We just started our expository writing unit. When I said that
out loud to the students, most of them turned and looked at each
other like I said something in a foreign language. Next I put
this wordle up that I created with their research topics and I
told them these were their expository topics.-lightbulb moment.
The students chose their topics. Last year, I followed the same
procedure for research-CHOICE, CHOICE and more CHOICE. The
students chose their topic, their 3 research questions, and how
they were going to organize their notes. This was really
important this year because I have six students who are still
struggling with lifting the important details from non fiction
articles, and I really need to teach them how to take guided
notes. I am excited to say not only those six students chose #3
but nine other students did too. All 15 like the structure of
the notes. Finally, Mr. Mark and I helped the students set up
their WIKI page which this year the students will be having a
virtual conversation about e