Writing Workshop: Hot Wheels Edition
1/13/2018
It's been a busy first week back at school after break. The second graders have started several new units of study in different areas, but the hands down favorite so far has been the new informational unit in writing workshop. There are several different types of informational text the students will be learning how to write in this unit. The first text that the students are learning about is how to write a lab report. Since we've studied the scientific method this year, students were familiar with the verbiage. They were super excited when they realized that they could bring in their favorite Hot Wheels cars to experiment with. While this activity was focused on the writing components of a lab report, students were also actively engaged in critical thinking and measurement skills as they did two experiments - one series of test runs on the carpet and another on a bare floor. While we still have a couple of things to master, such as periods and capitalization issues as well as making sure to record measurements accurately, the second graders are well on their way to independently writing a thoughtful and well-planned lab report!
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Marcella HitchcockMs. Hitchcock teaches second grade, is a mom of two, an avid reader, lifelong learner, and a seeker of sunshine! Archives
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