Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Writer's Workshop

Who else uses Lucy Calkins' Units of for Primary Writing: A Yearlong Curriculum?
I haven't had any training on it and I'm the only one at my school doing it.  I could use an online support group!   I purchased the program last year but struggled with implementing it.  I started out strong and kind of fizzled out.


So if you have any tips, ideas, or anything to help let me know!  :)

8 comments:

  1. Mrs.MAugust 2, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I do! Do you have specific questions?

    Gena @ tekyteach.blogspot.com

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  2. Mrs. CAugust 2, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    That is the BEST thing I have ever gotten and has shaped my writing with young children. You will love that entire program and it is easy to use.
    littlemisskindergarten.blogspot.com

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  3. TracyAugust 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I am "geting" trained in a few weeks but I would love to join u, share what I have learned, and learn from others...

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  4. Erica BohrerAugust 2, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I have it in my house now and have not even cracked it open! Keep me posted. Maybe we can get each other through it.
    Erica Bohrer's First Grade

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  5. Miss BAugust 2, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Try this: http://www.ttms.org/PDFs/05%20Writers%20Workshop%20v001%20(Full).pdf

    and check out my blog tonight after I post a lesson that I recently did. It's super easy!

    Miss B, Busy Bee

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  6. Ms.MAugust 2, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I've posted about it a few times although I think you have already read and commented on my posts. If you have questions feel free to email me and I will answer the best that I can.

    Ms. M
    Ms.M's Blog
    A Teacher's Plan

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  7. KristiAugust 2, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I use this with my 5th graders, modified of course :0) I also used it when I taught 2nd grade. I LOVE it! It is so easy to follow, I never was trained on it. I would recommend for the first year following the books in order and doing most, if not all of the lessons. From there I made modifications and adjustments for future years, and each year I omit or emphasize different lessons/units based on my class that year.

    Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!

    Kristi
    Bremer's Brainiacs

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  8. TessaAugust 2, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I have been using Calkins in K for about 6 years. I absolutely love it! Please feel free to email me any time with questions!
    Tessa
    tschep@live.com
    Spotlight on Kindergarten

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