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Hope this helps
By Amy

So far, I agree with the modeling of the story and using the 5 W's. Here's what I do:

I first model my own story. Then I give them a graphic organizer/web and have the use it to brainstorm. In the middle goes the topic
and they have to fill at least 5 bubbles. One for each W. They then take the information from their web and write their story. I also edit with them and then they will write their final draft. At the very least, they should have 7 sentences. One topic sentence, 5 W sentences and one conclusion.
Most of my students are also writing at least a page. That is the goal that I give

them. I started out letting them skip lines, now I prefer that they don't in their final copy.

Try this during the month of December. Tell them to write about what they do during their holiday, Christmas, Hannukah, etc...

Good Luck!!!