Description
Rudolph is sick and Santa needs a reindeer to lead his sleigh! This fun descriptive holiday writing prompt that will become a cute display for December!
Your students will write a “Help Wanted” ad looking for a new reindeer. This activity includes directions, descriptive writing poster, everything you need for a “Show, Don’t Tell” anchor chart, a complete step by step flip book through the writing process,a teacher example, a job application page, bulletin board letters for display, and lined paper for published work. Keep your students engaged during December with this fun writing task!
A digital notebook version of this activity is also now included. Students can follow along with the writing process step by step and complete a job application and publish their writing on digital slides.
If you have any questions, please email me at jen@twolittlebirdsteaching.com.
Angela B. –
My kids loved this activity. They were especially engaged during the show not tell activity.
Maryellen V. –
I had to modify due to covid, but look forward to using it without Covid!
TLB –
Hi Mary Ellen! Why weren’t you able to use because of COVID? There are digital slides available to use for distance learning, if that was what you mean, and I’m not sure any reason it would not work for face to face students.
Jennifer T. –
Very useful and engaging!
Shelly J. –
This was useful for my students during distance learning. They were engaged and enjoyed the activities.
Shelley A. –
My students loved the booklet! They loved filling in each section as they went through the writing process!
Heather Baden –
I was looking for some writing with Christmas fun, my class had some great responses!
followme2first –
This was a great resource for our descriptive writing unit! So easy to use and follow!
CrissCrossCorner –
Well organized resource that is easy to follow. Just what I needed!
Lynette B. –
Cute and engaging activity. Great way to shake it up & motivate writers.
Spring S. –
kids loved it!
Dilpreet R. –
This was very helpful to use towards the last couple of days of the Winter break! Thank you!
Sue A. –
What a fantastic resource! My children loved it!
Monica T. –
My class enjoyed this activity.
Resources from Johnson –
thanks
Teaching is My Thing –
I can’t wait to use this! It’s been a challenge to get my class excited about writing.
Andrea K. –
Engaging!
Shana H. –
Thank you!
Dawn B. –
My 4th graders LOVED doing this activity the week before Christmas break. Thank you!
Adrienne W. –
Cute
Lacy Dianne D. –
Great resource! Thank you! My students loved this writing piece!