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Writing Prompts with Editable Word Banks

By Jodi Southard

This packet of 48 writing prompts includes EDITABLE word banks. The word banks can be differentiated for individual students in your classroom if needed. "General words" are in each prompt that you can use for your students, or you can edit the

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English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st

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Narrative Writing Picture Prompts & Graphic Organizers

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This packet includes 30 photo picture prompts to be used for narrative writing. Each photo includes a graphic organizer and 2 versions of writing paper. Students will be able to look at each "real" picture and create a narrative story about what

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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CCSS:

W.1.3

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First Grade Writing Lessons | Daily Writing Practice Journals | Yearlong Bundle

By Jodi Southard

Do you struggle to find time to teach first grade writing lessons? Teaching 1st grade writing in time-saving mini lessons will make daily writing practice attainable! These 1st grade writing lessons will allow your students to spend more time

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.1.1, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.5, W.1.7, W.1.8

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Descriptive Writing Picture Prompts & Graphic Organizers

By Jodi Southard

This packet includes 30 photo picture prompts to be used for descriptive writing. Each photo includes a graphic organizer and 2 versions of writing paper. Students will be able to look at each "real" picture and create a descriptive story about

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables

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1st Grade 2nd Grade Writing Organizer | Write the Rainbow |

By Jodi Southard

This has been the perfect organizational tool for writing in my classroom. The students are taught that they need to "write the rainbow" in order to organize their writing. Red is the topic, orange, yellow, and green are the details, and blue is

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Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Read & Write to Respond

By Jodi Southard

This packet includes 25 reading passages with higher order thinking writing prompts. Each prompt is related to the passage and allows your students to respond to their reading by relating their writing to their own lives.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

$3.75

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Writing Mini-Lessons for September

By Jodi Southard

Teaching writing in small mini-lessons makes writing instruction more attainable and gives students more time to spend during their writing block, actually writing. These mini-lessons for September take the guesswork out of what to teach each day in

Subjects:

Writing, Back to School, Autumn

Grades:

1^st

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$6.50

154

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Writing Mini-Lessons for October

By Jodi Southard

Teaching writing in small mini-lessons makes writing instruction more attainable and gives students more time to spend during their writing block, actually writing. These mini-lessons for October take the guesswork out of what to teach each day in

Subjects:

Writing, Autumn, Halloween

Grades:

1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Scarecrow Glyph and Writing

By Jodi Southard

Scarecrow Glyph and Writing Scarecrows are such a wonderful Fall decoration! Your students will love completing these glyphs to tell all about themselves. When they finish their scarecrows, you can have them complete one of the included writing

Subjects:

Writing, Autumn

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Writing Mini-Lessons for November

By Jodi Southard

Teaching writing in small mini-lessons makes writing instruction more attainable and gives students more time to spend during their writing block, actually writing. These mini-lessons for November take the guesswork out of what to teach each day in

Subjects:

Writing, Thanksgiving, Autumn

Grades:

1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Writing Mini-Lessons for December

By Jodi Southard

Teaching writing in small mini-lessons makes writing instruction more attainable and gives students more time to spend during their writing block, actually writing. These mini-lessons for December take the guesswork out of what to teach each day in

Subjects:

Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Animal Reports

By Jodi Southard

This packet is perfect for having your students complete animal reports. You will find 35 animal options in this packet. Each animal includes a page for description, habitat, and food as well as a cover page. In this file, there are two separate

Subjects:

Science, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

$4.75

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Writing Mini-Lessons for February

By Jodi Southard

Teaching writing in small mini-lessons makes writing instruction more attainable and gives students more time to spend during their writing block, actually writing. These mini-lessons for February take the guesswork out of what to teach each day in

Subjects:

Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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I Have a Dream Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing FREEBIE

By Jodi Southard

I Have a Dream Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing FREEBIE This I Have a Dream Writing Project is perfect to have your students complete after learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. Take a picture of each student to display alongside their writing.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Martin Luther King Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Printables

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106

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Writing Mini-Lessons for January

By Jodi Southard

Teaching writing in small mini-lessons makes writing instruction more attainable and gives students more time to spend during their writing block, actually writing. These mini-lessons for January take the guesswork out of what to teach each day in

Subjects:

Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

Grades:

1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$6.50

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Spring Writing Prompts and Graphic Organizers

By Jodi Southard

Spring Writing Prompts and Graphic Organizers This unit includes a total of 51 writing prompts and graphic organizers. {16 Informative Writing, 10 Narrative, 8 Persuasive, 6 Letters, 5 Lists, and 6 Descriptive Writing} The informative, narrative,

Subjects:

Writing, Spring, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

$11.00

104

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Writing Mini-Lessons for May

By Jodi Southard

Teaching writing in small mini-lessons makes writing instruction more attainable and gives students more time to spend during their writing block, actually writing. These mini-lessons for May take the guesswork out of what to teach each day in

Subjects:

Writing, Spring

Grades:

1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Writing Mini-Lessons for March

By Jodi Southard

Teaching writing in small mini-lessons makes writing instruction more attainable and gives students more time to spend during their writing block, actually writing. These mini-lessons for March take the guesswork out of what to teach each day in

Subjects:

Writing, St. Patrick's Day, Spring

Grades:

1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Writing Builders - Make Your Own Story - Distance Learning

By Jodi Southard

How many times have you heard your students say, "I don't know what to write about?" Students can waste their entire writing time trying think of a story. Writing Builders allows students to choose a character, setting, and an event to write

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

W.1.3

$5.75

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Writing Mini-Lessons for April

By Jodi Southard

Teaching writing in small mini-lessons makes writing instruction more attainable and gives students more time to spend during their writing block, actually writing. These mini-lessons for April take the guesswork out of what to teach each day in

Subjects:

Writing, Spring

Grades:

1^st

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$6.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

My name is Jodi Southard, and I have been a classroom teacher for the past 20 years. I began by teaching K-5 Art for two years before becoming a classroom teacher. I have taught both 1st and 3rd grade, but my heart is definitely in 1st. I began my teaching blog, www.funinfirst.com, in 2010 and started creating educational resources for teachers shortly after. I absolutely love researching and developing educational products that work well in the classroom. I strive to make learning fun, practical, and rigorous for all students. Still being in the classroom every day allows me to fully understand today's students' needs.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in getting my children involved as much as possible with their learning. I want learning to be exciting and for children to love coming to school. My classroom environment is welcoming and nurturing and includes participation and hands-on involvement.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

-"Make a Difference" Award Winner from WTHI-TV -Deming Elementary Teacher of the Year -Vigo County School Corporation Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors in Elementary Education - Indiana State University Masters in Elementary Education - Indiana Wesleyan

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

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GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Health, Other (Specialty), Other (Social Studies), Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community