This document provides information about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a program that takes place every November where participants write a daily word count with the goal of completing a rough draft of a novel by the end of the month. The document outlines how teachers can implement NaNoWriMo in their 7th grade language arts classroom, including planning activities to build excitement leading up to November, providing structure and support during the writing month, and following up afterwards with editing and publishing opportunities. The teacher provides their contact information at the end for any additional questions.

1. Beth Claycomb
7th Grade Language Arts
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Monument, CO

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National Novel Writing Month
Every November
Participants write a daily word count
 Rough Draft of a Novel
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Programs for Adults and Young Writers
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Online
Free!

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Covers many, many standards and skills
Student choice
Differentiation
Builds writing endurance
Understanding of writing from the point of
view of an author
Makes writing a social activity
Bragging rights!!

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Start Early!!
Order a NaNoWriMo Classroom Kit
Parent Notification
Download Curriculum
 Teacher Resources & Student Workbook
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Panel of “Experts”
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Build Momentum and Excitement
Register Online & Explore the Website
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 http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/

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Kick-Off Party
 Decide on Word Count
 Word Count Contract
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Count-Down Bulletin Boards
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Special Guests & Dignitaries

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Additional Lessons
Writing Games
 Lollipop Game
 Bait & Switch
 Best Line of the Day
Award
 The Dare Machine

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Keep Motivation High
 Author Pep Talks
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Completion Rewards
 50% and 100% Rewards
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Celebrity Guest Visits
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“Winning”
 Word Count Validator

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TGI. . .Over Party
Turn Inner Editor Back On
Edit & Revise
Author Day
Publishing
 5 Free Paperback Copies from CreateSource
 Teen Ink
 Writing Contests

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Grading
 Weekly Excerpts
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Classroom Management
To Type or Handwrite?
 Scan or Copy Notebooks
 USB Drives and Dropbox
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New Students
Thanksgiving Break

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Email – bclaycomb@lewispalmer.org
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Bloghttp://accidentalliteracy.wordpress.com/
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Pinterest - Join my NaNoWriMo
group board!