During the month of April, we are revisiting Functional Writing. Functional Writing is the kind of writing we do every day - directions for babysitters, how to get to someone's house, recipes, and so forth. On Monday, April 4th, we read the book How to Make a Salad by Michele Perreault. This is an "A" level book, so all the children in our class can read it.
During Writer's Workshop, we listened to the book and reviewed the steps to make a salad. Then the students gathered around the table and watched while Mrs. Doiron followed these steps to make a real salad. First, we cut up the red bell pepper. Then, we cut up the cucumbers. Next, we put in the lettuce and tossed the salad. Then, Mrs. Doiron served the salad and a parent volunteer added Ranch dressing. Finally, we ate the salad. After eating our salad, students went to their Work Spaces and wrote their own directions for how to make a salad, based upon their experience of watching Mrs. Doiron make salad. Please note that students were not forced to eat salad, however most of them did!
During Writer's Workshop, we listened to the book and reviewed the steps to make a salad. Then the students gathered around the table and watched while Mrs. Doiron followed these steps to make a real salad. First, we cut up the red bell pepper. Then, we cut up the cucumbers. Next, we put in the lettuce and tossed the salad. Then, Mrs. Doiron served the salad and a parent volunteer added Ranch dressing. Finally, we ate the salad. After eating our salad, students went to their Work Spaces and wrote their own directions for how to make a salad, based upon their experience of watching Mrs. Doiron make salad. Please note that students were not forced to eat salad, however most of them did! 
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