Every writer knows how terrible writer's block can feel. Use these five writer's block-busting techniques to help young writers get out of their rut and into a better state of mind.

Concepts

writer's workshop, the writing process

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have students jot down the ideas into a writing notebook for when they get stuck
• Use the techniques for brain breaks between difficult lessons

Classroom Considerations

• Page provides a field for learners to sign up for weekly poem emails
• Show learners how to navigate the site to keep them from getting lost
• Requires access to the Internet

Pros

• Ideas are creative and applicable to any setting

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.3.4 W.3.10 W.4.4 W.4.10 W.5.4 W.5.10 W.6.4 W.6.10 W.7.4 W.7.10 W.8.4 W.8.10