Writing Time!

Comparison Papers

In Mrs. Dalonzo's Writing class, we were writing a comparison paper.

Pictues and above statement by Elizabeth W.

Writing Anecdotes

Our writing this quarter has focused on Comparison writing.  The students have been busy writing their vision statements and central questions.  Mrs. Robinson stopped by to assist students in writing their anecdotes.  We are taking what we are learning in Writing and carrying it over to Science.  The students have been comparing vertebrates to invertebrates.

Using our sketchings to help guide our vision statements.

Sentences Have Limits!

The class observed Mrs. Delanzo work on a paragraph with run-on sentences.

Alexis, Coleman, and David construct their sentences.

Ira and Glynn tape up and compare their longgg sentences.

Getting ready to share.

This is way too long!

Summer Writing Challenge

Clara Leder S. and Glynn C. were recognized at chapel for their accomplishments in writing over the summer break.  Both ladies received a certificate, pencils, and a writing journal.  Please congratulate them for their hard work.

Dr. Washburn Visits Our Class

Dr. Washburn visited our class a week ago to observe the writing stylus program.  Dr. Washburn has done several things with brain research and it was an honor to have him come visit us.  Mrs. Robinson did her usually great lesson as I monitored the class.  I always brag about how great my students are but they were unbelievable.  Dr. Washburn sat at a table of students and completed every activity along with them.  They analyzed a piece of writing looking for personification, sang a personification song, wrote in the Writing on Demand journals, and completed a writing activity as seen in the picture above.  He was so impressed that he mentions a conversation he was involved in on his blog.  Go check it out. 

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