The Write Idea

Global History and Geography

Building Writing Skills

Unlocking writer’s block Starting on the right foot Organizing thoughts: pre-writing strategies

– Thematic Essays– DBQs

Understanding expectations Getting more from reluctant writers

Unlocking Writer’s Block

The Brain Storm– Students write on a topic for five minutes. – Thoughts, questions, anything related that comes

into their minds– Share

Word Lists – Students write paragraphs using specific terms

from provided lists Creative Solutions

Starting on the Right Foot

Thesis Statements: How to move beyond restating the question

Introductory Paragraphs

Organizing Thoughts: Prewriting Strategies

Thematic Essays DBQs

Thematic Essays

Breaking down the parts of the question Webbing Blocking Bulleting

DBQs

Breaking down the parts of the question Brainstorming first for outside information Using documents to address tasks Putting it all together Starting small: Introducing the new Mini

Understanding Expectations

Breaking down the rubric Making students scorers Self evaluation and peer evaluation

Getting More From Reluctant Writers

Writing from graphic organizers and illustrations

Group writing Cartooning Creating primary sources Using other types of media as forms of

writing