As we continue to work on our writing skills, the students and I conference regularly to make personalized writing goals. Currently, we are learning how to write paragraphs. After writing, students are encouraged to identify their strengths and next steps.  I encourage parents to discuss with their child what their personal writing goals are.

We have learned that the paragraph has four important parts:

You can practice this at home using a similar template:

Possible topics are:

• • Amazing facts I know
  • The best house pets
  • Activities for outdoor fun
  • What I like about where I live
  • A place I’d like to visit
  • A sport I’m good at
  • Things I’d like to change
  • Book characters I’d like to meet
  • Things that are hard to believe
  • Funny things my pet has done
  • The weirdest house pets
  • Activities for indoor fun
  • A helpful person I’ve met
  • A great place to go
  • Having fun at school

   

  Have fun writing!