Gr.3-Wild About Webkinz

"Writing is an exploration.
You start from nothing and learn as you go." 

E. L. Doctorow



Wild About Webkinz

It was the year of the Webkinz when I taught third grade on the island, so I knew just what to do to get my students writing! I sent out invitations to all of their Webkinz asking them to spend a day at school with us!

 Discussing details in order to help a reader make a mind picture.

I had the students touch, and feel a classmates Webkinz as they were blindfolded. They then had to use as many  "detailed" words to describe the Webkinz they were holding. I also had the observing students each say something that described it without repeating what someone else said.

Topic to Write on:

Imagine that your Webkinz comes alive….

Reminders:

1. Each paragraph must have a topic sentence and a minimum of 2 or 3 supporting details focused on your topic sentence.

2. Your story must have a clear beginning, middle and end with rich descriptive language.
(You may use the "Oliver Wheels" for support.)

3. Use appropriate and varied transition words and phrases.
(You may use our "Transition Word" posters for support.)

4. Use proper indention, capitalization and punctuation.

Students all recieved a Writer's Checklist to keep

track during their independent writing.

Writer's also shared their writing
 with a peer for feedback.