Writing Workshop: "Small Moments"

Over the past few weeks, we have continued working on our "small moments" writing unit, in which we are choosing meaningful stories to tell.  We are learning about using our storytelling voices, rather than just reporting about a list of events.  We have practiced ways to stretch out our stories, telling them "bit by bit".

We are also learning ways to revise our work, thinking not just about adding details, but showing our intent.  I shared several leads (beginnings) to one of my stories and the class guessed what my intent was with each lead.  We talked about how they can use descriptions of the setting, dialogue, and actions to help set the scene for their stories.