This presentation gives young writers ways to start sentences in interesting ways. They can use an adverb, an -ing clause, a simile, a connective, or a preposition. Learners make up sentences on the spot using each of these techniques.

If you like to start each day with a new math challenge or warm-up, this resource is a must have. It includes 36 slides, each containing a different math challenge that stimulates algebraic reasoning, problem solving, and basic math...

Make your learners' stories the best they can be. Use this resource to help them identify and discuss the importance of an engaging opening for their stories. This presentation goes through a series of tips and examples to help make this...

Use these common phrases as part of a writing activity or discussion. Learners can use the prompts such as, I have a . . ., to come up with a sentence. This could even turn into a more in-depth writing activity.

Creative writing allows your students to explore their imagination and connect to literature in a personal way. This presentation will help you discuss what a good writing lead, or attention grabber is. Included are a list of lead types...

Use this resource as a way to review common phrases, start a discussion, or as a writing prompt. On each slide, there is a common phrase, such as, if I find . . . A teacher could use this resource as is, or alter it provide more guidance...

By using explicit textual evidence, individuals can strongly support their ideas and opinions. The presentation suggests in order to use explicit textual evidence, one must state their idea, cite evidence in the text that led...