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Ideas for a summer of writing!
Ideas for a summer of writing!
Keep a Writer's Notebook
Keep a Writer's Notebook
Find a place to keep your writing - this could be a notebook, folder, or even a computer file.
Start by setting a few personal goals for writing. Your goals might include:
how often you plan to write
story ideas you want to write about
topics you would like to research
people you want to write messages to
interesting words and phrases from your reading that you might use in your own writing
Explore Different Purposes for Writing
Explore Different Purposes for Writing
Think about why you would like to write, and who you might write for:
write about the reading you are doing
write about special events and times you want to remember (to retell)
draft messages to family and friends (to socialize)
gather information for topics you are interested in learning about (to research)
write a review for a book or game to share with others (to inform)
write stories and poems (to entertain)
write just for yourself in a diary or journal (reflection)
write a convincing letter to a friend (to persuade)
explore story starters for inspiration
Share your writing!
Share your writing!
Think of a way to share your favourite pieces of writing with others.
create a poster to share your research
send an email, a text, or letter to someone you know
publish a story and ask someone to read and respond to it
write out directions for a game or activity you create
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