I have found that with this particular class, the least-loved subject is writing. In fact, when I say it is time for writing, many of my students GROAN… It makes me cringe!! No matter how fun I make the writing prompts, I still have a select few that hate to do it.
After doing some research, I made a few changes, and now my kids LOVE writing workshop time.
First,
I showed this video clip of a Lucy Calkins interview. I started it at about the 1:25 mark. It really got my students thinking about how they can use their words to make a difference and the fact that their writing can and does matter. After watching the video, we discussed.
Kelly Anne says
Love, love, love how you teach writer's workshop! I am a huge fan of Lucy- I even attended one of her conferences last year and sat in the center of the front row! {Teacher nerd!} Your WW looks similar to how I run mine in 5th grade- fireplace and all! Sometimes just seeing a fire warms you up inside!
So excited to be following you! Hope you're having a wonderful week ๐
XO, Kelly Anne
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Kristin says
Thank you!! I am still learning Lucy as I am not very familiar with it, but I am loving it so far!
jivey says
I love the fireplace idea!!! Thank you so much for linking up! Music definitely is a motivator too!
Jivey
Kristin says
Thank you! And thanks for coming by!