Anyhoo..... our plan tomorrow is to map out our minilessons for writing and maybe, just maybe create a few things to go along with them. We are super excited because we mapped out all the books we are going to use this year AND collected several from our book room already. We can't wait to share with you what we're doing, but you'll have to wait... just a little.bit.longer. However, we WILL share with you this writing freebie that we are going to use to help us plan! Let us know if you have any suggestions, we're always looking for great ideas!!!!
We decided to go with Units of Study instead of the month at the top because we look at our writing units by weeks, not the months when they are being completed. For example, we have a pattern book writing unit that will start in Mid September and end in the 2nd week of October. Then, we will pick up our next unit. We also needed to get better at utilizing the word wall in my room, so we have looked at the fry list (word cards to be coming soon!) and chose K words that we will add to our wall. We also feel it's important to be intentional with our minilessons and Em found an awesome resource we will be using along with LOTS of other books she has tabbed for us.
We are going to have SO.MUCH.FUN! Seriously! I can't wait!
Happy planning my friends with Teacher Workaholicitis!
Don't worry! My teammates and I are going to be planning starting tomorrow as well. It seems most teachers can not stop working/thinking about school.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa!
ReplyDeleteHappy Planning to you and your teammates. Em and I are super excited to map out our writing for the year tomorrow! I'm sure we'll have more to share after tomorrow. :)
Thanks for visiting!
Maria
Isn't it wonderful to work with a team that motivates and inspires you? I don't know what I would do without my wonderful teamie. Anyway, I was wondering if you would share the name of the "wonderful resource" you mentioned. We are looking at revamping our whole curriculum next year and are hungry for ideas.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie
As I have said before, you guys are so lucky to have each other to work with! I have had that privilege before and I can say they were my favorite years of teaching. I don't know if you do this or not, but I always have mini word walls for the students to use along with our big one. They have been a great success. I usually keep them from year to year, but this year I sent them home along with a brand new journal. The kids were very excited to take them home.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you guys have come up with, I feel like teaching writing is one of my weak points.
Kelly
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