@Brian_Sepe_ Great to collaborate with @Brian_Sepe_ ! The work plan nudges the students to follow a structure and create organized pieces. Given time, patience, repetition and explicit modeling, even first graders rise to the occasion! So proud!
Writing work plans evolve.
Learning alongside @meg81111 as she promotes independence around persuasive writing.
The work-plan becomes specific to the genre.
Ss are empowered to make decisions and identify where they need to go next.
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Today's our first day of WINDOM STORY HOUR! 📚 Watch Mrs. Biondo as she starts us off with "Happy Right Now" by @JulieBerryBooks https://t.co/Uw0BlwbV0r
Another fresh batch of activities is up at my site:
https://t.co/elSYH2RkBR
These are "Finish the Comic!" Comics, in which kids are tasked with using inferencing skills and their imaginations to complete incomplete comics.
I plan to post more new activities every day or two.
Some thought about the incredible new article by Dr. Richard Allington: The Hidden Push for Phonics Legislation
NOTE: Don’t waste your time w/nasty comments as I WiLL NOT engage with childish twitter hate that has become all too prevalent. Grow up!
https://t.co/zSdGWHKngX
Powerful words from @teachermantrav...”we have to be in a constant state of reflection”, “we read, write and talk to discover a better version of ourselves”. Reflection can truly move toward change not just tolerance. #NCTE19