The third graders are excited to start a new
writing unit about informational writing. Many report that it is fun because
they are getting to write about something they already know about and want to
teach others. Students have chosen to write about hockey, the cello, airplanes
and training dogs among other things. During this unit the students will learn
to write introductions, organize their writing and include text features that
help their reader understand the topic more clearly. They will also think about
elaboration and making their writing interesting to the reader. Third graders
are working with new writing partners for this unit. It is wonderful to watch
the writing partners support one another in setting goals and improving their
writing.
