We are launching our first reading and writing workshops this week in school. We will focus on establishing rules and routines and sparking a love for literacy in our first graders!
Reading Workshop
Our first reading unit is titled "Readers Build Good Habits." This unit focuses on sparking students' love for reading and reading routines. Each first grader will also come up with reading goals. Essential questions around this unit include: How do we become more grown up as readers and take charge of our own reading lives? How can the readers in our class feel secure, safe, and confident that they will become strong readers?
Writing Workshop
This week, we are launching our first writing unit - personal narratives; the first graders will focus on sharing true, small, focused moments about themselves.
In our Personal Narratives Unit, first graders will write true stories about themselves, sharing stories about summer vacations, family memories, and everyday experiences. We will learn about each other through the stories we share. First graders will storytell both through verbal and written expression.
If something funny, exciting or memorable happens at home, be sure to point out to your child what a wonderful story it would be to share with the class!
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