Writing Workshop

The students are currently using the writng process to do their independent writing.

Whole class writing
I asked them to think of a familiar topic and they thought of the volcanic explosion in Iceland.
During group work they wrote about the PYP exhibition. I loved the way they came up with eye catching headlines!

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D


Group E We now plan to publish a fortnightly class newspaper. Keep your eyes glued ! :) and find out what's happening around school.

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