work+on+writing

"The writing component of the Daily Five provides additional support children require to become effective writers. Its purpose is to provide daily writing practice and intense focused instruction via one-on-one conferences, small guided writing groups, and whole-group focus lessons. We use it as a twenty- to thirty-minute supplement to writer's workshop, which takes place each afternoon in our classrooms. We have seen a direct correlation between student motivation, ability, and productivity and this increase in writing practice. It goes back to purpose. Kids who have a purpose care about their writing and the people who will read it." (Boushey & Moser, 2006, p. 80) __The Daily Five

Technology Integration: __ Use xtranormal.com and publish kids' writing! They type their stories in this program, can add animations, music, background, background sounds!! [|xtranormal]