Ahas!
I can do this! Reading the lessons and taking the dynamic step into trying with the kids has been a challenge for me. The more I try it, the comfortable I feel. I feel like if I can hop on the train, I can move to smoothly. One of the hardest things for me is moving things along. I am quite far behind my colleague and I attribut this primarily to my feeling for unsure about how to implement the lessons.
Uh ohs...
I wish that Lucy Calkins had included specific prompts for journaling with each lesson. The hardest thing so far is getting the kids to write about things in their journals. They are so stuck on writing summaries! I think that a good prompt makes all the difference.
As you know, I agree with your uh ohs! I can't wait for you to finish your final project so we have some wonderful prompts to use in the future - aha!
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DeleteI too struggle to get clear, precise thinking from students through their writing about reading. I agree that some specific prompts would be helpful to focus readers in their writing. If someone is starting this work I hope it gets shared with all of us.
ReplyDeleteIt will take time to get it all down don't get frustrated. Moving things along at a quick pace is difficult. I focus on just 3 lessons a week. Eventually you will become quick with delivering your concept. Chin up
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the journaling.
Here's my "Aha! about your "Uh oh". Exactly, Darby. I'd love to get a glimpse of some of your prompts if you've come up with some. We've been talking about elements of a plot and students seem to like something more concrete to write about. In a book club, this can provide a good conversation starter. What is the issue or problem you see developing, etc. will get students talking and comparing. Thus, deeper thoughts, I hope.
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