With two weeks left in our school year, it is at last time to begin putting together our writing portfolios, setting aside some time to time travel through our year of writing workshop, and reflect upon both the progress we've made as writers as well as the goals we'd like to set for the new school… Continue reading Curating a year of writing: assembling writing portfolios and time for reflection
Month: May 2014
Five on Friday: Travel Edition
A recent visit to San Francisco inspired me to think about oral story telling, publishing, an persuasive writing. Here are five things my trip left me thinking about. PLUS, leave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win a copy of a new picture book from Chronicle Books.
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Quick and Easy Summer Writing Idea for our Youngest Students
This nighttime drawing journal is the perfect summer keepsake for our youngest writers.
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Writing Fiction? Author Megan Jean Sovern Provides a Host of Inspiration
Today's interview holds a host of insights into the way in which Megan Jean Sovern, author of The Meaning of Maggie, develops characters, brings themes to the fore, and plans plot trajectory. Suffice it to say, I came away more than a little inspired.
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It’s Time for the Tuesday Slice of Life Challenge
Welcome to the Tuesday Slice of Life Challenge! Did you know that there have been quite a few newcomers in the past few weeks? Take some time to spread the love by visiting at least one new blog today, and leave a comment for the author. That's what the SOLSC is all about--building a community of… Continue reading It’s Time for the Tuesday Slice of Life Challenge
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How Are You Going to Read All That?
It's almost summer! Time for sunshine, flip-flops, barbecue grills, and reading student writing.
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Developing Endings with Primary Writers
NO! Don't let it end! How do you develop a good ending to a story? Use text and student examples.
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Technology in Writing Workshop: When Students Take The Lead
We are neck deep in drafting various pieces for our multi genre writing project these days, and I am noticing (and celebrating) two ways in which our workshop has changed, both of which make this project do-able and enjoyable. First, a year of rigorous writing workshop, with carefully adhered to routines and practices, has created… Continue reading Technology in Writing Workshop: When Students Take The Lead
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My Writing Work Space
I want to know where do you write. At a computer or on paper? At a desk or on a couch? At home or at a coffee shop?
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Success Tips for Summer
Four tips to set yourself up for summer writing!
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Ending Where We Began: Writing Realistic Fiction
Looking for a way to end the writing year with transference, engagement, and noticeable growth? Choosing a familiar writing unit may be just the way.
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Join Us for the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
It's Tuesday! Time to share a story from your life with our amazing community of writers. Here are some words of wisdom about writing from author John Green, who, if you didn't already know, is taking the world by storm lately: “I really think that reading is just as important as writing when you’re trying to… Continue reading Join Us for the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
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