Pop Rocks Descriptive Writing

Another “while I was student teaching” post… I was struggling with an idea to teach descriptive writing, or even just how to explain describing words. I wanted to plan a super fun activity because it was the week of testing in the mornings!!!! AHHH! So I stumbled upon this fun activity by Babbling Abby on Teachers Pay Teachers. I almost NEVER purchase thing on TPT just download freebies, I was a college student " [don’t judge me] ; )
Here are a few pictures of my class and the activities we did…

Day #1 I drew this graphic organizer onto a large piece of writing paper comparable to poster board size. I brought in a real bag that looked just like this and the students did a cute little activity along with me.
My recommendation would be to use poster board because it’s more durable AND laminate it! Then, you will be able to use it year after year and when you’re done with it your can just erase it off and store it away for next year.

Day #2 – Graphic Organizer that ended up looking like this -----> look below

This was the day they actually got to eat the Pop Rocks Candy! I bought them at the Dollar Tree 3 for $1. That was the best price I could find, I looked at Sam’s, but they didn’t carry them. Their faces and reaction were priceless! Most of them had never had this candy before!

Aren’t they CUTE?!?!

Day #3 – Comparing the Pop Rocks to something else
There are 5 days of activities, but I don’t have pictures of the last 2 days! But, one day is a writing activity and the last day is craft day, and you can attach the written activity to the craft and display it in the hallway. All the kids enjoy seeing their artwork out on display!

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