Here’s what you’ve missed the last two weeks on #TWTBlog & #TWTPod:
Discover how contingency mapping can transform your approach to teaching reluctant K-8 writers. Betsy shares practical insights and examples of this powerful visual tool that connects behaviors to consequences, offering a fresh perspective on motivating even the most challenging students in your writing workshop.
Betsy’s post is an outgrowth of our conversation about executive functioning on last Sunday’s episode of TWTPOD.
Jenna‘s insightful post reveals how to transform a kindergarten classroom into a vibrant writing community, which sets the stage for young authors to flourish. Discover practical strategies and creative ideas that nurture budding writers, from redefining what it means to be a writer to incorporating storytelling and interactive writing experiences that will ignite students’ passion for self-expression
On the podcast, Melanie shares six innovative strategies for using verbal rehearsal to empower young writers. She discusses techniques such as purposeful storytelling, visual cue cards, and fostering student collaborative partnerships. Enhancing oral language skills aims to strengthen writing abilities, demonstrating the powerful connection between speaking and writing. Discover how these approaches can help students recognize and harness their writing potential.
Despite trying various methods, Sarah reflects on her struggles as a teacher to effectively teach writing about reading. She then outlines three key instructional moves to improve students’ writing about reading: clarifying expectations, treating it as a unique genre, and encouraging verbal discussion before writing.
Shawnda reflects on her childhood experience winning a spelling bee trophy, which inspired her to organize annual English and Spanish spelling bees at her dual language school over the past decade. These events have become beloved traditions, fostering excitement among students and recognition for their spelling achievements while making the often-challenging subject of spelling more enjoyable.
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