The Process Begins...
Today we started the formal writing part of our class. The first lesson focussed on "Writing Territories", a lesson from the book, "Lessons That Change Writers", by Nancie Atwell. Each day during our writing time, students will be taught a mini-lesson and have time for structured or independent writing. By the end of the year, students will have learned to write in a variety of genres and will have taken several pieces completely through the writing process. It will be a busy and productive year, but by spending quality time each day writing, these sixth graders will become proficient and confident writers!