Writing Workshop

As we were packing up to leave today, Tyler pulled me aside and said, "Mrs. Burstein, will we have Writing Workshop tomorrow?  I have a story I need to keep working on."  Yes . . . at 2:55, your children are still thinking about their academics -- WOW!  

My response to Tyler:  "We have Writing Workshop every day, so you'll be able to work on your story tomorrow."  Each afternoon in second grade, we are actively involved in the writing process. At this point in the school year, we are working to establish the key routines that will lead to successful writing all year long. Some of our recent lessons have included:

• Working with our Writing Partners to make a plan for the day's work.
• Using our Writer's Idea Logs to generate new stories.
• Adding words or pictures to our stories.
• Sketching "hard to draw" stories and then moving on with our words.
• Using our yellow "helper folders" to figure out challenging words.
• Safely accessing and using writing materials (new paper, sharp pencils, the stapler)

 When you come to Open House next week, you'll have a chance to see some samples of your child's writing.  I'm certain you'll be proud of this hard work!