2. Putting Techniques into Practice By Liz Devine April 20, 2016

3. Working Together! Brainstorming Timed Writing Written Conversation Directed Reading

4. Written Conversation  Ice breaker  Engage  Creative and/or reflective  Helps with communication

5. Brainstorming Generates Ideas FUN!FUN! No “wrong” answer or idea

6. Timed Writing  No worries (spelling, structure, punctuation)!  Creates more fluent writing  Gets the words flowing!

7. Directed Reading  Uses background knowledge  Goes beyond text  Make predictions  Shared experience

8. Don’t Worry…Start Writing! Here's a little writing tip It’s alright - no need to flip Don't worry, start writing! If you find you’re having trouble Just sit and brainstorm on the double, Don't worry, start writing! Ooh – don’t worry, start writing Ooh – don’t hurry, start writing Just grab a pen and write “hello” Then let your brainwaves flow Don't worry, start writing! No need to stress or punctuate Just be creative - that stuff can wait, Don't worry, start writing! Ooh – don’t worry, start writing Ooh – don’t hurry, start writing

9. Don’t Worry…Start Reading! If you read just from the text You won’t guess what’s coming next So don't worry, start reading! Grab a book and let’s jump right in Take a story for a spin… Don't worry, start reading! Ooh – don’t worry, start reading! Ooh – don’t hurry, just start reading! Thanks to Bob McFerrin