Writing
We do a lot of writing in 4th grade! We will have many different writing projects throughout the year. Each project will be focusing on a different skill. We will be learning about organizing paragraphs, using adjectives, writing in dialogue and many other things. We will also be writing monthly to pen pals across the Mid-Prairie district! This is a fun way for the students to get to know the 4th graders at our other elementary schools while practicing the skills of friendly letter writing.
Writer's Workshop
Writer's Workshop is an ongoing process in our classroom. Students learn to self-manage in their own writing process. We continuously work on each step of the writing process -- brainstorming, rough draft, proofreading, conferencing and final draft. With every story your student writes, he or she will be moving through these important steps. The kids have an opportunity to peer-edit their writing as well as meet one on one with me to conference about their stories. I love this part of Language Arts, and the students create some amazing stories!
Music While Writing
I often put on "thinking" music during our Language Arts time to encourage students to relax while they write. This usually gets the creative ideas flowing!
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