writing workshop

Going Digital #BeBrave

Follow me this year as I try for the fifth time to go digital. Some say, "third time's the charm." It wasn't for me. Maybe the fifth time, with some extra determination, will do the trick!

writing workshop

#NCTEchat Preview: Why Writing Workshop?

Join us for a discussion centered on why writing workshop WORKS!

community · Starting With What Matters Most · Talking · writing workshop

Unpacking the Power of Talk: Starting with What Matters Most

Early on, as a writing teacher, I didn't realize the power that talk plays in the writing workshop. Over the years, I have learned there are many benefits from intentionally making talk a priority.

conventions · grammar · writing workshop

Micro-Workshop: Making Time for Conventions and Grammar

How do you find time to put a focus on the littlest pieces of our writing to create big pieces of work?

goals

SUMMER LEARNING PLANS

As I looked ahead and began to attempt to set goals for the upcoming school year I realized I needed a plan. What is your summer learning plan?

expository · nonfiction writing · writing workshop

Expository Leads + Giveaways!

Challenging students to push past their safe zones of writing has been a challenge all year. We all reaped some great rewards as the year came to a close.

olw

One Little Word Check-In

Have you checked in on your OLW?

poetry · writing workshop

A Poetry Break: If I Were…

Making space for poetry.

mentor texts · Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts Blog Series

When to Use Mentor Texts: TEACHING WRITING WITH MENTOR TEXTS

You have the right text now when is the right time?

nonfiction writing · notebooks · ralph fletcher · writing workshop

Exploratory Notebooks

Beginning to think about Exploratory Notebooks and easing into a research writing unit.

slice of life

Write. Share. Give.

It's Tuesday! Happy Slicing

slice of life

Write. Share. Give

What's happening in your world today? Share your slice!