7th grade had the opportunity to learn the revision process through strict modeling and exemplary texts. We originally wrote the first draft of "My Teacher's Secret Life" as a homework assignment back in September/October. I kept the assignment until December when we we were ready to review Narrative Writing again to add more narrative techniques to our 1st draft. I can't tell you all what a wonderful idea this was. I truly believe my students learned more about their writing and what they needed to do to "revise" it to make it better. This was more useful than any other assignment they have completed with me thus far this year. The growth I saw from the first draft to the final was astounding! I am super proud of my 7th grade kiddos and how far they have grown!
Below are some links to some FINAL draft documents.
Disclaimer: All teachers gave permission to be used in these narratives. Many of these tales will make you laugh, cry and probably wet your pants! ;)
ENJOY!
Below are some links to some FINAL draft documents.
Disclaimer: All teachers gave permission to be used in these narratives. Many of these tales will make you laugh, cry and probably wet your pants! ;)
ENJOY!
Mr. Flodstrom and the Cloning Machine. |
Mrs. Sunken's Secret Life |
Uptown Girls |
The Amazing Mrs. Myer |
The Survivors |
The Genius of Slot Machines |
Mr. F & Barnickle Pants |
The Grammar Police |
Mr. Joyce & Michael Jackson |