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Rethinking Writing Centers in a Digital Classroom
Ever sit down ready to work—only to realize something you need is missing? The same thing happens to writers. Learn how digital writing centers prevent frustration, support independence, and keep elementary writers moving forward.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
We have less than three weeks until our March challenge begins! Our March challenge is just around the corner. Get your creativity flowing and connect with other Slicers by sharing your slice-of-life story now.
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How’s It Going? Year 3 of Author’s Club
Leah shares an update on Author's Club in the hope that these reflections might inspire others to create a space for passionate young writers of their own.
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Series Wrap-Up: Practices of Great Writing Teachers
Last week, Two Writing Teachers brought you their winter blog series on practices of great writing teachers. In case you missed it, here's a recap of those posts, and an announcement of our giveaway winners!
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Building on “Rallying a Community of Writers”: A February Support System
Following Jessica’s invitation to rally a community of writers, this post focuses on the behind-the-scenes work of February. Before teachers begin writing together in March, they need systems, resources, and reassurance. Here’s how one shared Google Doc became a support system that helped teachers feel ready to show up.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
With less than a month until our March challenge, warm up your writing muscles and share your story with our global community today.
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Rallying a Community of Writers
Training for Slice of Life doesn’t have to be a solo run. Whether you invite one friend or a whole school, writing together changes everything.
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Trust Teachers to Choose the Right Mentor Texts: Practices of Great Writing Teachers
In today’s classrooms, too many writing lessons begin with a script and a preselected book, leaving teachers little room to draw on their expertise or deep knowledge of their students. It's time to reclaim professional choice in selecting mentor texts. When teachers choose mentor texts for their students, they nurture stronger, more confident writers who see themselves reflected in the texts they study.
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Teachers Model and Think Aloud: Practices of Great Writing Teachers
Modeling strong writing and surfacing teacher thinking are essential for guiding students to become better writers. Today Sarah surfaces why these practices are so important and suggests actionable steps for bringing them back.
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Observing Other Teachers: Practices of Great Writing Teachers
Lainie Levin's been lucky enough to learn from other teachers throughout her career. In this article, she shares how powerful peer observation can be for writing teachers.
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Collaboration Brings Clarity: Practices of Great Writing Teachers
The collective expertise of teachers working together to problem-solve and respond to learners is what brings any curricular resource to life.
