Writer's Workshop

This year our class will be using the Being a Writer program for our writing instruction. Being a Writer helps children learn to express their ideas and communicate effectively through writing. The students hear and discuss examples of good writing and write original pieces in a variety of genres, including personal narrative, fiction, nonfiction, letter writing, opinion writing, and poetry. There are multiple opportunities for students to create published works using the writing process. There are also lessons that focus specifically on grammar and conventions.
In addition to helping students develop their writing skills, Being a Writer also helps students develop the social skills they need to work well with one another in school and beyond. Community-building activities, social reflections, and frequent partner work let students express their ideas, listen respectfully to the ideas of others, solve problems, and reflect on their own behavior.
There are eight units in the program. At the end of each unit, you will get a letter with tips for supporting your child’s writing growth. The types of tips are described below:
Connect to What We’re Writing tips provide conversation starters and activities that connect to what we have written in class.
Write Together tips suggest shared writing activities you and your child can do together.
Share Writing tips offer ways for you to respond to and engage with your child’s writing.
Look at Language tips include ideas for learning more about the English language.
I hope your family enjoys sharing and learning about writing together this year.