Day 2 Class discussions about importance of sharing with families and reflection upon their learning. Groups of 4 brainstorm what they want in classroom newsletter and then report to class. Teacher compiles list of topics. Teacher models making a newsletter with input from class. Day 3 Group members use list of brainstormed topics to choose which topic to write on.
Groups design newsletter on paper.
They decide title, and where graphics belong. Groups of 4 then get into pairs to write 1-2 paragraphs about chosen topics. Groups start entering text and graphics. Print Newsletter and re-edit and make changes. Print final copy and share with class.