Winter Story Writing Starting This Week- Do You Have Pics?

 

This coming week our class will be starting a story about something that has happened to us during the winter time. I thought that would give kids an opportunity to write about Christmas (the best present/worst present) or other winter holidays, sledding, skiing, staying in a cabin, going to Grandma's for the holidays with a long car ride, ice skating, etc. My story that I am writing takes place during the HUGE storm of 2008- you know the one where we got like over a foot of snow and city was virtually shut down? I am keeping it simple by writing about sledding with my family (my husband and daughter almost crashed in the creek!). Through this assignment they will learn how to slow down time in writing, build excitement at the climax, STOP to Describe further, etc.

I am going to bring in some pictures from that time period. I am wondering if you have pictures that you wouldn't mind sending in with your child for a few weeks of them doing winter activities that might spark their writing (it's okay if you aren't able)? It might be best to chat with them about a favorite winter weather memory where something exciting happens and then see if you have photos that go with that.

I want to get these pieces written and published before winter break. We will also make 3D snowflakes and have hot cocoa to celebrate when they are finished! :) Should be tons of learning and fun!