Biweekly Recap #ICYMI

Did you miss a post from the Two Writing Teachers? Here’s a roundup of ideas, resources, and giveaways from the past two weeks!

Looking for an amazing new teaching resource? Melanie introduces us to How to Become a Better Writing Teacher, the latest from Carl Anderson and Matt Glover. (Bonus: There’s a giveaway!)

How to Become a Better Writing Teacher: Book Review and Giveaway

Stacey calls new and returning writers to sign up for the March Slice of Life Story Challenge (#SOL24). This post is packed with details about the challenge and the community it has built over the past 17 years.

Sign up for the 17th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge #SOL24

Melanie’s writing toolkits are a treasure trove of resources. She opened up her toolkit for readers this week with tips and tools to create your own set of resources.

Toolkit Resources for Writing Instruction

Are you ready to look at student engagement through a more thoughtful and intentional lens? Jessica shared an example of her writing Engagement Inventory, inspired by Jennifer Serravallo, and unpacked how this tool has impacted her writing workshop.

Writing Engagement Inventory:Straight From The Classroom

Finally, make sure to check out two amazing “Tip for Tomorrow” episodes on the #TWTPod! Stacey discusses Reflection Shares and Melanie sets eductors up to navigate research about writing instruction.

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.