Editing conferences
Students are using their editing checklists, colored markers, critical thinking and lots of patience!
Students are teaching each other about publishing choices.
Gnomes Read, Write, and Think
"Yeah, I've seen those things they think are gnomes," said Ron, bent double with his head in a peony bush, "like fat little Santa Clauses with fishing rods…” -JK Rowling
Writing About Reading
Ava discusses theme, uses evidence including accurate quotes, and restates her claim at the end!
Writing About Reading
Eva analyzes parts of the story in relation to the whole and supports it with text evidence including accurate quotes! Notice how she keeps her goal in mind as she thinks and writes!
Welcome!
2015-2016 is underway. We’ve been discussing how we practice respect, responsibility, safety and compassion.
Gnomes Read, Write, and Think 
