Writing Workshop

 Right before we went to 2 weeks of distance learning, we worked on creating our writing binders.  The students brought in pictures to make their writing binders into a special place to hold all of their 2nd grade writing.  I love this process so much.  They enjoy seeing each other's pictures and talking about their family, friends, and pets.  The pictures also help them think of new topics if they get stuck in their writing ideas.

Since we've been back in the classroom, we've been learning about spelling tools to help us if we get stuck on how to spell words.  The students have been putting to practice using the word wall, their individual dictionaries, and stretching out words and underlining if they are still unsure so we can conference about it.  We've also been learning about adding details to our writing.  I've been enjoying reading all of their stories during our writing block each day.  This class really enjoys writing, and many of them choose it as a Daily 5 choice as well!