Month: July 2007

authentic assessment · reflections · writing about reading

Writing About Reading

Stacey Shubitz

I wrote the following in a reflection after hearing Ellin Oliver Keene speak at Teachers College on April 3rd, 2006. I think what I wrote then is worthy of mentioning on this blog right now as we, as literacy educators, think about the ways in which we'll assess our students after they read. "Ever since… Continue reading Writing About Reading

noticings · observations · reflections · wn entry

ruth’s wn entry: noticings

Ruth Ayres1 Comment

So far this morning I've noticed: My son is becoming a little boy.  He smiles for the camera now.  He sits on a stool up at the counter alone now.  He doesn't need his banana smashed -- or even cut into pieces -- now.  Today is my anniversary.  I've noticed that I remember my wedding… Continue reading ruth’s wn entry: noticings

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accepting the persona

Ruth Ayres

I was reading through Stacey's student's comments about how they've changed as writers.  As Stacey and I were discussing this on the phone earlier in the week, I was thrown back to memories of former students.  I always loved listening to them reflect on their work as writers.  They never disappointed.  I think the reason… Continue reading accepting the persona