Earlier this week we were invited to the 2nd grade publishing party. Just like 5th grade, 2nd grade (and the entire school) is working on learning the writing process and all that it entails. Attending the party was a wonderful opportunity for the 5th graders to see how writing skills develop over time. Each second grader shared his/her writing and asked the 5th graders for feedforward. I was impressed by the 5th grade’s ability to offer kind, specific and helpful feedforward. This is an important skill we have been working on in each of our classes. Even more impressive was the 5th grade’s attitude as we left the room. Everyone agreed that the 2nd grade writing was wonderful and they wondered (another core value!) how they could improve their own writing! The entire experience was the perfect opportunity to practice our rally cry for the year, moving from me to we. 

Fifth grade is diligently working on their first writing pieces of the year. Most students are almost done editing and revising while a few are ready to publish. Stay tuned for finished work in the next few weeks.