"Who & Why" Creatures - Creatology™ Pom Poms - Creatology™
Wiggle Eyes - Creatology™ Chenille Stem - Wood Clothespin -
Craft Smart® All Purpose Glue - Fine Motor - Glue wiggle eyes on
pom poms. - Add pipe cleaner antennae. - Glue to clothespin.
TipsFor use as the teacher is conferencing with students about
their stories. Tell the students that the Who and Why creatures
have some questions. For example, Why did your character go
there? What did the character look like? Why did your character
do that? How did the character feel? After several weeks allow
the kids to make a pom-pom creature to use during editing.
BackgroundThis project is meant to help students feel
comfortable during writing workshops. As you meet with students
to go over their stories, use these pom-pom creatures to guide
the discussion. Depending on what your students write, the "Who
& Why" creatures could pose the following questions: What does
your character look like? Why did your character behave like
that? How does your character feel? T