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Keep It Fresh! Writing Centers BUNDLE (15 Writing Centers)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

My "Keep It Fresh! Writing Centers" are designed to engage students in fresh writing practice without having to create brand new centers each week. Each writing center focuses on one form of writing and uses simple ways for you to easily change it

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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"Writing Battles" Persuasive Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Writing Battles is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students practice persuasive writing through a “battle topic.” Through the writing center materials, students are guided through the planning and writing of a persuasive essay. Use it as

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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"Character Scrapbooks" Developing Characters (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Character Scrapbooks is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students create and develop a character to use in their own writing. Through the writing center materials, students are guided through the planning and creation of a scrapbook that

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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"Memory Twists" Personal Narrative Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center) FREE!

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Memory Twists is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students write personal narratives... with a fictional twist! Through the writing center materials, students begin with a real memory, but then choose a point in their story to "twist" the

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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"Mini Mysteries" Mystery Story Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Mini Mysteries is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students write short mystery stories. Through the writing center materials, students plan and write a mini-mystery using a fun little booklet they create. Use it as a writing center, a

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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"Superhero Comics" Comic Strip Story Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Superhero Comics is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students create a comic book page with a superhero main character. Through the writing center materials, students develop a superhero and a villain and use them in a comic strip. Use it

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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"Split P.O.V.s" Point-of-View Narrative Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Split P.O.V.s is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which student partners (or individuals) write the same story from two different characters' points of view. Through the writing center materials, students are given two characters, then plan and

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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"How-To Guides" Procedural Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

How-To Guides Through Different Eyes is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students practice procedural writing in a creative way. Through the writing center materials, students are guided through the planning and writing of a set of

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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"Object Mash-Ups" Descriptive Paragraph Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Object Mash-Ups is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students practice descriptive paragraph writing. Through the writing center materials, students choose two objects to combine into one, then plan and write a descriptive paragraph about

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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"One-Prop Skits" Script Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

One-Prop Skits is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students work with a partner to write a script for a short skit or play, featuring one assigned prop. Through the writing center materials, students are guided through the planning and

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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"Adventures with Strange Items" Narrative Writing (Keep It Fresh Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Adventures with Strange Items is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students write adventure stories. Through the writing center materials, students are guided through the narrative writing process. Use it as a writing center, a writing

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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"Problem Fixers" Opinion Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Problem Fixers is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students practice opinion writing. Through the writing center materials, students are guided through the planning and writing of opinion pieces involving a given problem and ideas for a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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"Verb Bundles" Writing with Strong Verbs (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Verb Bundles is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students practice writing with strong verbs. Through the writing center materials, students are given a "bundle" of verbs with which to plan and write a story. Use it as a writing center, a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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"Choose Your Chapters" Narrative Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Choose Your Chapters is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students practice fictional narrative writing with short chapters. Through the writing center materials, students are guided through the planning and writing of their story. Use it

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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FREE Accessory Pack (Tools to use with "Keep It Fresh! Writing Centers")

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

This free pack of accessories and tools contains resources to help organize and manage my "Keep It Fresh! Writing Centers."What's Included?Information on Creating a Keep It Fresh! Writing Centers "Hub"Teacher Binder Cover Page and Spine

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Centers

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"Front Page Memories" Partner Article Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Front Page Memories is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students work with a partner to write a newspaper article about a memory from each other. Through the writing center materials, students interview their partner about their memory and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

$3.00

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"Voice Letters" Creative Letter Writing (Keep It Fresh! Writing Center)

By Michael Friermood - The Thinker Builder

Voice Letters is a "Keep It Fresh! Writing Center" in which students write a friendly letter in a creative way. Through the writing center materials, students choose a recipient to whom to write a letter, and a voice or emotion with which to use.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, Centers

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Eleven years of teaching at the elementary level, including 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Five years serving as a Lead Teacher for my school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in helping students become bolder, deeper, better thinkers. I believe authentic, meaningful learning impacts children. I believe in risk-taking, and showing students that making mistakes can help you grow. I believe in expecting a lot from a child, but to guide them in reaching those expectations. I believe that the best way for children to become better readers is to READ, a lot, and usually with good-fit books.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have the honor of being a teacher and a dad and a husband... does that count?

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Miami University Reading Endorsment

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