Aim Higher Blog Series · editing · goals · writing workshop

Aim Higher: Setting Goals for Editing

See how my students set personal editing goals.

Aim Higher Blog Series · goals · writing workshop

Preview: Aim Higher Blog Series

A preview of our new blog series

writing workshop

An Invitation & SOLS

Write, Share, Give

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Because Of a Word

Kids in grades 3rd - 6th choose One Little Word

writing workshop

Share your Story

Write, Share, Give

writer's notebook

When Notebooks Go Home

Are you worried about sending writer's notebooks home with your students? What if they don't bring them back?

writing workshop

Looking for Prize Donations

We are looking for readers of our blog who are willing to donate a writing-related prize for the 8th Annual SOLSC.

writing workshop

SOLS and a New Hashtag

Write, share, give.

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Dana’s One Little Word for 2015

I want to concentrate on living a full life, not a busy one.

mentor author · writers

Writing Mentors

All writers need mentors. Who are yours?

informational writing

Throwback Week: Information Writing – Upping the Ante on Text Features

In almost every classroom I have coached in, kids get really excited about adding text features to their informational writing. They love adding pictures, labels, maps, and table of contents to their writing.  But do they know why text features are important?  Do they understand how text features enhance their writing? In this thoughtful post, Anna provides… Continue reading Throwback Week: Information Writing – Upping the Ante on Text Features

conferences · conferring

Conferring Roles

What is the teacher's role in a conference? What is the student's role?