Primary Writing in Grade 4

In our literacy, we have been progressing through the 5 key phases of the Writers Workshop process. Students are getting great results and really grasping the time, effort and overall devotion required to master an accurate persuasive piece, one step at a time.

Students were initially provided with a scenario, such as being placed in a situation where they were heading away on holidays and needing to persuade a friend or family member to look after their dog. Students were required to show their thinking skills while influencing the audience. During this process, our key focus was upon the writing traits: Ideas, organization and presentation.

We have also been connecting this task with our cursive handwriting, which has been a part of our morning routines for semester one. Students are quite proud of their achievements in this area and are thoroughly enjoying this process in which they are critically reflecting upon each stage of their learning.