The Writing Blitz - One direction given every 40 seconds. Students may use a word processor. Word Pyramids - Gradually build a sentence using on given initial letter. This could be done with a word processor. Editing skills would be practiced as well.
Students react in writing or on a tape recorder to the information presented.
Repeat several times. With computers, the children move to another computer to add on. Successful Paragraphs - Students use the computer to follow this lesson. This stage of the writing process may be exciting for the students. They address the prompt, answer the question, explain, persuade, or describe.