We started out learning about a new graphic organizer that could help the student organize the basic parts of a story. I used it in front of them and then created my story in front of them. We them worked on one together, trying to incorporate many people's ideas to make it the best! Student groups then went ahead and used the organizer, showing what they had learned from the previous lessons. I walked around to answer questions and provide pointers. I was very impressed to hear the cooperative think alouds and compromises going on. Student groups wrote out their stories and them shared with other groups to get feedback. And after all that effort, we celebrated with a presentation period in the Drama room where we took time to praise and admire.
Students just completed a guided writing unit on organizing fictional writing! They worked hard and are eager to write stories ALL the TIME! We started out learning about a new graphic organizer that could help the student organize the basic parts of a story. I used it in front of them and then created my story in front of them. We them worked on one together, trying to incorporate many people's ideas to make it the best! Student groups then went ahead and used the organizer, showing what they had learned from the previous lessons. I walked around to answer questions and provide pointers. I was very impressed to hear the cooperative think alouds and compromises going on. Student groups wrote out their stories and them shared with other groups to get feedback. And after all that effort, we celebrated with a presentation period in the Drama room where we took time to praise and admire.
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