Writing In Mrs. Buhrow’s Class

Mrs. Buhrow makes that important connection between reading and writing with her students. This student illustrates her writing skills. Notice how she transcribes a complete thought in her writing notebook. She states,  “I like all seasons. But I like Halloween the best.” Mason wrote in his notebook, “Yesterday was Sunday night football. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers played. The Packers won 55-14. I like the packers.”At Perkins our teachers know that reading affects writing and writing affects reading. According to recommendations from the major English/Language Arts professional organizations, reading instruction is most effective when intertwined with writing instruction and vice versa. Research has found that when children read extensively they become better writers. Reading a variety of genres helps children learn text structures and language that they can then transfer to their own writing. Thank you Mrs. Buhrow for letting me sit with your students and read some of their writing. BRAVO!!

Mr. Koss