Agenda+April+26th

HVWP/PDS Study Group: __Wondrous Words__ Chapter 5 Session Three: April 26th, 2011

3:30 Snacks/Social Time 3:45 Writing Prompt based on reading // Describe your “writer’s office.” Does it extend out into the world? What do you need to write comfortably and effectively? // Share all or a piece of your writing. 4:00 Office Work: Gathering Ideas before the Draft · explore the work of Maurice Sendak (assorted books) · brainstorm and form hypotheses on what the author might have been thinking about or inspired by (record on chart) · actively collect ideas for writing by exploring school environment (notebooks or clipboards to be provided) · share in pairs; then group share · examine student work from Anita’s class

4:30 Orgainized Inquiry · examine student work from Judy’s pre-K · group reflection on student work · presenter’s reflections

4:50 Written Reflection // Write a note to Judy that may include how you might use her idea at your grade level, questions about work, ideas for moving to the next step, compliments, etc. //

5:00 Share/Plan · something you tried or would like to try based on our study group work (for last session) · what next? 5:15 End