Writing discussion: We discussed changes we see ourselves making in the area of writing. What materials are needed? What are people ordering? Nancy feels she is going to experiment for the remainder of the year but not make huge changes until the start of next year. Kathy has taught the first 2 lessons. Found the cheapest date stamps at Staples so Kathy will pick up. Chart paper is needed and Kathy wants full-sized but Nancy, Brenda and Sarah want half sized. Looking at stamp pads. The 1st and 2nd grade are wanting to start next year using the composition books for writing rather than spirals. Will put it on the student supply list as Sarah says they are usually only 50 cents a piece. Thinking 2nd grade will need more than one per year.
Also talked about time to make a master for each guided reading book so we are all assessing the same.
I'm working on an order for both GB and RB for writing supplies. Will turn in at the end of the day!
ReplyDeleteThis really doesn't have anything to do with the discussion we had, but I'm very excited about what is happening in my room. 2nd graders are now editing more on their own. They know that in order to publish on the computer (They love it and it is faster for them!), they have to conference with me. If I see editing they can do they have to go try and then go to the bottom of the list. That all takes TIME, TIME they can't type. Therefore, the less time they have to spend with me or going back to re-edit, the more time they get to publish. Now that they can make choices about fonts,size, etc. they are lovin' it!! What a great motivator.
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