A Writer’s Mindset–Part Two
The mindset of our writers has a direct impact on the progress and success of our writers.
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Questions as Learning Target Prompts
Learning targets, Post-Its, and I Can statements live in classrooms everywhere. Consider building those together through questions and prompts!
What’s in a Strategy?
Do your writers know how strategies can help them reach their destination? Better yet, do they know where they are going?
Writers Need Tools!
As teachers, we have tools we use across the day and toolkits we use within our writing workshop. As I get ready for my second week of school here is a glimpse at the tools my writers will be gathering this week as we get further into the routines of our writing workshop!
ICYMI: Nurturing Independence From the Start
Just in case you missed a post, we’ve got all the links in one place! PLUS–The giveaway winners!
A Writer’s Mindset: Nurturing Independence from the Start
Does the mindset of our student writers impact their independence? How does OUR mindset impact their independence as writers?
After a lot of researching, reading, writing, and reflecting I’m sharing some insights and steps toward building a growth mindset in our classroom communities of writers. Join in the conversation!
But How do I Teach Writing?
Even with all we know. Even with resources, colleagues, and advice all around. The question still looms in our minds–But How Do I Teach Writing?
Preschool Down the Hall: An End of Year Cure
Sometimes we are learning more than we are teaching, and that makes us better teachers.
Ten Possible Minutes: Sacred Writing
Every year brings with it new surprises. I was delightfully surprised by just ten minutes this year. Ten minutes made a big difference.
Strategies for Reading a Professional Text: Strengthening Professional Learning Blog Series
If you’re like me, your to-be-read pile feels big and impossible! Let me share with you how I tackle my professional learning before, during, and after I’ve read a professional text.
SOLSC 2019 Prize Winners Revealed!
If you were fueled by the 12th Annual SOLSC this month your day might get a little sweeter! Prize winners are revealed today and were all donated by generous authors, publishers, and individuals.
Disguising Engagement
True engagement is hard to miss. However, there are several look-a-likes out there. Some are called compliance and participation.
Who Inspires You? A Challenge for First-Time Slicers
This weekend, we have a special challenge for first-year slicers! We are beyond grateful to NCTE for a generous and swag-a-riffic prize for two lucky winners!
Staying on the Rails: Structuring Fictional Stories
How do you broaden creativity while fostering story structure?
DAY 11 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19
Do you find yourself seeing stories around every corner?
DAY 10 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19
Remember, today all slicers get 23 hours to slice due to Daylight Savings Time.
DAY 9 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19
Time zones and time changes! It can all get pretty confusing. Take a look at the announcement section on today’s post to get clarity.
DAY 8 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19
Comments are a slicers treat! Visit some new-to-you slicers today.
DAY 7 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19
Seven days into a daily writing habit. Congratulations!
Teaching Writers to Reflect + Giveaway
For the past two weeks, I’ve been immersing myself in some reflection. This book, TEACHING WRITERS TO REFLECT, has been an excellent tool as I pass along reflective practices to my students.