Last week I started Writer’s Workshop with my grade 1 and 2 students. Before they begin writing, I like them to analyse the structure of the stories that they read. We begin with a read aloud and then, as a class, we discuss the beginning, middle, and end of a story.
The next step in my lesson is for them to work in pairs. The story that I give them to work on is a simple one in the which structure can be easily determined. Working in pairs means that they can discuss their options – and it also gives them the confidence to do the task.
Tomorrow I will encourage them to work solo to figure out the three parts of the story I will give them. Some children may make errors but it is a first step – they can only improve from there. I do not look for perfection but for the sense that they kind of understand the concept. After all, they are emerging readers.
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2020
(This post is linked to Becky’s October Square Challenge)
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I’ve said it before. You’re a great teacher 🤣💕
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Thank you so much Jo 😀
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Fascinating, thank you so much for sharing. Your approach is very kind 🙂
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Thank you Becky. It is so important to build the confidence of young readers and writers so that they can explore the language.
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