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Friday, August 29, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
A Small Moment By: Mrs. Hall
Stories happen to each of us daily, whether it is at a resturant, during recess, or during a drive home from school. Each and everyday is a story, the only difference between what happens and what is written is whether it gets on paper. Pretty simple?
However, it is hard for our students to see that even the simplest of situations are worth telling. Many times our kids think their stories need to be elaborate pieces of work. The magic of writing is realizing that our mundain lives might serve as a lesson to others.
Our first writing assignment is about a small moment. Please be brainstorming with your child about a sweet, sad, funny, or memorable small moment in their lives. Some examples:
The purpose of this writing assignment is to establish a concrete understanding of a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end and to tell something about themselves. We are keeping it simple...
However, it is hard for our students to see that even the simplest of situations are worth telling. Many times our kids think their stories need to be elaborate pieces of work. The magic of writing is realizing that our mundain lives might serve as a lesson to others.
Our first writing assignment is about a small moment. Please be brainstorming with your child about a sweet, sad, funny, or memorable small moment in their lives. Some examples:
A time at a resturant
Going to the drive-in
A scary storm
Buying a new pet
Going on a Bike Ride
Making Cookies
The purpose of this writing assignment is to establish a concrete understanding of a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end and to tell something about themselves. We are keeping it simple...
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| Rubric of "A Small Moment" |
Friday, August 22, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
It Begins... By: Mrs. Hall
Welcome to another year of "Writing to Inspire".... These past two days have been just perfect. We are busy learning how to be the best listeners we can be! Today's lesson was accompanied by Interrupting Chicken by: David Ezra Stein. Afterwards, we practiced what it means to be a great listener... wow. We have quite a group of GREAT listeners.... as you can see...
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| Noelle listens as London reads... no "interrupting chickens" in this room! |
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