One of the best paraprofessionals I ‘ve had in my
room over the years told me that she loved how I wrote along with my students.
She noticed that using my own writing as a model empowered the eager writers in
our class.
I wrote my I AM poem for my students today and
asked them for help in writing the last line. I jotted down their great ideas.
Then they wrote their own with great endings! I
loved hearing their ideas for their own writing, for their peers, and for me.
Is there any other way to teach writing than to
write with your students?
There might be other ways, but none as good as writing along with them. Modeling an I Am poem is a great way to share yourself with your students, as an individual and as a writer. Sounds like a very positive experience all around!
ReplyDeleteWriting with my students is one of the most powerful things I have ever done as a writing teacher. Kids need to see us 'walk the walk' and get to know us and our writing lives. I feel the same way about reading. I always read with my students during DEAR time. Math? Not so much... :)
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Plus you'll never understand how to best navigate the troubles your students are likely to encounter if you haven't overcome them first. Have you heard of the National Writing Project? Sounds like it would be right up your alley.
DeletePlus you'll never understand how to best navigate the troubles your students are likely to encounter if you haven't overcome them first. Have you heard of the National Writing Project? Sounds like it would be right up your alley.
DeleteWe teach with our example! We create long lasting memories when we write with our students!
ReplyDeleteThat is really important you make time to write alongside your students. Such an important choice to make as a teacher! I love the poems, too.
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