Thursday, March 8, 2012
Slice of Day 8
One of my second grade students is very shy and thoughtful and has been having a hard time writing every day. He came into school yesterday so excited and the first thing he said was "I know what to write today! I had a really bad dream and I'm going to write about it!" He did, complete with illustrations. It was an undersea adventure with sharks and other ocean animals. The part of the dream that was scary was that the shark tried to eat him. Another student, a third grader asked if she could take her binder home to write more. She has struggled in school and never had much interest in learning because of this. It is wonderful to see all the changes this project is bringing about.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
What joy that these students are finding their way as writers and learners. Thanks for sharing your slice. Always motivating to hear it is "working"
ReplyDeleteWhen they say they know what they are going to write, you know you've reached them. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great moment that must have been! It's always wonderful when students come to class excited about writing. I love reading their stories.
ReplyDeleteWow, when your students are so engaged in something that they ASK to take it home to work on it...it's like a pat on the back for you! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis was clearly a magic moment for all concerned and deserving of celebration. It was worthy of shouting from the rooftops! When a student walks through the door and announces that they have identified their writing intention it further strengthens the link between the classroom and the wider world. It's such a buzz when kids see the value of bringing their ideas in with them, rather than merely thinking at the commencement of the workshop. It is evidence of rehearsal! Your writing has shone light on something vitally important. More power to you!
ReplyDeleteAlan