Canva and Adalyn create this one. On Canva it’s animated. You can view the animated version here.
Reflections on the Teche 