# data[].attributes.body
At the end of each school year, our students have a Writer’s Celebration where they get to showcase the work they’ve completed throughout the year. In our classroom, we feel as though it is crucial for students to be rewarded for hard work and academic improvement and our end of the year celebration allows us all to celebrate in their success as one big WRITING team!

# data[].attributes.body
In our classroom, we emphasize the importance of integrating technology as often as possible. Each student is given a tablet to use throughout the school year, (during class time only,) and includes a number of games and programs designed to practice skills such as spelling and grammar. Seen here are three students using different programs, but all are practicing the same general writing skill.

# data[].attributes.body
Seen here are students drafting and collaborating during writing workshop.

# data[].attributes.body
The Imagination Station is where students come to seek writing inspiration. It includes many different resources that give students ideas on what to write, while still reminding them of how to write well. It is both anticipated and encouraged that students use the Imagination Station as often as they please throughout the day to keep their creativity flowing!

# data[].attributes.body
At the beginning of the school year, each student is given their own folder to keep track of all of the work completed during writing workshop.

# data[].attributes.body
Our writing center gives students the opportunity to learn and grow as writers and gives them all of the necessary tools and resources to do so.

# data[].attributes.body
Our classroom is designed to promote a comfortable and creative learning environment for students.

The tables in place of traditional desks allows for them to work together and bounce ideas off one another.

Our rainbow rug is the perfect place for the class to come together as a group and explore new ideas and activities, while enhancing student engagement and allowing them to be up and out of their seats.

# data[].attributes.body
Souto-Manning, M. & Martell, J. (2016). Reading writing and talk: Inclusive teaching

strategies for diverse learnersk-2. New York NY: Teachers College Press.

Culham, R. (2018). Teach writing well: How to assess writing invigorate instruction

and rethink revision. Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.

# data[].attributes.body
Collecting Ideas: Students will brainstorm and write down words or phrases about a topic they want to write about.  The students will have access to iPads at school to help brainstorm ideas.

Drafting: Students will begin to list out sentences and develop them into a story structure as a starting piece using a graphing organizer or template.

Revising: Students will revise by re-reading their piece (with a peer if they chose) and deciding if they want to remove or add certain information.  This will help the students get better fluency, voice, and create a stronger piece.

Editing: Students can proofread their piece independently or with a peer and make changes to conventions in their piece and make final edits from peer suggestions.

Publishing: Students will draw a picture to illustrate their story and color it.  Students can also use iPads or computers to print out pictures to illustrate their story if they chose.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.authors[].name
Узнай Первым

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Five Step Writing Process | Educational Story For Kids

# data[].attributes.headline
Teaching Communication Skills Through Writing Workshop

# data[].attributes.subject
Teaching Communication Skills Through Writing Workshop

# data[].attributes.body
Reading- Students are often reading stories at school and even at home to learn about new topics.  During writing workshops, mentor texts will be available to inspire students and spark new ideas for their own writing.
Speaking- Students constantly learn how to communicate with different people every day so they can express their ideas and opinions.  In our classroom, students have many opportunities to speak about their writing and share their writing process with others.
Listening- It is important that our students are good listeners so that they receive all of the feedback needed from their teachers or peers to be successful writers.  Having our students become good listeners can also give them the opportunity to learn something new or useful.
Writing- Students are constantly practicing their writing in many ways other than writing workshop.  Having writing workshop daily allows students to refine and grow in their writing as the weeks progress.
Viewing- Mini-lessons will allow the students to view what they have learned about the writing process so they can use this strategy throughout the writing workshop.
Visually Representing- Students often enjoy illustrating pictures with color to go along with their stories they have written.  This helps their stories and ideas come to life and tie the whole process of writing together.

# data[].attributes.body
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.6
With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.

# data[].attributes.body
Just as it is important for our students to work together to gather ideas, it is as equally important for them to express these ideas verbally. Share time gives students the opportunity to do this in their small groups, which will allow them to practice working together.

# data[].attributes.body
It is important for our students to receive as much feedback as possible while practicing their writing, which is exactly what partner time is designated for. During this time, the students will be able to exchange thoughts and ideas with their fellow students, while receiving new and different opinions to consider!

# data[].attributes.body
The purpose of independent writing time is to allow students to put their thoughts on to paper, using the strategies that they know about spelling and writing. Students will be able to use the strategies they learn in mini-lesson during this independent writing time.

# data[].attributes.body
The purpose of mini-lessons in our classroom is to introduce the writing strategy or topic that students will learn about or use as inspirations/ideas for their individual writing. Our mini-lessons are focused on helping our students find new ways to write.

# data[].attributes.body
Writing workshop in our class will be held every day for about 30 minutes.  Skills such as reading, speaking, writing, listening, viewing, and visually representing will be practiced during this time by mini-lessons, having independent writing time, partner time and sharing time to explore and elaborate on ideas!

# data[].attributes.headline
Miss Kain, Miss Kandeel's & Miss Bargella's 2nd Grade Classroom of FUN!

# data[].attributes.subject
Miss Kain, Miss Kandeel's & Miss Bargella's 2nd Grade Classroom of FUN!