Launching Writer's Workshop

This week we began Writer's Workshop, which the children were really excited about!  Writer's Workshop is a time for the children to develop their confidence as writers, acquire new writing skills, and see themselves as writers.

The children have been writing teaching pieces and have been studying books of famous authors such as Donald Crews this week along with becoming independent writers.  I've been so impressed with their stamina in the 3 sessions we've had and the growth that has already been made!

Here is a list of what our mini-lessons have been about this week:

- How to picture a topic in their heads
- Representing a topic through drawings and words
- Learning what to do when we think we are done

This is a chart that we have started to create that we'll be using throughout the unit.

Below are few samples of writing to give you an idea of what the children's writing looks like at this point in the school year!  Remember to praise your child for being a writer because they are!

"The T-Rex has razor sharp teeth."

"Do you like fish?"

About the gingerbread man.

About cars and lights.