Let’s throw it back to 2017, when the TWT team covered practical solutions for predictable problems in the writing workshop. Below, find Melanie Meehan‘s coverage of this awesome series:
Stacey launched the series with her post about conventions and presentation. She has a fabulous collection of predictable problems and solutions relating to conventions and how student writing can look.
On Tuesday, Melanie wrote a post about teaching into the transfer of skills from unit to unit. How do we teach students to use what they already know in order to tackle new concepts and units?
Kathleen’s post focused on ways to engage writers, contrasting Ferris Bueller moments with inspiration from Dead Poet Society. Her reminder to make sure students understand the “why” is so powerful!
Lanny followed with a post about how to fit it all in when it all feels like an unsolvable tangram. He has some really practical advice on how to keep lessons tight but effective, enabling teachers to be efficient with their instruction.
Parents struggle to understand the nuances of young writers, and Betsy’s post offers ways to explain some of the concepts to parents and caregivers. With conferences approaching, her ideas could launch important conversations with parents.
Deb’s post about student agency will inspire you to think about how you teach students to solve their own problems and answer their own questions.
Beth finished the series with her post about units that go on and on. You might come away from her post craving chicken and biscuits, but you will also have some strategies to streamline your units.
These problems crop up all year, in any grade! Check out these links to learn more.
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