It's Tuesday! Time to share your slices of life!
Author: BethMooreSchool
Literacy Coach, Consultant, Author, Graduate Course Instructor, and Mom. Passionate about fostering a love of reading and writing in learners of all ages.
Beth’s One Little Word for 2017
This week my coauthors and I participating in our little New Year's tradition of choosing our One Little Words (OLW's) for 2017.
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Slice of Life Tuesday: Announcing #SOL17
Welcome to the first Slice of Life Tuesday of 2017!
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Pick Your Head Up: Remembering Kathleen Tolan
A week ago, Kathleen Tolan, Senior Deputy Director of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, died peacefully in her sleep. Kathleen was the one who hired me, first as her own and Lucy Calkins's intern in 2003, then as a staff developer in 2004. Over the next decade she was my boss, my mentor, coach, teacher, leader,… Continue reading Pick Your Head Up: Remembering Kathleen Tolan
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We Are Writers Here: Part of #TWTBlog’s Throwback Week
This week on Two Writing Teachers, we are each chosing another co-author’s previously published post to feature as part of our Throwback Week.
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Three Favorite Word Wall Games
A well-planned word wall allows students to quickly access familiar high frequency words from word study instruction. As they are writing, they can simply glance up, find the word, and continue to write. With the word wall, there's no need to interrupt their work to search through a dictionary or booklet. Glancing at the word word… Continue reading Three Favorite Word Wall Games
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Conferring with “If… Then… Then… Then…” in Mind
We can all be a little more like my daughter's swim teacher, Coach Annie, and a little less like the camp counselors of my childhood. Here's how.
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Remember the Power of Writing to Heal
This week I am again reminded of how life in the classroom intersects with the world outside the classroom. When children come to school having experienced tumultuous or frightening events at home, school is a space that remains constant, and can be a space that provides stability and support. In the past week, children that I… Continue reading Remember the Power of Writing to Heal
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The Joys, Wonders, and Challenges of On-Demand Writing: Assessment Strengthens Writers Blog Series
I'll be honest. I actually love on-demand writing assessments.
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Conferring Tip: Listening Closely
A wise person once told me, conferring is the heart of the writing workshop. And much has been written about how to go about conferring effectively. Guides and professional books abound, videos, websites (this one included), and there's even an app or two out there complete with drop-down menus and spreadsheets. But all of the… Continue reading Conferring Tip: Listening Closely
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Heart Maps: A Review and a Giveaway
"My hope is that as you explore heart mapping with your writers, you will fall in love with the stories and poems, truths and courage that will unfold--both theirs and your own." Georgia Heard in her newest book, Heart Maps.
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How to Use the Word Wall: From a Student Point-of-View
A short and sweet reminder, from a student point-of-view.
