Last month we began our first writing Unit of Study, Small Moments. In the Small Moments unit we have learned the routines of writing workshop. We have learned that writers write about topics that are important to them. We have learned some basic editing skills. We have also worked on “bringing our stories to life” by “unfreezing” our characters with dialogue and action. The children have learned the importance of showing their ideas with details (i.e. My stomach dropped when I got to the top.) and not simply telling them ( i.e. I was scared). They have accumulated their writing for this unit in their writing folders - be on the lookout for some stories from our first “bend” in the unit to come home shortly for you to enjoy. I have saved the best for assessment purposes. Please keep in mind that many of their stories were written at the beginning of the unit and may not reflect all the learnings from the unit. Our Small Moments unit will continue until just after Thanksgiving. Be sure to ask your child about some of the stories they have written so far! I hope you enjoy the "Poplet" below!
Writing Workshop Poplet!
