A little over a year ago, Stacey posted about an "Unworkshop" at a place called the Highlights Foundation. Her experience sounded blissful and it soon became something on my bucket list. I then began looking for workshop opportunities at this special little place in Pennsylvania. What I found was that they offered a variety… Continue reading The View from Pennsylvania: A Trip to Highlights Foundation
Author: Betsy Hubbard
Daughter, sister, mother, teacher, and writer.
Writers ARE Readers: A Review and a Giveaway
Writers ARE Readers explores the connection between reading and writing instruction.
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Allowing Student Choice within Information Writing: Diving into Information Writing
How do you encourage students when beginning the writing process for information writing? Give them choices!
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The Physical Act of Writing — PART OF #TWTBLOG’S THROWBACK WEEK
In this throwback post, Stacey gives strategies and tips for our youngest writers. She lays out ideas, in a practical way for the classroom, helping students develop the skills necessary for the physical act of writing.
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Revisiting the OLW
Time to reflect on your OLW and to start thinking of the new year!
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Developing Storytellers
Support your writers with a plan, choice, and conversation.
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What Are You Doing to Encourage Ownership?
A writing exercise and some wise words.
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Slipping Backward
What do you do when you see the slip?
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Thoughts on Teaching Writing to Children with Special Needs
As I hold on to my last day of summer I am reminding myself to be optimistic and open when encountering children who have special needs. How will you tackle the challenges of special needs children in your classroom this year?
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A Place for Quiet
How do you structure your workshop to work for all personalities?
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Writing Camp
I hosted a writing camp this summer! It gave students some inspiration and gave me a little warm-up on getting back in the school groove.
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Check-In Talk
How do you support students with mid-workshop check-ins?
