How to writing teaches a reader or an audience how to do something. The children have been planning and writing how to books. Through this kind of writing we continue to learn new things about our peers; Jill can teach us how to hula hoop, Hayden can teach us how to make maple syrup, Reid can teach us how to run really fast, and Nora can teach us how to make salt art!
It is important writers reread their writing and ask, Can I follow my steps? Can a reader follow my steps? To practice checking our writing, Nora read her How To Make Salt Art book and the children tried following her steps! Through the children's active following of each step we noticed that some detail was missing. Nora quickly added the details we needed, like a glue bottle instead of a glue stick. After reading a step, Nora walked around the room, noticing when her peers were following the direction and providing clear feedback as needed. At the end of her teaching, every partnership had made their own colorful salt art to hang in our classroom!
Nora said she felt proud and happy about her work and her peers said they were excited to create something new. Many children also said that they want to make salt art every day and night!
Following this writing workshop we had our regular academic choice. During choice, Peyton left Nora a little note. Nora quickly came over to whisper that Peyton had given her something special;
Thank you for teaching me how to do salt art.
To- Nora
Love- Peyton
How to writing can inspire authentic learning opportunities, empower students, and strengthen peer connections.
How To Make Salt Art
By - Nora
1. First you need a glue bottle, salt, and a thick piece of paper. And any kind of paint.
2. Next you need to make a design with your glue on your paper.
3. Then you need to sprinkle salt on your design. You can shake the extra salt off in the container.
4. Then you add paint to your design, but just on the glue!
5. Finally you need to let it dry on the counter. You made salt art!
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