Writing

=Writing=

Guided Writing
====Our curriculum guides us toward specific types of writing: Persuasive, Responsive, or Informational. Mini lessons are given with practice intended to guide students toward their best writing. Emphasis this year will be endurance (multi-paragraph essays), thesis statements, organization, and transitions to keep the essay fluid.====

====Very little will come home in the way of guided writing for "homework" unless a student falls behind in the writing process. Parents can best help their children with their writing skills by encouraging journaling and reading. The best writers are good readers as they have more experience with how the English language works.====