Writing is a Joy

My third graders look forward to writing now and even ask for extra times to write. Giving them the control of what to write I think makes the difference. They have the ownership so they can write about what they know. Paired with reading they see the conventions and are even trying to make their writings use what they see.

Mini lessons are coming along and they aren't overwhelmed with so much at once. No one moans when you say lets write. I hear "Yay!"

We do need bigger writing folders. Think I am going to try the expandable file folders. Not sure what size. If I get the bigger ones we can keep the notebook and writings in it. Maybe dividers to keep works in progress from completed work. I am open for suggestions. Thought I had it managed until the little folders we have are bulging.

Conferencing is getting a bit easier. Guess practice does help. We are working on writing partners and what that means. They are way to kind to one another so far. Constructive criticism must be a learned trait. I love teaching!