Lit & Lit 1 - UH - Swim - F2006

Lit & Lit 1 - UH - Swim - F2006
Kia_Graves_Ch. 6-Publish writing in the Classroom

I liked how this chapter showed you exactly how to make books for the children. You can get very creative with these and integrate art so as to meets the standards for both subjects. Now it seems that the children are using more technology than paper when it is for something big, so is there something to be said about this? Is there a way to bring back the "old time" feeling of writing a book on paper or is this something we are going to have to adjust to-writing for publishing on the internet, etc.? Only time will tell. For now, I think it is exciting to make these books. I keep trying to think of ways to get my fifth graders write a book, but I don't know how to fit it in their already tight schedule.
When it talked about enlisting the parents for help, I want to know where they got the teachers who would take the time to explain to the parent the details in the writing process instead of just, "Here's the paper, cut it, and staple it together." That's all I've ever experienced with any of the teachers whether it was with me or another parent. I think the parents always have the right to know the details. Too many teacher's get territorial and afraid of criticism, I think. I will let my parents know what is going on. Maybe they would be more willing to volunteer if they realize how much work is involved.