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grammar · writing workshop

A Love of Grammar

Here is a round-up of some of my favorite grammar-related websites and resources. You will notice that there are no worksheets here.

purpose · quote · writing workshop

What is Your Mantra?

Do you have a mantra?

writing workshop

The Argument Protocol in action!

At TC’s Summer Institute a few years ago, Mary Ehrenworth introduced our session to the Argument Protocol: a highly engaging and interactive way in which to gather evidence and formulate strong, well-reasoned claims, which could then lead to compelling persuasive writing....

informational writing · strategy lesson · tcrwp · teaching tools

Goals & Techniques Cards

Reflecting on my first experience using TCRWP's goals & technique cards for informational writing with a small group of writers.

charts · primary grades · writing workshop

Making a Chart: When I’m Done with My Writing

A chart for first graders

Author Spotlight Series · authors · publishing · writing

From Library Desk to Library Shelf: My 10-Year Path to Publication

We're delighted to have Augusta Scattergood kicking-off our new Author Spotlight Blog Series.

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Planning for the Planning

It's hard to believe that the end of the school year is already in sight. In the schools I where I currently work, mid-June is the end of the year--that's just four weeks away! That means it's time to begin planning for next year!

A Peek Inside Conferring Toolkits Blog Series · conferring · writing workshop

ICYMI: Conferring Toolkits Blog Series

In case you missed it! Check out our posts on conferring toolkits.

A Peek Inside Conferring Toolkits Blog Series · conferring · mentor texts

Conferring Toolkits: Mentor Texts

Two elements form the very heart of every conference: the student, and the mentor text I can use to nudge her writing piece forward. ...

A Peek Inside Conferring Toolkits Blog Series · conferring · record keeping

Conferring Toolkits: Record Keeping

Handwritten vs. Digital? How do you keep records of your conferences?