Writing…is it your favorite thing to teach? your least favorite? For me, it has always been the hardest; hard to find time in a very scripted schedule, hard to figure out how to tie it in with our pacing guide for ELA! Hard for so many reasons! This year my teaching buddy/1st grade teammate/across the hall neighbor and I sat down before the year started and created a map of ELA and Math. We wanted to create more opportunities to WRITE! As I began planning for our March, I was given our district writing assessment topic. It was to compare two Dr. Seuss books and choose a favorite. That worked out great since we were going to read two different Dr. Seuss books.
Next on my agenda was to find a way to teach the traits of writing. Where do you go when you are looking for resources? Pinterest & TPT! I realize that some might argue, they are not the best resources…I however disagree! I love that what I find has all been used in the classroom and created by people who “get it”. I was lucky enough to find Writer’s Workshop (with the help of Mr. & Mrs. Fix It) by Lyndsey at A Year of Many Firsts!
I love how this unit was organized! I created a schedule with the time we had available, and plugged in the components that I thought would allow my firsties the best opportunity to understand the writing process. I also added some ideas from Pinterest!
This pack is amazing! I love how it broke down the traits of writing in a way for the kids to understand! In the past, I was always jumping in and expecting the best...this gave my kiddos the chance to do each part and fine tune their skills.
One of my favorite parts was drawing a picture of "What Do Writers LOOK Like?". These pictures amazed me!!!
Another part of the pack that I liked was the opportunity to brainstorm topics they could write about. The ideas were flowing and it really gave us a glimpse into their lives and personalities!
When all was said and done, I was so pleased with the finished products.
I would highly suggest checking out Lyndsey's Writer's Workshop pack!!!
And check out what Lyndsey has to say about her own creation, here!
