September

September 8: Writing Territories (a sample lesson explaining territories here) September 9: Writing Folders, rules of the Writing Workshop September 10: Introduction to the middle school library September 11: Reading Journals, rules of the Reading Workshop September 14: More territories; working on research topics September 15: Pulling out facts by asking and answering questions; Nelson Mandela; library visit September 16: Asking and revising appropriate questions; Internet research September 17: Using voice in non-fiction writing; Predator! September 18: Review of procedures and rules for the workshops September 21: How to turn in papers for final editing by the teacher/the editing checksheet September 22: What kinds of opportunities are there in non-fiction writing? Genre list generated by classes. September 23: Common spelling errors even adults make: Eight Spelling Mistakes September 24: How to keep a permanent folder in our classroom September 25: Procedure Trivia! September 28: Skype an author September 29: The rules about numbers September 30: The Everglades: a lesson on descriptive writing