MAKE EVERY MINUTE COUNT!
Writing needs to be enjoyable and fun. Until I read this book, I guess I looked at writing as a chore for me and my classes. Now I look at it as adventure! This chapter provides secrets of being a good writer. Those secrets are things as simple as read more, stick with it, even when it is tough, revise as you go, and choose topics that have meaning or of importance.I love the idea of getting rid of or reducing daily worksheets. My problem is, that is one way I keep track of what each child needs. I try and use their writing samples too. I really like how the chapter also provides a list of timesavers. I plan on copying that list. The best advice is use parents to help. Not everything that happens in the classroom should stay in the classroom. After all, these are our future leaders!
It sounds like you are in the process of reforming your view of writing instruction. Be patient with yourself. Change doesn't come easily, but you seem to have the desire to change, which is an important first step.
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ReplyDeleteI love your opening statements. At times writing does seem like a chore. I think that if we can find exciting and catchy activities it will seem more like the adventure you were refering to. I don't think you have to eliminate writing samples, just find different ways to make it fun.