Writing about Camp

When we are working through the Writing Process we seek feedback from our peers, in the form of the Helping Circle. 

What is a helping circle?
The idea is that we share our work with someone else and we are given specific actionable feedback. We aim to focus on the content of the Writing and how it can be improved. Sometimes, students are asked to give '2 stars and a wish' or two things they like about the piece (and why) as well as a wish for improvement.

An important part of any Helping Circle, is listening. This is a skill we cannot practise enough! We encourage students to sit "knee to knee and eye to eye" so their body language says "yes I am present and I am listening to you". We take turns when sharing making sure to respect each others share time.

Poetry - That was Camp

We have been been writing poetry about camp. We used this poem by Marci Ridlon as a model. 

That was Camp by Marcia

Remember that bumpy bus ride
With the big heavy bags too?
You should remember that,
With all the wet weather
Sure you do!
That was camp!

Remember the sticky weather
With lots of drama too?

Sure you do!

Remember when our
Shoes got all muddy?
That was camp!

Remember the wobble of crates
As you stack them high,
And the big shake you
Get in the kayak?
That was camp!

Remember when we had
To step in Shrek's poo

Joined up with
Rocks, sticks and a
Lot more,

That was camp!

That was Camp by Kyran

Remember that time when you were zooming on the super fox? 

Remember when you’re looking down when you’re about to go? 

Remember when you want to go again once you have finished? 

Remember you look up and see kids zooming above when you’re in the forest? 

That was camp. 

Remember the crates start to wobble when you are high up when crate stacking? 

Remember when you are just waiting and waiting? 

Remember that time when you fall off and the belays lower you down? 

Remember when you feel like you are going to fall off? 

That was camp. 

Remember when you feel like you can’t go any further when rock climbing? 

Remember your hands start to slip off? 

Remember when you are walking backwards down the wall? 

Remember you are so proud of yourself for rock climbing? 

That was camp. Remember you are getting soaked by the rain? 

Remember sleeping in the cabin and you are so tired? 

Remember the food you ate at camp? 

Remember you are so proud of yourself for doing camp? 

That was camp.

Moment in Time Writing