Second Grade Writers
Units of Study to Help Children Focus on Audience and Purpose
- 184 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Children enter second grade equipped with strategies for transforming their ideas into writing plans. It's essential to guide them in considering their audience and the purpose of their writing. This resource provides effective methods to help young writers progress toward intermediate skills by emphasizing these critical aspects. The author presents five specific units of study designed to enhance children's understanding of their writing goals. Starting with a September unit that fosters a supportive classroom community, each subsequent unit introduces a different genre, promoting greater independence. Each writing type serves distinct purposes and audiences, encouraging students to explore new possibilities. The units are organized logically, offering detailed descriptions, teaching points for mini-lessons, examples of classroom language, assessment diagnostics, troubleshooting tips, and month-by-month planning ideas. Whether enhancing an existing workshop or starting anew, this guide helps students move toward independence by focusing on audience and clarity in their writing. Implement these units of study to engage children and nurture their development as independent writers.
