mentor texts · picture book

I’m My Own Dog + A Giveaway

This book will serve many purposes in your writing workshop, not the least of which is a good laugh. Comment on the post to enter the giveaway!

biography · writing workshop

Biographies: Creating Connections

Writers of biographies must draw their readers into the story.

Work Smarter Not Harder Blog Series · writing workshop

ICYMI: Work Smarter, Not Harder Blog Series Recap

In case you missed it, a recap of our Work Smarter, Not Harder Blog Series.

commenting · Work Smarter Not Harder Blog Series

Work Smarter: Commenting on Student Writing

Seven tips to streamline the process of commenting on student writing.

voice · writers

What’s Your Writing Tic?

Read about writers' tics, and share your own.

writing workshop

More on Student Self-Assessment

What factor has the most notable effect on student achievement?

primary grades · writing workshop

What Do You Know About Being a Writer?

Listen to these kindergarten students respond to the question, "What do you know about being a writer?"

vocabulary · writing about reading

Written Conversations

Another strategy for writing about reading: Written Conversations

NCTE

A Sneak Peek

Here is a Sneak Peek at our NCTE Presentation.

authors · books

Wild Things! Review and a Giveaway

I enjoyed this book as a fan of children's literature, but it is also a valuable resource to teachers of literacy.

word study

The Perfect Word

Have you ever been in the midst of your writing and you have to stop in order to find the perfect word?

writing about reading

More Ways to Write About Reading

I remember now why it is important to keep a reader's notebook.