We've talked a lot lately about the word implement. Students know that when I ask them to "implement the feedback you've been given", they have an important responsibility on their plates.
I'm excited to read these next RRLs for two reasons: first, I love this book because it poses so many opportunities for thick, juicy questions and second, I love seeing how kids have used my feedback to improve their work. It's exciting to watch this all come together.
I'll send home the entire Writer's Notebook (it's a binder actually) in the next week or so and you can have a look through all the interesting things we've worked on. There's not a ton of stuff, I'm a quality versus quantity kinda gal, but it's good stuff. Really good.
After this RRL, we'll move on to more creative type stuff. We're right on track in terms of where I like to be this time of year, so that pleases me even more.
Just finished Wonder. My Mom had to stop reading because she could not stop crying such a GOOD book. :)
ReplyDeleteJC, I'm so, so happy you liked it! When I read it to you guys, I read a "Grade 3" version. I'm so glad you've read it now on your own. Give Mom a hug and a Kleenex from me!
DeletePS-it was fun chatting with you guys at recess today! :)
Jack is not exaggerating, he had to take over reading for me as I just broke down. I have never been more emotionally connected to a book in my life, and I am a huge reader. I can not thank you enough for introducing that book to us. And it is definitely something that an adult should read too or with a child, because it opens up so many important conversations. Phew. I am still overwhelmed but I will miss that book. Have a wonderful Friday and weekend Mrs. M!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Mrs. C, read it myself and couldn't put it down. It has such an important message. I read a more age-appropriate version to the kids last year (just skipped over some of the 'big kid' content) and it was still a very powerful book. When we finished it, we all agreed we'd miss it too. I think I'll read it to the class again this year.
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