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My school is wanting to implement L. Calkins writing next
year. I am very happy with the 4 blocks model that I use
in my room. How well will L. Calkins mesh with 4 blocks?
Katie/WA /blockquote>

When we were looking into revamping our literacy program, we thought about
using the units of study... but decided to stick with the four blocks mini lessons.
Reason-- just like the name implies, they are units of study. A study in
narrative, then in poetry, expository, memoir, etc. The kids have freedom to
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Feb 21, 2008
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Many many of the schools I work with use the Lucy Calkins
units "their" way. Meaning that the teachers do not do the
lessons as they are scripted, but take the wonderful ideas and
teach them in the Four Block Model.

I think that Four BLocks and Calkins are very compatible. I
taught Calkins based Wri...See More
Feb 21, 2008


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