This week we've been working on our informational writing. I am LOVING this unit, and so are my kiddos! We've spent all week exploring features of informational text and diving into the world of nonfiction. They are so excited to start writing their books! Getting my firsties to understand that an informational book is more than just a couple sentences is pretty tough. So we made a web/bubble map. It is the start of a 5-sentence paragraph! They put their topic in the middle and then 5 facts about it in the different extending bubbles.
My girls are writing all about puppies, flowers, swimming, and all things girly. My boys however...all things boy, that's for sure!
For this sweet little fella, I had to majorly scaffold for him. He is one that really has a hard time picking things up. He had his idea, but couldn't quite comprehend anything beyond his topic. I wrote down some questions/phrases in his bubbles to help guide his thinking.
I will continue to share things as we progress through this unit! I'm so excited I can hardly take it!
I want to take a minute to introduce you to my good friend, Stephanie. She has just opened a store on TPT and she is working her tail off! I know a LOT of you use my Reading Street products. I would LOVE to do the kindergarten units, but I don't have the time or energy. Grades 1-3 are keeping me plenty busy! Stephanie asked if she would be stepping on my toes if she created kindergarten packets for RS. I said, "Heck no! PLEASE go right ahead! Then I won't have to worry about it!" Don't get me wrong, I LOVE creating stuff for Reading Street, but it's soooo time-consuming. Stephanie is SO talented and funny! She has a creative mind and enthusiasm for her kinders. If you love my RS products, I HIGHLY encourage you to check out her store. You will not be disappointed! I mean, if I taught kindergarten, I would totally be using her stuff in 2 seconds flat. It is adorable, it's practical, and it's meaningful. It will make your planning so much easier! She is creating as she goes and will eventually have packs to correlate with all of the Reading Street stories. So check it out and follow her so that you can be informed as she keeps adding!!!!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO STEPHANIE'S STORE!
One last note, I know many of you have been DYING to get your hands on my guided reading plans. I had e-mail after e-mail, comment after comment, Q&A after Q&A asking if I would please share my template. The wait is over, friends! I finally got it done! You can snag it in my TPT shop!!!!!
Have a great weekend!!!! Don't work too hard! ;)
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