This is a writing graphic organizer I use with my students at the beginning of the year. Students draw in sections of the heart or ball with things they are interested in writing about, i.e. pets, family vacations, siblings. Then they write in their writing journals and share their pieces with the class. Once they have shared, they get to color in that section of the heart they wrote about. The more they write, the more they get to color. It is a great tool for getting to know your students and