September Resource Round-Up: Plan for Self-Care and Argumentative Writing Resources
September Resource Round-Up: Plan for Self-Care and Argumentative Writing Resources
September content that focuses on finding routines, becoming laser-focused on self-care, argumentative writing, and planning a year built on a framework for equity.
Classroom Routines and Procedures
Last month was all about personal boundaries with reading Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab. This month focuses on your classroom boundaries, including routines and procedures.
Revisit Classroom Routines and Procedures right away to start the year off on the right foot
Grab the Writing Mindset Music Playlists to choose music with words or music without words to set the tone during reading and writing time.
New Book Recommendations
Looking to build your classroom library? Need book lists for a new Donorschoose project or grant list? Check out the book recommendations page.
August talked about Fantasy Fiction, and now September has an awesome list of graphic novels and comics for students!
Decorate with Rainbow Author Quotes Posters
Add some color to your room or design a bulletin board with author quotes in mind! Need more resources? Check out the page with sub plans and other Canva templates.
Take Action for Self-Care Right Away
For September, focus on the goal of being instead of necessarily doing (even though I know your to-do list is pretty full). Use journaling as a way to stay in touch with your workload and the load on your mind.
Video to watch: Journal about the things you love as a way to bring yourself to a place of joy (This also is a great exercise for getting to know new students
Make a journaling mood board in your notebook.
Grab a pumpkin spice latte (or your choice of beverage) and get ready for some cozy fall journaling.
Grab the Hygge Writing Journal to get comfy cozy for the next 30 days!
Click the image to grab your 30 day Hygge Journaling Digital Download.
Writing Focus-Argumentative Writing
Argumentative Essay Example Assignment: Should parents or other adults be able to ban books from schools and libraries? (Make a copy and edit for your use)
Argumentative Essay: Should people own wild/exotic animals as pets? (Make a copy and edit for your use)