Writing
"The mere habit of writing, of constantly keeping at it, of never giving up, ultimately teaches you how to write." Gabriel Fielding
We have Writer's Workshop everyday in the morning. Writer's workshop consists of a mini lesson, time to write, and a sharing time. It is essential that kids see themselves as writers and get a chance to choose their own topics and write every day. Choice allows students to take ownership of their writing and inspires imagination and originality.
The students have generated a myriad of ideas in their writer's notebooks so far this year. They have also chosen one of their favorite and best writing pieces to publish. I will be conferencing with each student about their piece in order to create individual goals for writing.
The students' writer's notebooks need to stay at school, but it would be great for kids to have a writer's notebook at home, too, in which they can keep their thoughts and ideas. There is so much in their lives to write about! | 
