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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.

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The View from Pennsylvania: A Trip to Highlights Foundation

  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

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Writers ARE Readers: A Review and a Giveaway

Writers ARE Readers explores the connection between reading and writing instruction.

Diving into Information Writing Blog Series · informational writing · mentor texts · writing workshop

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?

challenges · struggling writers · writing workshop

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?