Jaime+and+Kristin's+Thoughts

Big Ideas from our Treasure Hunt:

1. Writing Workshop is a journey that we the teachers take with them, but we walk along beside them or just behind them just in case they need a little help finding their way. 2. In middle school there is a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Not to say that middle school writers should focus on personal experiences to the neglect of literary works- but only that it is much easier to get authentic pieces when they are based in the student's real life. 3. Always be sure your students have a real audience. They'll be much more likely to put true effort into their work.