This morning, as usual, we were running a little behind schedule. "Lily, put on your coat," I said to my daughter, who is five, as I zipped up my son, Jackson's, snowsuit. Lily rolled lazily on the floor, with her coat over her face. A minute later. "Lily, please put on your coat," I said again,… Continue reading Beth’s One Little Word for 2015
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Literacy Coach, Consultant, Author, Graduate Course Instructor, and Mom. Passionate about fostering a love of reading and writing in learners of all ages.
Throwback Week: I Do. We Do. You Do.
This week, we've been re-posting our favorite old posts. I always learn a ton from my friend and co-blogger Stacey Shubitz. This post of hers, from one year ago, is one that I just loved.
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Demonstration Texts, Part Deux
Thinking about your demonstration texts this way can give you some inspiration for multiple ways to teach the same minilesson, to the whole class, or to small groups as follow-up.
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Four Types of Demonstration Texts
The way I felt about starting my first garden is probably how a lot of kids feel during writing workshop when we give mysterious directions to "add more detail" or "grab the reader's interest." The language many of us use during writing workshop probably makes perfect sense to adults--but for kids we need to be more explicit. Teaching just by telling is not enough.
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Who Inspires You? Expressing Teacher-Mentor Gratitude
When you share your gratitude for someone's support, you give them energy and inspiration to keep on going.
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Every Tuesday!
Join us every Tuesday for the Slice of Life Story Challenge!
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Give It Your Best Try…And Move On!
If you are a young kid, and you are trying to spell a word, what do you do?
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Every Tuesday!
Join us! Share a story from your life!
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Supporting Boy Writers: An Interview with Ralph Fletcher
Have you ever banned a topic from your writing workshop? If you have, you’re not alone…but you may want to think twice about that policy.
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Slice of Life Stories: Every Tuesday!
Share your Slice of Life Story today! Post a permalink to your story in the comments section below, and comment on at least three other slices! Do you love being a part of this community of teachers who write? Are you attending NCTE this year? Five (of the six) of us will be presenting at NCTE… Continue reading Slice of Life Stories: Every Tuesday!
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Work Smarter: How To Wrap Up A Unit of Study
This week my colleagues and I are writing posts that we hope will make your life a little easier. We’re sharing some ways to work smarter, not harder.
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Share Your Slice of Life: It’s SOL Tuesday!
Welcome to November everybody!
