EWalker

In the first chapters of Craft Lessons it focuses on setting the table for writing in the classroom. In order for students to become better writers they need time. It is very important that students have time to write every day! Conferences between the student and the teacher are also very important. This book gave a few tips on what to do during a writing conference that are helpful to the teacher. One of the tips is to be positive. I think this is very important especially as young children are learning the how to write. They need to build their confidence in what they are doing.

The first chapter also focuses on literature as an important part of a writing workshop. It also gives ways that literature can be used as a model to writing. Another important thing that this book discusses is the importance of rereading. Children often want to turn their work in as soon as the finish. It takes a lot of effort and time to teach them to reread before turning it in. I think that this book has a lot of insight that I will be able to use in my classroom.