Promoting Writing in the Primary Grades

  Every week it is something new. Last week we started looking at the different Genres of Writing. We started with Descriptive Writing. This week it's Story Time! Last week when learning about Descriptive Writing, we learnt that authors use (5) five techniques to make their writing 'pop'. These techniques are specific details, word choice, dialogues, sensory images and figurative language. As we speak about Narrative Writing, keep these five techniques in mind.                                                              What is Narrative Writing? Components of a Narrative Composition Narrative writing is like making a delicious, juicy burger as it has a beginning, middle and an end.  When writing a story we must first brainstorm and think about what and who will our story be about. This is the ...

This week's blog is all about Narrative Writing. # StoryTime Ever read a story that took you on a such an adventure that when it was over you got a little sad? I know I have. I absolutely love to read! A good story meets us where we are and takes us on an adventure.  Our blog this week will take us on an adventure to see the five elements that make up a good narrative.   The first element on our adventure is the Theme . The writer is trying to convey a message through the story. Usually the theme of a story is a broad message.  Next stop is Point of View .  There are four different points of view that can be used in a narrative.  First person Viewpoint The writer tells the story through the eyes of one character. The writer uses the first person personal pronoun I.  Omniscient Viewpoint The writers tell readers about the thought process of each character.  Limited Omniscient Viewpoint  The writer shares the thoughts of one of the characters. ...

Happy Friday to all!!! I am back with another blog post. Last week's blog was about descriptive writing, painting pictures with words!😀 Now what do you think this week's post will be about? Continue reading this blog to find out. 😁 READ THE PASSAGE BELOW. Bhola owns a donkey called Khandya. Bhola is a very tolerant and kind master. The donkey is lazy and is always finding ways to avoid work. One day while returning with sacks of salt on his back, Khandya started crossing a small river stream, but his foot slipped, and he fell in the water. The sacks of salt also got wet and Khandya realized that the fall has lessened the weights of the sacks as the salt has dissolved in the water. The next few days, while passing through the same path, Khandya intentionally fell into the water. Bhola was unhappy with the way Khandya was behaving because he was losing money in the process. Bhola understood that Khandya was doing this on a purpose. He decided to teach Khandya a lesson. The ...

Make your Writing 'POP'  "They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but it is up to the author to write those thousand words."          - Petracca, 2021  Have you ever thought about how authors and writers are able to provide such colourful and lengthy writing pieces? In this weeks session we learnt about Descriptive Writing and Techniques that eloquent writers use to make their pieces go, 'POP'! What is Descriptive Writing? Macrorie (1985), stated that we must encourage our students to 'show not tell'. This statement is one out of so many things that I took away with me from this week's session. As primary teachers  we must encourage our students to paint word pictures using dialogues, word choice, sensory images, specific details and figurative language. These are techniques that proficient writers use. Another mouthful that I took away from this week's session!   After reading  last week's blog on the 12 Writing Strategies Is...

Read the passage below. It tells us what is happening in this picture. The girl and the boy sat down and watched the water and trees before them.  It was a good sight. It was very beautiful.  They were enjoying the sound of the water and the birds flying overhead.  What word would you use to describe the picture and the passage? Dull? Boring? Unattractive?  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This week's blog is all about the colourful world of descriptive writing !  Do not be alarmed!  By the end of this post, you would know five techniques that can be used  to add a splash of colour to this dull picture.  Before we get started, it is important to note that descriptive writing can be a phrase, sentence or paragraph, either within a composition or an entire composition.  Let's get started! Let's add some colour. Adding specific infor...

  Happy Friday, y'all!!!! This week's blog post will focus on descriptive writing.   What comes to mind when you hear the term “descriptive” writing? Well, the term "descriptive writing" refers to the process of describing something utilizing the five senses. It describes how something look, feel, taste, smell, makes one feel, and sound. Additionally, it defines what something is or how something occurred with sufficient detail for the reader to visualize it in his or her mind. To my mind, descriptive writing is essentially putting your mind to something and paying attention to every detail, since it enables you to develop into a keen observer by requiring you to pay full attention to the slightest details about anything. Descriptive writing assesses your ability to use unique and innovative language in order to communicate to the reader a vivid vision of whatever you're describing. Descriptive writing is a type of writing that may be utilized in poetry, expositor...