Reading/Writing Workshop

First graders learn the writing process by...writing! We do several Reading/Writing Workshops during the last half of the year, and the kids just completed their first one in January. The goal was to write a personal narrative about a trip, and we started by filling in a planning sheet.

We first had to think of a destination, and then four events from the trip.

After planning, we had to put our ideas into complete sentences.

We tried really hard to print neatly, spell correctly, and remember periods! Then we got to decorate the "suitcase" papers.

Then, it was time to cut out the papers.

We also had to design a cover for our stories.

Finally, time to assemble!

Finished products!

All done!

Everyone got to share their stories with the whole class.

First graders have traveled to some very interesting places, even Italy!

Our stories are on display on the bulletin board outside of our classroom. Stop in and read our personal narratives!