Writing

The kids have been taking their journal writing to the next level! Instead of drawing a picture to generate their ideas prior to writing, the kids are now also being encouraged to make a web of ideas. They write the main idea in the center circle, and then add smaller details in the circles that stem from it. We have talked about writing in paragraphs, and the children are beginning to grow more mindful of and comfortable with separating their ideas into paragraphs- beginning with a main idea and indenting! We have also begun evaluating our own writing on a 4 point scale. When the children are given a rubric and know what the expectation is, they are so motivated to do what is asked! We will continue to think in paragraphs as we work through our persuasive writing unit, too!