Zenobia Kellock Kellock

Students will use this check-list after they have completed their first draft of a paragraph. Using the colors holds the students responsible for each of the parts of a paragraph, as well as, help students prepare their writing for the final copy. Students enjoy having others read their writing piece, so I added the bottom line to write the students name, again having students be accountable. I teach a lesson on being a writing coach and have the students practice finding errors in writing pi

Students use this book to help learn more facts about the author Kevin Henkes. This is a word doc for can be changed to any author that you like. Use the author's web site to find information (research) and then have students compete as they learn more facts. A great way to collect information about an author. Students really enjoy learning about an author. It allows them to make connections and see that they can be an author too!

Students use this check list after they have finished a piece of writing as a self monitoring editing tool. Using the color system, holds students responsible for rereading their own writing. Students will also have another writing partner read over their piece of writing. This allows students to help one another with the editing process. Students really enjoy, helping their peers find mistakes and giving recommendations about their partners writing. Students should complete the check-list