When we encourage students to write something every day, a common response is: What if I don’t have anything to write? Get unstuck! Try our free sample from Learn to Write: Write!
The free lesson in this sample includes several ideas to help you find something to write every day.
If you have a copy of Write Something Every Day, you will find many suggestions for implementing these ideas.
We have also included options below.
Enjoy!
Free Sample
Additional Resources
Language Arts the Natural Way: Copying
As he is copying, he is learning a variety of writing skills — spelling, grammar, mechanics, and how to correctly form sentences, phrases, and cohesive thoughts.
Activity: Copying
Copying is one activity that takes an individual from childhood through adulthood and makes a great learning tool!
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Outlines
Think of it as an organizing tool — most of the work is done in the intellect instead of on the page. Tips for writing outlines and resources.
Activity: Rewrite a Poem in Story Form
Using Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” students are encouraged to envision the scene and then rewrite the poem as a narrative story.
Activity: Words That Describe
By using a sensory detail form we can make a note of words that appeal to the five senses — words that describe.
Books
Wheeler’s Graded Studies in Great Authors ~ Free
Want to learn how to spell (and write)? Copy great authors!
Teaching to Change Lives ~ Review
Seven laws for effective teaching and learning for those who want to make a difference in the lives of students. Includes instructional video to transcribe.
Units
Coinage: A Unit Study on Money and Coins
On August 7, 1959, a new penny went into circulation in America to honor Abraham Lincoln. Unit resources. Includes instructional video to transcribe.
Clocks and Time ~ Free Unit
Fun way to learn about something that is so important to us each day. Includes instructional video to transcribe.
Online Poetry Anthology
A collection of friendly poems that can be used for copywork or rewriting as prose.
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Three free writing lessons taken from the Write Something Every Day.
Busy Plowmen ~ Free Earthworm Lesson
Our Wonderful World Fall is now available. Download a free 31-page earthworm lesson from the book!
7 Free Writing Lessons for December
Here is a free download with 7 writing lessons for December taken from Write Something Every Day.