Families celebrate their newly-minted writers at EJR

What a special day for the students and their families in Megan Collins’ first grade class! Some very special people in their lives came to hear them read their stories and celebrate them becoming authors!

A young boy stands in front of a screen that has a picture of him on it. He reads a story he wrote from the paper n front of him. Many of his classmates are sitting in front of him listening.

 

The students wrote stories about something special to them – their favorite book or pet, a special class, something they like to do or a favorite person. They were sincere, sometimes funny and heartwarming. It was the culmination of their opinion writing unit.

A young boy in a suit and tie reads from his story in front of his classmates.

 

The students had Ms. Collins right nearby if they felt nervous or stumbled over a word, giving them confidence as they read to a packed classroom.

Before each student began their reading, a brief video played where they introduced themselves, telling their name and age, and what they like about writing!

A young girl reads from her writing. Behind her is a video of her.

 

After everyone presented, there were cookies and snacks and lots of hugs and love from some very proud family members!

A first-grade boy smiles as he stands with a woman, who has long dark hair. She has her arms around him.

Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Joseph Lenz
Superintendent of Schools
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