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… Continue reading
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.
How to Use the Word Wall: From a Student Point-of-View
A short and sweet reminder, from a student point-of-view.
Literacy Coaches: The Art of Voicing-Over
Are you an instructional coach? As part of your work, do you demonstrate minilessons, conferring, or small group work in classrooms? If yes, then this post is for YOU!
Writing in the Great Outdoors
The director at one school told me, “My main priorities are these: 1) being outdoors, and 2) reading and writing.” My kind of place!
Red Dot Side, Green Dot Side, Revisited
With very good intentions, we teach kids to do their best to really finish a story before they move on to the next one. However, a little bit of flexibility will go a long way in increasing engagement, volume, and independence in young writers.
Literacy Coaches: Conferring with Teachers and Co-Teaching in Writing Workshop
As a literacy coach, my preference is to visit on any given regular day to be a part of what is authentically happening, and to have genuine, in-the-moment conversations in the classroom. At the same time, it is helpful to have some structure around how a given classroom visit might go–so that people know what to expect. Conferring with teachers and co-teaching makes this possible.
Welcome to the Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog.
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GIVE comments to at least three other SOL bloggers.
A Game Plan for Writing Workshop Transitions
Have you ever visited a colleague’s classroom or watched a video of a lesson and wondered, “How are those kids so perfect? How do they seem to know exactly what to do, the… Continue reading
It’s Slice of Life Tuesday!
WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog.
SHARE a link to your post in the comments section.
GIVE comments to at least three other SOL bloggers.
Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge
WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog.
SHARE a link to your post in the comments section.
GIVE comments to at least three other SOL bloggers.
Getting to Know Your Writers: Three Assessment Ideas You May Not Have Considered
Sometimes it takes a little extra research to get to know kids in order to inspire them. How do you get kids to pour their little hearts out onto the page, if they feel like you barely know them at the start of the year?
Time for Slice of Life Tuesday
WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog.
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GIVE comments to at least three other SOL bloggers.
Incorporating Play-Based Learning in Writing Workshop at any Age: Starting With What Matters Most
Before you embark on the adventure that is your school year, you will want to consider: How will you fuel your teaching? What is it that inspires you? Why do you come to work each day?
It’s Tuesday! Time to Share a Slice of Life!
WRITE a slice of life story on your own blog.
SHARE a link to your post in the comments section.
GIVE comments to at least three other SOL bloggers.
Three Tips for Summer Storytelling Practice
Whether you tell stories with the children in your life, or share stories with other adults, these tips will get you started and keep you going all summer long.
Literacy Coaches: Three Ideas for Next Year’s Goals
Are you a literacy coach? Here are three ideas to try next year.
Summer Writing Bucket List
What’s on your summer writing bucket list? You don’t need to have a novel hiding in your desk drawer to call yourself a writer. All the small things add up. If you don’t have a list going already, here’s a little inspiration for Summer 2016.
If Your School Year Were a Book: Endings
As the end of this particular school year draws near, you might think about the qualities of your favorite stories to help you plan an ending that is meaningful for your students.