ELC Unit 1 Writing Instruction: BIG Ideas from Lucy Calkins - 4th grade- August 2018 by Bonny Sadler https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk Post a note to the group sharing a connection, aha, or big idea about planning and implementing the Calkins Units of Study in Writing. en-us 2018-07-05 12:28:39 UTC 2018-08-13 17:27:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Integration of social studies, reading, and writing will be important. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682894 2018-08-01 16:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682894 https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682919 staying up to date with the planner will be key]]> 2018-08-01 16:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682919 I love how she gives real life examples and ways to connect the ideas to teaching https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682924 2018-08-01 16:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682924 This program sounds great but teachers will need flexible planning time to sort through it all. taya_a_stewart https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682932 2018-08-01 16:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682932 I love the idea of outlined lessons, with writing I like how it allows for student engagement into topics. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682951

]]> 2018-08-01 16:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682951 Will really help drill down to specific student needs. Prompts given throughout the year will show growth. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682957 2018-08-01 16:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682957 Student driven - teacher supported https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682958
Also - group scoring with other teachers]]> 2018-08-01 16:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682958 Glad grading/reporting guidance were provided & glad there are samples in Writing Pathways https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682966 2018-08-01 16:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682966 Use of rubrics and learning progressions are important to provide specific feedback and to guide instruction https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682968 2018-08-01 16:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682968 This will be the first year we are using Lucy Calkins. I love the writing workshop format. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682973 2018-08-01 16:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682973 Plentiful resources https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682977

]]> 2018-08-01 16:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682977 love the correlation between reading and writing. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682981 Thank you so much for the resources to help with grading the writing. ]]> 2018-08-01 16:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682981 I feel we're going to need a lot more time than 45 minutesfor writing. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682984 2018-08-01 16:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682984 Clear Progressions https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682985 I love the clear learning progressions within the narrative, opinion and information writing!]]> 2018-08-01 16:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682985 student ownership/ student led https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682986 2018-08-01 16:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682986 Time management will be important with a 90 minute reading/writing block. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682987 2018-08-01 16:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682987 creating a personal connection within each session https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682999 2018-08-01 16:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271682999 i love individual conferencing and meeting the student where they are meghan_shereika https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683013 2018-08-01 16:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683013 Very detailed, great resources. Need the connections to common core standards and calkins rubrics illuminated a bit more. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683016 2018-08-01 16:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683016 Rubrics will allow teachers to be less subjective when scoring writing projects https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683022 2018-08-01 16:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683022 The layout of the curriculum online will help with planning! https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683026 2018-08-01 16:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683026 Teachers will need additional professional development time in the school building for understanding and implementing the new ELC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683030 2018-08-01 16:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683030 Great resources https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683034 2018-08-01 16:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683034 https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683035 Connecting to personal experience to capture "small moments"

]]> 2018-08-01 16:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683035 structured, organized but innovative and interesting for kids https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683037 2018-08-01 16:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683037 Engagement of students is key throughout the structured lessons. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683062 2018-08-01 16:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683062 Student driven/teacher supported https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683067 2018-08-01 16:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683067 Happy to see conferencing is like 6 +1 Traits of writing https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683083 2018-08-01 16:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683083 I love the clear learning progressions and structured format. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683086 2018-08-01 16:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683086 Like the progressions chart and rubric. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683131 2018-08-01 16:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683131 So many resources that available on the ELC site and on the Heinemann site. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683162 2018-08-01 16:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683162 https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683202 I wish all the grades used this curriculum!

]]> 2018-08-01 16:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683202 provides students https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683247 2018-08-01 16:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683247 lessons https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683250 structured lessons and check lists are great.]]> 2018-08-01 16:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683250 provides students self selection https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683271 2018-08-01 16:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683271 Thank you for the resources. Will there be any follow up trainings? stephanie_c_sieger https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683283 2018-08-01 16:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/271683283 Writing is just as IMPORTANT as Reading. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904158 2018-08-13 17:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904158 Gradual release of responsibility https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904192 2018-08-13 17:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904192 Provides real-life connections for students and engages them in relevant learning opportunities. rachel_s_turner https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904268 2018-08-13 17:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904268 powerful writing through real life experiences/ connections https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904296 2018-08-13 17:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904296 Clear https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904464 The resources are extremely helpful to teachers in terms of what to say.  ]]> 2018-08-13 17:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904464 Everyone can write https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904473 2018-08-13 17:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904473 Minilessons! https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904534 Instruction is quick, concise, and teacher-led allowing lots of time for students to practice new skills ]]> 2018-08-13 17:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904534 I love that students learn how to write in real-life contexts. This, along with choice, will make writing more meaningful for them! https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904573 2018-08-13 17:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904573 Rubrics provide clear expectations for student writing. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904619 2018-08-13 17:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904619 There is an enthusiasm in the lesson narration that is electrifying. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904620 2018-08-13 17:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904620 Hook students with connection component...make it motivating and personal. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904632 2018-08-13 17:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904632 teaching students how to be great writers vs. teaching "writing" https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904702 2018-08-13 17:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904702 Being enthusiastic and excited about writing is important to get the students excited too. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904732 2018-08-13 17:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904732 lessons https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904778 Looking forward to reading through all of the lessons]]> 2018-08-13 17:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904778 Lucy Caulkins julia_r_stanley https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904980 The craft of writing is the priority

]]> 2018-08-13 17:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272904980 Lots to learn, wish I had the materials available to read over the summer as it unfolded. Would make beginning of the year less stressful. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272905112 2018-08-13 17:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272905112 Love that this provides connection to real life. https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272905120 2018-08-13 17:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272905120 Finally! https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272905238 We have been using Lucy Calkins at all grade levels so it is nice to see the county recognizes that it elevates the level of our students' writing]]> 2018-08-13 17:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272905238 Having a guide to move you through the whole mini lesson... very helpful with pacing! jamie_m_kemper https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272905296 2018-08-13 17:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272905296 Really glad to learn that the ELC supports a combined Reading/Writing block! https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272905574 2018-08-13 17:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnycsadler/kxjxoo148xvk/wish/272905574