Planning is the foundation of strong writing, but many young students struggle with getting started. In this episode, we’ll explore simple strategies to help first and second graders generate ideas and organize their thoughts before writing.

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In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:

• Why planning is essential for young writers
• Different types of planning (brainstorming, graphic organizers, drawing)
• Easy strategies to help students get ideas on paper
• Scaffolding techniques for struggling writers
• A simple planning routine to implement in your classroom

Resources Helpful in Today's Episode:

• FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
• Episode 137:  Writing Tip Wednesday:  Planning Personal Narratives with a Circle Map
• Episode 138: Writing Tip Wednesday: Personal Narrative Heart Map
• Episode 70:  Teaching the 5 Step Writing Process

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