Writing Lesson Plans

Rolodex & Color Coding

Here are a couple of ideas I've picked up.

Last year, I typed up a list of words for each letter. Some letters like I and J were combined on one sheet of paper. I used large font and got about 30 words on a page. I mounted them on different colored 12x18 paper and then put them up. The kids were able to look up a variety of words from the first day. The problem was, it took up one whole wall ( at least I didn't have to change it monthly), and no seasonal words were there. One of the teachers last year suggested having a word basket. Print seasonal words out and back them on colored paper. Laminate. Then when the kids are writing, they can take one of sheets back to their desks to look up the words.

Another good idea was putting the cards on a rolodex. Put the word and a small picture. This can grow. I thought it would be easier for the kids to use this than a dictionary.
Submitted by: Marti Calders9@email-removed