One thing we can do to support all writers, is to be intentional in the topics and story ideas we use as models and mentors. Modeling a wide range of stories and ideas can help each of your writers be inspired.
In this post, I’ll describe how four parts of writing workshop can foster independence: Minilessons, Independent Writing Time, Partner Time, and the Reflection/Closing.
What will be on your To Be Written List this summer?
Be a teacher who writes! Join us for the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge today! #TWTBlog
When you have a chance, take a walk through the hallways of your own school. Try to see with fresh eyes. Pretend you are a visitor. Ask yourself: What kind of writing is… Continue reading
Be a teacher who writes! Join us for the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge today! #TWTBlog
Be a teacher who writes! Join us for the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge today! #TWTBlog
Three things you maybe never thought of trying – add them to your writing workshop bucket list for the school year!
Be a teacher who writes! Join us for the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge today! #TWTBlog
I didn’t have a video camera or a tripod. I didn’t have any microphones. I didn’t have another adult in the room to hold the camera. I didn’t have time or resources to get any of these things pulled together. How was this going to work?
Here are three different ways you might introduce individual editing checklists to your students.
Research on effective sports coaching suggests adults would do well by kids to cut down on criticism and focus more on the joy simply playing.
Are you ready to share the link to your slice of life story and leave supportive comments for other Slicers?
Welcome to DAY 20, Slicers! You’ve got this! #TWTBlog
Day 19 is here, slicers! Woo hoo!
Are you ready to share the link to your slice of life story and leave supportive comments for other Slicers?
You made it to Day 17! Give yourself a pat on the back! Keep going!
Are you writing stories, or band-aids? Read on to find out.
The internet has proved itself useful and has given us the Comic Sans trick. Read on to learn how the font we love to hate can help you cure writer’s block.
Three ways YOU can be a kinder, more generous, better person to work with.
