The kids were really focused and put their best coloring skills to work! This piece took a lot of attention to detail. While we had a good deal of time to work on this in class, some kids brought the work home to complete with the markers they have at home. Please remind the kids to bring in thier finished work.
We worked on the second draft of our memoirs today, using some notes from the first draft. One lesson we are learning as writers is how we have to spend a lot of time going back to the drawing board with new focus and ideas. As all writers know, it is a good feeling to be "done" with a piece of writing, and lots of the kids thought they were done after the first draft. Looking at some of the ideas that were generated today after reviewing some suggested changes, I think many kids are happier with the second draft and understand the need for revision. There is a lot to think about when we are writing, mostly what our reader needs from us. Sometimes, as writers, we think about the amount or quantity of what we are writing, when our reader just wants to be able to fully experience one thing we experienced. Writing memoir is challenging because it requires us to reflect on previous thoughts and feelings, something not easy to remember or tap into. While it is a challenge for this age, we will continue to develop stamina while writing and practice the habits of good writers.
Remember that word work activities, assigned on MONDAY, are due tomorrow. Sentences are part of word work this week. We'll also take our test tomorrow on our word sort words.
Tomorrow is "Jersey Day!"
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