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Families Write for Fred’s Big Feelings

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Fred’s Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers
by Laura Renauld (Author) and Brigette Barrager (Illustrator)

For the third post in the new Families Write series, the true story of a quiet boy with big feelings and a grandfather who knew exactly what to say to make him feel better: I like you just the way you are.

Step 1. Read aloud
Listen to the author’s read-aloud video.

Step 2. Think aloud
Talk about the book. What do you think about having big feelings? Does this remind you of a story from your own life? Did it give you an idea for a new story?

Step 3. Write it down
Write your own story about big feelings.

See a list of Families Write posts.
Need help guiding your young writer?
Use these age-appropriate writer’s workshop tips.

The Naturally Creative Workshop is free to all June 21-July 17, 2020.
Copyright © 2020 Anastasia Suen All Rights Reserved.

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Families Write for Green on Green

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Green on Green
by Dianne White (Author) and Felicita Sala (Illustrator)

For the second post in the new Families Write series, here is a March 2020 picture book written by one of my 2004 writing students:

Step 1. Read aloud
Listen to the author’s read-aloud video.

Step 2. Think aloud
Talk about the book. How do you feel about it? Did it talk about your favorite color? Did it remind you of a story from your own life? Did it give you an idea for a new seasons story or color poem?

Step 3. Write it down
Now write your own story or poem.

See a list of Families Write posts.
Need help guiding your young writer?
Use these age-appropriate writer’s workshop tips.

The Naturally Creative Workshop is free to all June 21-July 17, 2020.
Copyright © 2020 Anastasia Suen All Rights Reserved.