Igniting Writing Creativity in Year 3

Writing unlocks the capabilities of the critical thinker. Therefore, the power of writing is not to be dismissed. Over the past few weeks a small group of Year 3 students have been engaged in a series of writing workshops with Mrs Howard and Mrs Ucdereli to assist in enhancing their ability to discuss aspects of planning prior to writing and identify elements of their writing that need improvement.  Students were then asked to review their writing using feedback from both the teachers and their peers. 

The students have focused on writing an article for a newspaper based on their Guided Reading book ‘Rowan of Rin’. Here is a sneak peek at some of their writing.

Emmett - ...behind them lay a massive mountain with all rocks and dirt with a tiny bit of water coming from the waterfall…

Lucas L - ...They have finally got through the treacherous jungle…

Hudson ...I have still not seen the fierce dragon.  I continue following the group as they become agitated…

Lilliana - ...They are walking slowly.  Their feet dragging along, their packs pulling at their heels…

Aislinn - ...Late at night a group of individuals had decided to climb up the mountain to see what was causing the blockage.

Next week we will share our newspaper complete with amazing stories.

Jeannine Ucdereli
Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching