Encouraging Writing Skills

Just like Andy from Toy Story everyone had a special toy. To encourage your student’s writing skills ask them to write a story about that special toy they had when they were kids.

First of all, ask your students to watch the following video.

As a teacher you can ask your students to write a descriptive paragraph.

The paragraph length is up to you but I will recommend a maximum of 10 lines.

This activity can be done with teens and adults.

Remind your students to include an introductory and concluding line.

Ask your students to follow these steps:

• Prewrite your ideas.
• Organize them.
• Write a draft.
• Ask someone else to read your paragraph.
• Check on grammar and spelling.
• Rewrite your paragraph
• Publish it.

They must include, for example, their toy’s name, special features, kind of toy. For how long was the toy with them? Who gave it to them? Do they still have it if not what happened to it? Why did they choose it as their favorite toy? They can add any other detail they consider important.