This week have your little darling(s) write a story about a pet. The pet can belong to your family or another family, or a neighbor. Encourage creativity, description, observation and fun!
Supplies:
One sheet of paper, a pencil with a good eraser, a hard surface to write on and, of course, a pet.
Steps:
1. Have your student(s) collect the supplies. If you are going to observe a pet outside, take a book or some other hard surface with for the student(s) to write on.
2. Have students spend a few minutes observing or interacting with the pet (it can be a fish, a cat, dog, rabbit or even a farm animal).
3. After the observation/interaction time, have student(s) write about the pet, including descriptions of how the pet looks and how the pet acts. Give student the freedom to write either a simple descriptive paragraph or a short story incorporating the pet. You may want to make the assignment specific if the child is young or struggles with making a choice. If your student is more creative when it comes to writing, let them decide.
4. Have your student(s) turn in the story, then read it aloud to them. Kids love to hear their creative writing read aloud. Praise them for their effort. Correct spelling and punctuation. Be careful, however, not to criticize their expression. Each student will develop their own writing style. Have fun!
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