The second lesson teaches students about sensory details: why they are important and how to include them in their writing. Students will begin using sensory details to evoke smells and sounds and sights. Grab lesson two … See more

The third lesson introduces showing vs. telling. Students learn how to recognize authors who utilize showing, and students are able to articulate the difference between showing and telling. Grab lesson three here.… See more

The fourth lesson teaches students how to capture images. We use examples of poetry and prose to discuss this important writing skill. Grab lesson four here. See more

The fifth lesson introduces the story elements of character and conflict. Note: You may choose to split this lesson into two lessons since it covers two big elements. I only had nine weeks with my students, so I had to jam … See more