Today we focused on writing by looking at the first chapter of a great book called A Corner of the Universe by Ann Martin. We talked about openings, catching the reader's attention and holding it. The kids were then assigned to write their own stories, called "My Life as a Pirate." These are going to go up on the outside bulletin board, so you'll have to stop in and see them soon.
We will be revisiting this idea of story openings in the coming days. Hopefully I'll have their wheels turning on how to open up any story in a way that doesn't punish the reader.
Talk Like a Pirate Day is on Friday! For the last day of the six weeks, the kids are encouraged to dress up like scurvy-ridden scoundrels for the day. Don't buy an elaborate costume, but let them wear a bandana and a dirty t-shirt to school for just one day!
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