Notebook Writing (unplugged)

Aim for writing about 40 minutes each day

Good writers think about a topic in lots of different genres.

Last week we compared and contrasted how our life is a little different right now. This week let’s try writing in different genres about what we have noticed. For example, you could write a how-to book on how to connect with friends when you can’t see them in person, how your family is getting food right now. You could write a realistic fiction story about a kid whose school is closed, or a kid who is dealing with a community trying to stay healthy. Maybe you could try writing your opinion about what young people can do to help in difficult times and show kindness to others. You could even try writing a poem to express how you’re feeling. Say something by writing about it this week! Use this chart to help you.

Fifth graders can write on plain paper, in a notebook, or in a Word document.

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