Start with a picture
Give kids an interesting picture and ask "What happened before this? What happens next?" They plan three boxes for beginning, middle and end before writing. A picture prompt helps reluctant writers get started fast.
Why it works: pairing a picture with each word gives kids two ways to remember it, a well-tested principle of how people learn (Mayer, 2009).
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