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Here’s the latest from the authors at Two Writing Teachers Blog:

Wrapping up a unit of study? Shawnda shared three easy celebration ideas to try.

Don’t Forget the Writing Celebration!

Calling all primary educators! Check out Jenna Komarin’s post about the meaning behind the scribble.

Scribbling is Not Scribble Scrabble: Reflective Practice

About to start opinion writing? Lainie and I both wrote about this genre this week. Check out our ideas below:

The Dissatisfaction Spectrum: Gearing Up for Persuasive Writing
Energize Opinion Writing with Surprising Mentor Texts: Ready-to-Go Tip

And don’t forget about #TWTPod! Stacey and Melanie discuss the upcoming Slice of Life Story Challenge in their latest episode.

Writing Workshop in Contentious Times: A Digging Deeper Dialogue – Two Writing Teachers Podcast

In the season four finale, Stacey Shubitz and Melanie Meehan tackle the increasingly contentious topic of “writing workshop” in today’s educational climate. They reflect on the origins and evolution of the writing workshop, the research supporting its key principles, and why certain foundational practices remain crucial, even if the label itself is under fire. Drawing from recent evidence-based recommendations and their own classroom experiences, Stacey and Melanie unpack what truly effective writing instruction looks like and why authentic, joyful writing communities matter now more than ever.Resources Mentioned:“All Children Can Write” by Donald H. GravesCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts“Evidence-based recommendations for teaching writing” by Steve Graham, Alyson A. Collins & Stephen CiulloLiteracy Specialist Graduate Program at Teachers CollegeMore Than Words: How to Think about Writing in the Age of AI by John WarnerSentence Structure for Young Writers: A Tip for Tomorrow from MelanieThe Art of Teaching Writing by Lucy CalkinsTransfer Writing Skills Across Genres: A Tip for Tomorrow from StaceyWriting, 20th Anniversary Ed.: Teachers & Children at Work by Donald H. GravesSend us Fan MailPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.comEmail us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.
  1. Writing Workshop in Contentious Times: A Digging Deeper Dialogue
  2. Use the Summer to Cultivate Your Wri-dentity: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey
  3. What General Educators Need to Know About Neurodiversity in the Writing Classroom: A Writing Roundtable
  4. Introduce Summer Writing Bingo Boards: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie
  5. Turn Authors Into Mentors for Your Students: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey

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Leah Thomas is passionate about honoring student voice and identity through writing workshop and early literacy. She believes that for children to see themselves as writers, they must be trusted with autonomy and supported as they explore their writing processes. By centering intentional identity development, foundational skills instruction, and a brave classroom community, Leah nurtures young writers as they grow in both skill and craft. The Gateway Writing Project strengthens her belief that teachers who write are better writing teachers. Leah slices at leahthomaswrites.wordpress.com, and you can follow her on LinkedIn and BlueSky: @LeahThomasWrites.