Mr. Rennie's Class

  On Wednesday we explored setting descriptions. The students chose a picture from a collection of unique, beatiful and exotic scenes then were to write a detailed and descriptive paragraph. The paragraph should make the reader feel like they were there. It should include sensory info and be written in either the first person or as a  third person narrative. They may decide to use it as a lead for a story they'll develop.

  The wrting was very focused in the lab. All students successfully wrote an effective paragraph they could be proud of. Some started doing so right away while many returned to the draft from Monday or and earlier piece. After sharing their paragraphs with a partner we we back to class. Mission accomplished. We are at the point where not only is everyone on task but they are enthusiastic and dare I say, fluent. There was not a single, "I don't know how to start" or "I don't know what to say". This class is doing a super great job and producing engaging pieces of writing.