Modeled yesterday.
Piece of writing is read first by everyone.
One group member shares responses.
Others listen.
The author responds.
Others still listening.
Next group member shares responses.
Others listen.
The author responds.
Others listen.
Repeat and continue until all group members have shared.
Looks easy enough - we can implement.
Reality.
Piece of writing is read first by everyone.
One group member shares responses.
Might be interrupted.
Others listening, difficult!
Eye expressions happen.
Mouths are covered up.
Hand gestures.
Laughter.
Chocolate break to keep self busy.
Goal met.
Writers pushed.
Protocol tweaked.
I have the honor and pleasure to be working this week and next with the Columbus Area Writing Project on a new little adventure. I am equally blessed to be working in a small group of local educators that has new friends and old friends for me. I can't wait to see what this week and next brings our group.
Thank you Two Writing Teachers for hosting and fostering this writing community.