Day 2 at SI has been great. I am glad to have my demo done. I was so nervous about it, but it went okay. I got some good suggestions about things to think about when I do the actual activity in class.
Today had been a great reminder about how to talk to kids about what they write and how the write it. In order to encourage them, I realize that there are some things that I will have to remember when I comment. A key is to make sure that they know that it is a process.
I need to remember to comment during the drafting process. Another thing is to make sure that I am not the first reader. That happens to me sometimes with student writing. I will try to always have students work with a partner to read anything before I see it, regardless of the time.
I think that I will need to create a student writing handbook for my students. Something short and sweet that gives them tips of the middle school writing trade and some suggestions about how to work through the writing process. This will be something for me to continue to think about, explore and create.
I have learned some new things and been reminded about some old ideas. Today was great!
You contributed much to the success of today. I thank you for the introduction to a new author and for some great ideas. I'd like to see your handbook when you finish it.
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