Writers Workshop
During ‘Writers Workshop‘ we noticed that picture books have a picture (with clues to the story) and the authors name on the front cover. After a quick mini lesson on making books, a group of multi-aged students gathered at a table in the centre of the classroom. They were connected by their interest in ‘making books’. They shared ideas, made suggestions for improvement, read their stories to each other, and had fun while exploring the craft of writing. It was hard to miss their giggles and excited voices, as they sat together at the low rectangular table. The teachers provided more options for paper and a variety of writing tools. The students quickly dove straight into their projects.
Here are a few of their stories:
SLO’s
- tell their own stories using illustrations and words
- observe, discuss and comment on the information being conveyed in illustrations