Chapter 6 ~ Work on Writing and Word Work
What are some
creative ways to implement this framework for writing and word study in an
already crowded schedule?
Pintrest has been my favourite place for me to get ideas.
Children in my class have been learning how to write in their modelling writing lessons out of Daily 5 time which they then transfer into work on writing. Children are taking part in work on writing every second day. I have found that when they have a choice about what and where they write then more quality writing is produced. Children have picture cards that they can choose to write about about or use dice to give them a starting statement, character and setting.
I have also made four class writing books where they write about a certain topic. Once everyone has written in a story this then goes into the library corner for everyone to read. I have found children really keen to do this and need to make sure I am changing the subject that they are writing on regularly as well as the type of writing.
Children in my class have been learning how to write in their modelling writing lessons out of Daily 5 time which they then transfer into work on writing. Children are taking part in work on writing every second day. I have found that when they have a choice about what and where they write then more quality writing is produced. Children have picture cards that they can choose to write about about or use dice to give them a starting statement, character and setting.
I have also made four class writing books where they write about a certain topic. Once everyone has written in a story this then goes into the library corner for everyone to read. I have found children really keen to do this and need to make sure I am changing the subject that they are writing on regularly as well as the type of writing.
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| An example of the work produced in a session. |
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| Work on writing class books. |
For the word
work section of Daily 5 I have incorporated a range of activities that include
using weekly spelling words and also computer word work that helps children
build their knowledge of common spelling patterns. The computer activities help children work on sentence building and also with word work that helps children build their knowledge of common spelling patterns these are on the class Wiki. I have sourced ‘fun’ learning activities that children want to take part in and they cater for the lower learners up to the more advanced students.
In
reflecting on your students' work with these strategies, what can you celebrate
at this point in the year?
Work on
writing on I can celebrate-
- All my learners know what is expected of them and what is required of them during this time.
- Get the material required.
- Plan what is going to be written.
- Start the writing process.
I can
celebrate that most of my learners enjoy taking part in work on writing and
don’t have to be reminded of how we write (underlining unknown words, using a
dictionary to help us spell etc).
Work on
words I can celebrate:
- · Students partaking in a range of different word work activities.
- · Helping children learn their words and go through the essential lists faster
I can
celebrate then when children are participating in work on words they are
engaged and trying hard. I have found it keeps them interested by rotating the
activities they can choose from on a regular basis.
How might
you help your students continue to build stamina within these areas?
As above – by rotating the activities that they can choose
from to insure they are not getting bored.
I have also made four class writing books where they write
about a certain topic. Once everyone has written in a story this then goes into
the library corner for everyone to read. I have found children really keen to
do this and need to make sure I am changing the subject that they are writing
on regularly as well as the type of writing.
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