Here I am....safe and sound. I survived my first day of school. Well....the kids weren't there, but it was my first day of school nonetheless. I am feeling okay! I love our new principal....got to keep my same teammates...the future is looking great.
My teammates and I met earlier in the summer to discuss the Common Core and how we planned to implement it. We discussed the attributes of 6 Traits and Lucy Calkin's theories of writing. So, I decided to get one of her books on writing. It's a wee little thing, but it is packed full of information. And, better yet, I found out that it is part of a 'Help Desk' series and there are a lot of other books out there just like it! It isn't the big mongo set that she has, but a little concise copy that is just write for me!
My teammates and I met earlier in the summer to discuss the Common Core and how we planned to implement it. We discussed the attributes of 6 Traits and Lucy Calkin's theories of writing. So, I decided to get one of her books on writing. It's a wee little thing, but it is packed full of information. And, better yet, I found out that it is part of a 'Help Desk' series and there are a lot of other books out there just like it! It isn't the big mongo set that she has, but a little concise copy that is just write for me!
Basically, this little book is like a curriculum map for writing!! And...we all know that Lucy Calkins is knee deep in Common Core and anything she writes is good....so....it is a done deal. It is a great book! I like being me, but boy do I wish I was her every once in a while when I am struggling to conference with my students, model writing, teach peer editing, etc. Whooo. All of that makes me head hurt. So anyway, here is another book that I will be clinging to as this school year continues to unfold.
Good luck to you all!
