Inquiry In Writing Article

After reading the inquiry in writing article, I must say that I really agree with and like what this teacher was doing. By allowing her students to read articles that are written in a co-ed way, she is allowing them to see the different styles of writing. I was very impressed with the writing samples from the two fifth grade students. It was clear that they knew what they were writing about and how they wanted to write it. As teachers, it is our job to help kids explore the world of writing. Like the author of the article said, I have never found any writing in the real world that was set up in the five paragraph way with a thesis in the first paragraph.

After reading the first few chapters in the book, About the Authors, I've come to have a more clear view about how a writing workshop should be set up and how well students can flourish in an environment that allows for discoveries and exploration.

The readings make me excited about becoming a teacher. I have so many ideas I want to try.