Showcase Portfolio- K/1s respond to "What do good writers do?"

Check out some of the comments our K’s and 1st graders are saying about



What do good writers do?


• Leave spaces between their words and don’t keep saying “and” over and over. They put periods at the end of sentences. (K)


• Use “juicy words”, describe and read over. (K)


• Reread things before they write more.(K)


• Sound out words or find the words in the room. (K)


• Have to practice a lot and check what they’re doing. (K)


• Think before they write and use picture clues. (K)


• They reread, ask questions, and add a title. (1st)


• They think first before they write. They have good pictures and details. (1st)


• Writers need to be polite and choose good words. They need to reread and check for mistakes. (1st)


• Good writers ask questions. They think about what they are doing to write about and stretch out words. (1st)


• Use juicy words, reread and persevere. (1st)






DID YOU NOTICE THE AMAZING CRAFTS, STRATEGIES, AND GOOD HABITS OUR YOUNGEST WRITERS ALREADY UNDERSTAND AND VALUE!