February+4

=**What makes writing //good//?**=

Writing Workshop
Mini-lesson: Responding to traits of Writing "Grows and Glows" Respond to two peers' professional responses on the discussion board.

Class time
Noticing, Naming, and Creating Theories Mini-lesson: Exploring writer’s craft in picture books Read-alouds, mentor texts, and models to study craft

We will explore a number of books to categorize them for craft potential. Connecting to MDE Writing grade content level expectations

 Read Non-Fiction Mentor Texts, Ch. 1  Bring an excerpt/text of a favorite non-fiction writer  Bring GLCEs Optional to peruse:A Place for Wonder Bring a draft of a piece you are working on for your portfolio for response groups.