It is my pleasure to share with you my favorite tweets related to the teaching of writing from February!
Month: February 2016
The Big Book of Details: A Review & Giveaway
Are you always telling your students to add detail? This book is for you. Enter to win a copy!
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Success, Struggles and Strategies~ Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge
When @cathymere first asked if I planned to participate in the 30 days writing challenge my answer was, "Yes! My class will love the idea of a challenge, and they write every day in our writing workshop, so why not!" After my rather impulsive "Yes" I reflected on the writers in my class and began wonder what this challenge would look like in our classroom.
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Instant Minilesson Follow-Up
A strong active engagement, and a routine for informally assessing student work during the minilesson can give you the tools you need to be sure that no student leaves the meeting area completely confused.
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Where’s The Dialogue: Part Two
A few comments last week got me thinking. Hopefully, you will find this resource useful and purposeful within your workshop.
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FAQs for Slice of Life Story Challenge Participants
Have questions about the upcoming SOLSC? Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions. If your question wasn't answered in the post, then please leave a comment on this blog post OR contact us via e-mail.
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SOL Tuesday & ONE Week Until the March Challenge Begins
Here’s the weekly link-up for slice of life stories.
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Writing Workshop with Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
A joyous celebration of what writing workshop could be with Amy Ludwig VanDerwater.
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Slicer Participant Information Form
Attention first-year and returning Slicers: Please fill out this year's participant information form. Filling out the form takes less than five minutes and helps with timely prize distribution in April.
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Educators as Writers: A Follow-Up Conversation
Should educators be writers? The conversation continues! We welcome your voice and ideas on how we can spread the word that when educators write, students grow as writers!
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9th Annual SOLSC Prize Reveal
We have been working hard behind the scenes in preparation for the 9th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. Are you participating this year? Check back on our blog Sunday to sign up! The 9th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge (SOLSC) will run from Tuesday, March 1st through Thursday, March 31st. Everyone who participates… Continue reading 9th Annual SOLSC Prize Reveal
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Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10
Today is the annual Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10, hosted by Cathy Mere from Reflect and Refine, Mandy Robek of Enjoy and Embrace Learning, and Julie Balen of Write at the Edge. This is my fourth year participating in this event, which provides me with a chance to share ten nonfiction picture books I have been using as mentor texts with elementary school writers.
