You're Finally Here! Books

This week we finished writing our first books as 2nd grade writers!  On the first day of school we read the book "You're Finally Here!" by Melanie Watt.  The students used a sticky note to write about 1 thing they had been doing in the summer that had kept them away from 2nd grade.

The next step in our writing process was for the students to brainstorm 2 more fun events that had kept them away from 2nd grade all summer.  The class then took their ideas and wrote them into sentences for each page of their books.  The final page telling the reader what they're looking forward to in 2nd grade.  After conferencing with me, the students worked in their little books on their words and illustrations.  Now our books are down on the rug for our classmates to enjoy during Daily 5 time!  I just love reading their books and seeing their sweet illustrations!