Beginning story paper

Writing for beginners sometimes comes easier if they draw a picture and then write about it.

Several stories can be put together to make a booklet of the child's work.

I am including a link to paper ready to draw and write. The site also included lined paper for beginners.

The paper is certainly not the most important element, but visit the site.

Have fun writing with your child!!!

http://pugsie15.googlepages.com/storypaper

Let your child share the story with sibblings, friends, grandparents...sharing what one writes brings pride!!!

http://www.first-school.ws/t/drawing/story-paper.htm

Active Kids

When asking your child to write a story, make sure it is about something he or she is familiar with or has done.

Children cannot write about what they have never experienced. Older children may be asked to do more than descriptive writing or narrative writing. But to get younger children comfortable with putting their thoughts on paper, ask them to write about something they have knowledge of.

Depending on grade level, this may consist of one sentence, a paragraph, or a story containing more than one paragraph.

After paragraphs are started, always remind you child to have a beginning, middle, and end to their writing.

Curriculum Standards

Each state department has curriculum standards for writing. Visit the state department website for your state and become familiar with the writing standards for your child's grade. These begin in kindergarten. It's a good way to know what your child is expected to achieve in each grade.

Never hesitate to ask your child's teacher about the writing process in the classroom. Some schools may have a Write Night or something similar

for parents and children. If not, suggest they do.

There are numerous sites that give suggestions for helping your child be a better writer. Go Google! Try teacher resources, then writing (search in results).

Lester Laminack

Lester L. Laminack, a full-time writer and consultant working with schools throughout the United States, is Professor Emeritus with department of Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle Grades Education, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina where he received two prestigious awards for excellence in teaching (the Botner Superior Teaching Award and the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award).

www.lesterlaminack.com

The above link will take you to Mr. Laminack's website. Please visit just for the pure pleasure of discovering his love for life, children, and writing.

He has written many children's books, but he has also written books for teachers that help in teaching writing. He has a unique approach to writing, and I have seen him in the classroom.

Also, I had the priviledge, several times, to be in activities he was engaged in at our school. Take the time to visit his site, it is worth the visit!!!

Endorsement:I was not paid to endorse Mr. Laminack. I merely wanted to introduce him to any parent or teacher who is not aware of his many talents and dedication to education.