What's the HEART of my story?

In Writer's Workshop, studnets have been learning that after you finish a draft, it helps to reread it, thinking, "What's the heart of my story?" They then learned to slow that part down by adding descriptive details and using their storytelling voices to add significance to this important moment. Check out our work in progress from a few of our amazing authors! 

The first draft shows where they found the heart of their story by underlining it and marking it with a ❤️. The second picture shows how the student changed it to slow down that special part. 

Another student's example. 

Scientists at Work

Students OBSERVED Mystery Bags in order to create INFERENECES!  

Finding Ideas for True Stories

In Writer's Workshop we have been learning strategies to use whenever you are having trouble coming up with an idea for a true story. Check out our writing in progress. 

Open House

Thank you for coming to our Open House. We just love to see a crowded room with tons of support. It means the world to the kids :). Hope you enjoyed "finding your child" :). 

Thanks for Clowning Around with us at Open House!

If you did not have a "clowning around" story to share and would now like to add one, or you were absent on September 8th or 9th, we will add you to a link that will be "Coming Soon"...

Building a Powerful Reading Life

This week we have been learning how readers set themselves up so their reading can be the best it can be not only at school but at home too! Check out some of our comfy reading nooks at home!