artifact · Discovering the Writer’s Life Blog Series · writer's notebook · writing workshop

Using Artifacts and Photos to Inspire Writing: Discovering the Writer’s Life

Using artifacts and photos from our life allows us to reconnect with stories and breathes in new life to our writer's notebooks.

reading-writing connections · stories · writing workshop

Story: Still the Heart of Literacy Learning

Take a little tour with me as I share highlights from this new book by Katie Egan Cunningham.

assessment · writing workshop

What Does it All Mean? Really?

Sometimes the place we land isn't where we belong, it is merely a place to pause before the real destination.

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Making Structure Visible

Teaching structural elements sometimes takes a visual touch.

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Betsy’s One Little Word of 2016

All week the TWT team has been sharing our One Little Word for 2016! If you missed any be sure to take a look at the inspirational words for the new year.

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Write. Share. Give.

Explore and learn. Just write.

slice of life

Write. Share. Give.

Take some advice from a third-grader, "Pick up a pencil and paper and get to writing."

slice of life

Write. Share. Give.

Need some inspiration? Try my word of the day!

personal essay · writing workshop

Personal Essay Body Paragraphs

Where are the paragraphs and what are they suppose to look like?

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Write. Share. Give.

Come share your story today!

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Stepping Into Personal Essay

GAH! I've never taught an essay unit! Watch me stumble, watch me fall, and watch me pick up all the pieces as they come together!

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It’s Tuesday! Write. Share. Give

Come join the slicing community and share your story today.