authentic writing

Showcasing Student Work with the Seesaw Blog!

Seesaw blogs are a great way to showcase the work your students are doing in the classroom. By engaging with an authentic audience of their classmates and parents, students are encouraged to complete better work and to get real feedback from their peers. Blogs can also create a space for students to share their thoughts and ideas, their special interests, and to celebrate one another. Seesaw Blogs can be used for: Showcasing student work (VIDEO: Seesaw Wow Work! Intro for Students) Responding to readings or writing prompts Publishing writing pieces Showcasing final projects Sharing fun creations Social media space How to...

Using Seesaw as a Daily Journal

I assign a discussion questions daily for my students to answer in our “morning work” time before specials. The purpose is to get students writing, first thing in the morning, about different topics. I have gradually increased and expanded the expectations as we get further into the year, layering different skills as we go. Make sure you have capital letters and ending marks. Make sure to have at least 4 sentences Make sure to restate the question Add transitional words Add a conclusion By expanding the required elements slowly, I am able to help students improve each individual component rather than overwhelming...