DAy+13+10th+October2012

Carried out and filmed lesson on writing with P4 Res from 8.30 - 9.30 (they were having their oral exams). Lesson was on revision and reading like a reader. HAd conferecing with a number of pupils. QUite obvious, that it was a new, novel expereince for them. Adeline shared that she likes writing sometimes. If she does not feel like writing, she will 'do it anyhow'. Asked her what woukd happen if she did not feel like writing for the exam paper. She was stumped. Told her that writing was a skill that we could work on and improve with thoughtful and focussed practice. Not sure whether she 'bought it'.

Brandon had completed his second draft. When we read through it, he spotted some grammtical errors and wanted to correct them straightaway. Advised him to read through whole work again, more slowly and to read like a reader. Luqman showed me his writer's box and his intention to redo his introduction. His intro for both drafts were unchanged!

Should I have gone through and redone another writing goals form or activity to remind and show then how their articulated goals will impact what and how they do thier revisions. Sigh...