Writer's Workshop Update

First Graders have been intently working on becoming the best authors and illustrators they can be.  While reading a variety of published books written by school aged kids around the country we are getting inspired to publish our own books in a few weeks (although I have yet to sign a contract with a publishing company..hmm, better get on that!) Anyways, the children are getting excited to go through this first publishing stage, even if it won't look exactly like the bound books we read everyday.  We are continuing to write personal narratives about ourselves while remembering to include pictures and words, just like famous authors and illustrators.  We have been talking about taking risks in our illustrations and not throwing away an idea for a topic just because we don't know how to illustrate it.  We are also paying close attention to making sure our writing and illustrations match.  The students are continuing to work on routines.  A big thrill to students this year is the use of the stapler...and boy does this take practice!  It is amazing to see the focused attention during this time of our day. The children are taking their time to reread their work, and add on to it every day. I am excited to finish off these first few pieces and share with you the progress each child is making every day!