I find inventive spelling so amusing! This week, in kindergarten, we finished up our Mitten and Hat unit. After completing a Venn diagram, comparing and contrasting both stories, my students were asked to write a sentence about one of the similarities between both stories. Here are some of them:
How cute are these?! I can read their writing all day long. Oh, wait! I do! LOL!
My first graders also did a unit on The Hat and The Mitten. One of their assessments was to write an opinion essay about which book was their favorite. They needed a thesis statement, 2-3 reasons why the story was their favorite, and, a conclusion.
(the second page said "awesome.")
(The second page said "I ever heard!")
For the rest of this week, we'll be celebrating the 100th Day of School. My students will be writing about what they'll look like when they are 100 years old. These always come out cute! This is the writing template they'll be using:
Click here to grab a copy of the writing template. Just save it for next year if it's too late!
Reading student writing is one of my VERY favorite things to do!
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I always tell my students that since I read so many of their stories all week long, they must amuse me when they write. Most of them listen!
DeleteѼ Lori
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Oh my word! Their writing pieces are fantastic. I wish my kinder kiddos were writing like that at this time. I have a few that are really getting the sentence structure but then I have a handful that are still stringing random letters. So frustrating. What writing curriculum do you use? How do you run your writing time? I'm always looking for new ideas/approaches for writing.
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Erin,
DeleteI use CraftPlus Writing as the basis of my writing program. But, I supplement a lot. I model all the time and challenge my students to write a proper sentence. They love to rise to the challenge. My writing time always begins with a short mini lesson and modeled writing activity. Then, I let them have at it during the Quiet 10. Finally, we meet again and share.
Ѽ Lori
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I {heart} inventive spelling, too!
ReplyDeleteѼ Alessia
Mrs. Albanese’s Kindergarten Class
Too cute not to share!
DeleteѼ Lori
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Lori, your kids' writing is wonderful! I envy you :)
ReplyDeleteSarah
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Thanks so much, Sarah!
DeleteѼ Lori
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How gorgeous :) your kiddies are fabulous writers!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your 100 day writing ideas... I'm in Australia and we don't actually celebrate 100 days (I'm thinking of starting it in my class though, so many awesome ideas for it!) but this set will be perfect for our History theme on past/present/future!
Jess :)
Early Years Fun
Jess, I'm glad you can put it to good use!
DeleteѼ Lori
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Your kiddos' writing is SO good! I love inventive spelling too - My teaching bestie and I have had TONS of laughs reading the papers we have gotten this year :)
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T.G.I.F. (Thank God it's First Grade!)
Oh, I got a great one today! It was supposed to say arms, and, well, let's just say the "m" was left off! LOL!
DeleteѼ Lori
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WOW! Your students' writing looks fabulous! I love writing at this stage. This point in the year is so fun because they are really developing as writers. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for these wonderful freebies! I will put them to good use. :)
Sarah
Sarah's First Grade Snippets
I totally agree Sarah! We are really having so much fun!
DeleteѼ Lori
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I love your posts but especially the ones about writing. I hung up your transition words for pocket charts. They have helped my students immensely. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for saying so, Cecelia! Oh, lots of alliteration in that sentence! LOL!
DeleteѼ Lori
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That's one thing I miss about being in the lower grades!! It's not as cute when 4th graders are using invented spelling. LOL
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Jessica, thanks for the great, hearty laugh!
DeleteѼ Lori
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I need you to come to teach my babies writing!! Thanks for the freebies...tucking them away for next year :)
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I'm on my way over! Can I meet the baby?! LOL!
DeleteѼ Lori
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I looooooove the 100th day freebies. Thanks so much! The writing looks great too, especially the first graders <3. Their handwriting is beautiful.
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Primary Reading Party
Thanks Cindy! I'll have to post the finished 100 Day writing. They are precious!
DeleteѼ Lori
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I love, love, love your writing freebie for the 100th day of school. You help children move from the brainstorming to a polished final version in such a seamless way. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteYou are more than welcome!
DeleteѼ Lori
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Beautiful writing and great freebies- thanks for sharing. Today was the 100th day- I look forward to using them next year:-)
ReplyDeleteSorry you missed using it this year, Jan!
DeleteѼ Lori
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Good Morning...I just linked up right before you! Thank you for the freebies! I got such a kick out of reading the Jan Brett writing!
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Thanks so much,Tracey!
DeleteѼ Lori
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Thank you so much for sharing your 100 day writing templates with us! LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteThe kiddos did great on their stories!
Julie
Ms. Marciniak's First Grade Critter Cafe
You're very welcome Julie! We finished ours up today. They came out really cute.
DeleteѼ Lori
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Thanks for these adorable freebies. I'm definitely going to use them next year!
ReplyDeleteLori, Lori, Lori, These are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your 100th day activities with us and sharing the amazing writing samples!!!!!! Love, Love, Love!
ReplyDeleteKatie
(I do realize I sound like the Goose from Charlotte's Web, but I can't help myself) You are amazing, amazing, amazing!