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Saying Thanks

Thursday June 4, 2015Wednesday June 3, 2015 Dana Murphy8 Comments

As the end of the year approaches, some of my colleagues have taken the time to acknowledge my efforts as their literacy coach. You see, I will not be returning to the school I have called home for the past fourteen years. I am embarking on a new adventure in teaching and coaching next year.… Continue reading Saying Thanks

Author Spotlight Series

Patience + Perseverance + Passion = Publication

Wednesday June 3, 2015Wednesday June 3, 2015 twtguestauthor31 Comments

Karen Beaumont, who is known for her lively and celebratory picture books, reminds us that with patience, perseverance, and passion, you WILL prevail.

Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge

Tuesday June 2, 2015Monday June 1, 2015 BethMooreSchool74 Comments

Share a story with us today, and every Tuesday.

june planning · summer vacation · teacher of writing · teacher writing · writing

What Will You Write This Summer?

Monday June 1, 2015Monday June 1, 2015 BethMooreSchool16 Comments

Glue your butt to the chair, every day, or at least once a week, and you will not only become a better writer--you'll become a better teacher of writing.

writing workshop

Burning Stories

Sunday May 31, 2015Saturday May 30, 2015 Betsy Hubbard10 Comments

What's your burning story?

end of year reflection

The End of Year Poem: Crafting that “last message”

Saturday May 30, 2015Friday May 29, 2015 Tara Smith27 Comments

So, we are all winding down the school year these days. The end of year projects, festivities, packing up, and cleaning out plans are in full swing in my classroom at the moment...and my thoughts are beginning to turn to that last rite of the school year: the goodbye message...

interview · mentor texts · professional books

Talking About Unlikely Mentors with Lisa Eickholdt

Friday May 29, 2015Saturday June 6, 2015 Stacey Shubitz54 Comments

Using students’ writing as mentor texts builds kids’ self-esteem and lifts the level of writing of every other student in the room.

assessment · writing workshop

What Do You See?

Thursday May 28, 2015Wednesday May 27, 2015 Dana Murphy13 Comments

We see what we choose to see when we look at student writing.

Author Spotlight Series · writers · writing process

Trudy Ludwig: True Confessions of a Professional Writer

Wednesday May 27, 2015Wednesday May 27, 2015 twtguestauthor9 Comments

Trudy Ludwig is an award-winning author who specializes in writing children's books that explore the colorful and sometimes confusing world of children's social interactions. Today, we are honored to share Trudy's thoughts about the writing process.