It's Freebie Friday Time!

I've been working hard on a new writing resource these past few weeks.  I know I've mentioned before that I'm revamping my writing program for my classroom this year.  I'm taking on a more structured Writing Workshop model.  I'm very excited about it!!!  I previously posted about my sample schedule for the year (see here).  I finished writing my first unit, Personal Memoirs, last night and added it to my TPT store.  This 40 page, month-long unit has 12 full lesson plans, posters, anchor charts, graphic organizers, assessment rubrics, and more.  You can preview my new unit by clicking on the picture below.

Today's FREEBIE is from this unit.  It's a poster for Writing an Effective Lead.  I thought it would be a good freebie for today because it's a good general writing resource.  I find that writing effective leads and satisfying endings are always challenging for my students.  This visual will give them suggestions for exciting ways to draw the reader in.  Click on the picture below to download your own copy (uploaded to google docs).

Lastly, the delivery trucks just keep on coming this week.  This morning I was VERY excited to get my new T-shirts from Cafe Press.  I ordered these for dress down Fridays.  I can't wait to order a few more, but I promised my husband I'd hold back on the shopping for a bit ... but only for a bit. ;)

Happy Friday!!!