tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post4119620348233317669..comments2024-03-27T05:22:54.254-04:00Comments on Two Reflective Teachers: Finding Some Creative Ways to End Information Writing PiecesMelanie Meehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-4935221820169252622014-12-17T20:26:00.672-05:002014-12-17T20:26:00.672-05:00Nice work, Melanie! Our third graders are just sta...Nice work, Melanie! Our third graders are just starting their informational writing and this inquiry into types of endings and the interactive chart will be a great addition to this unit. Thanks so much for sharing, and for reminding me to reread Georgia Heard's book over vacation!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-52246207643610944712014-12-17T06:46:51.417-05:002014-12-17T06:46:51.417-05:00This is great! I need to get Georgia Heard's ...This is great! I need to get Georgia Heard's book. Teaching with mentor texts and choice makes the students responsible for their writing; they gain a sense of ownership. Thanks for sharing!Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-40970725432047468912014-12-16T19:31:11.856-05:002014-12-16T19:31:11.856-05:00You've captured my attention in this quest for...You've captured my attention in this quest for different endings to nonfiction books! I've never thought about that. Great lesson - great chart!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404917167112072640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-52296017723858955532014-12-16T14:33:30.390-05:002014-12-16T14:33:30.390-05:00Yep, love this idea. Love that you made it an an ...Yep, love this idea. Love that you made it an an inquiry to hook them in. I too will be remembering this chart for future work with my kiddos. Thank you Melanie. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-52703033510945209742014-12-16T11:43:16.052-05:002014-12-16T11:43:16.052-05:00LOVE the way this lesson flowed - it felt intentio...LOVE the way this lesson flowed - it felt intentional and organic all at once. That chart is one I'm saving for our unit!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-71805458087190705742014-12-16T08:49:29.597-05:002014-12-16T08:49:29.597-05:00Love that you've followed up yesterday's m...Love that you've followed up yesterday's mentor text post, Melanie, & that the students enjoyed trying out new endings. I love more info, & the chart helps too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-59146606513886884932014-12-16T08:32:34.928-05:002014-12-16T08:32:34.928-05:00Love this work Melanie! Just yesterday a student w...Love this work Melanie! Just yesterday a student went to a book on his own to consider revising his introduction. I was glad he knew to do this and I need to do more of it! Thank you so much for sharing this. Love the chart and the "who's tried this" column. While I don't have you as my official coach, I am so grateful to have your blog and thoughtful presence in my cyber life! <br />Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-52984560466578154702014-12-16T08:03:47.152-05:002014-12-16T08:03:47.152-05:00I love inquiry in writing! Thanks for sharing powe...I love inquiry in writing! Thanks for sharing powerful teaching. It really makes the kids notice and be intentional in their work. elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.com