Princess Penelope's Parrot, written by Helen Lester, may be used in grades K–4. All levels of students will enjoy the story and be able to identify character traits. Whole class/direct instruction may be applied for this lesson.
Writing, K - 4
This package offers the introductory guide Writing is Elementary: Teaching Young Children to Write alongside the module Bookmarks: Narratives.
Writing is Elementary: Teaching Young Children to Write serves as an introduction and a guide to this module. It focuses on the four basic qualities of writing:
This package offers the introductory guide Writing is Elementary: Teaching Young Children to Write alongside the module Bookmarks: Responding to Text.
Writing is Elementary: Teaching Young Children to Write is the first module of the series. It serves as an introduction and a guide for each subsequent module. It focuses on the four basic qualities of writing:
The Developing Writers Set is a systemic guide for grades K–4, created to help children become more effective writers. Bookmarks: Responding to Text and Bookmarks: Narratives are currently available. Each module includes the guide, Writing is Elementary: Teaching Young Children to Write.
These resources offer classroom-tested lessons that are designed to provide success for students at all cognitive levels.
