What is Happening in Writer's Workshop

We are working hard towards the end of the third quarter of school.  We have concluded our Writer's Workshop unit of study on All About Books.   This type of writing aligns with the expectations of the Common Core, a set of national standards that are being implemented in many states.

Our next unit of study will be about Persuasive Writing.  This is another writing genre that is emphasized in the Common Core.   We will be writing persuasive letters in an attempt to convince our audience to change something.  We have walked around the school looking for ideas.  One of the things we decided to write about is the need for more swings on the playground.   Please look for persuasive letters to come home from your students in the next few weeks.  These persuasive letters may try to convince you to adjust your child's bedtime, eat more healthy food, or buy a new backpack!

These are some of the covers of the All About Books that we have just finished.