2018 CLASSROOM SOLSC FOR STUDENTS: DAY 7 OF 31
Day 7 of the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge!
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2018 CLASSROOM SOLSC FOR STUDENTS: DAY 6 OF 31
Day 6 of the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge!
2018 CLASSROOM SOLSC FOR STUDENTS: DAY 5 OF 31
Day 5 of the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge!
2018 CLASSROOM SOLSC FOR STUDENTS: DAY 4 OF 31
Day 4 of the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge!
2018 CLASSROOM SOLSC FOR STUDENTS: DAY 3 OF 31
Day 3 of the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge!
2018 CLASSROOM SOLSC FOR STUDENTS: DAY 2 OF 31
Day 2 of the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge!
WELCOME TO THE 2018 CLASSROOM SOLSC FOR STUDENTS: DAY 1 OF 31
Welcome to the the sixth annual Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge for students!
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Overview of the 2018 March Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge
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Beth’s OLW for 2018
I was often the shortest person in my class. I also cried a lot. Like… a lot. I also seemed to always have a terrible ear-ache, or a bad cough, and headaches… you name it. I was exceptionally clumsy. And forgetful. Basically, I was a weakling.
The Problem with Q&A
When I was a new teacher, my professors and mentors emphasized the importance of questioning as a teaching technique. We were taught to track the number and frequency of questions we asked, as… Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving from the Two Writing Teachers Team
On behalf of our team at Two Writing Teachers, I’d like to thank you, our readers, for your dedication to the teaching of writing, and for the incredible community of educators you have helped us to build.
Let’s Talk About Methods for Conferring
When I was a new teacher, I learned from Lucy Calkins that there are basically four overall methods to choose from when planning instruction: 1) demonstration, 2) coaching, 3) inquiry, and 4) telling/explaining. This four-method framework is useful for thinking about conferring.
Units of Study That Go On Forever: Solving Predictable Problems
It’s happened to ever teacher. We start out strong, with enthusiasm. We think: This unit is going to be GREAT! This is is exactly what my kids need! This unit is our favorite! But then, five weeks, six weeks, seven weeks (!!) later you and the kids are completely sick of the writing you’ve been doing–just like a favorite recipe that you’ve become burnt out on.
Paper Choices: What’s up with that?
I’ll be honest, the best thing about the start of the new school year is the school supplies. There’s nothing like the combo-smell of new backpack, pencils, erasers, and paper. Ah. I think… Continue reading
Literacy Coaches: Supporting Your Administrators at the Start of the Year
Three things you can do, as a teacher leader or literacy coach to support administrators (yes, admin need support too!) at the start of the year.
It’s Tuesday! Time to Share a Slice of Life.
Welcome to the weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge!
SOL Tuesday
Welcome to our weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge!