Writing Your Way into a New Year: Be a Lead Writer in 2023

Friday January 6, 2023Friday January 6, 2023 Sarah Valter3 Comments

Are you ready to start 2023 as a Lead Writer in your classroom as well as a Teacher? Grab a notebook, pick up a pen, and start writing! You’ll be amazed at your own growth–and at the impact it will have on your students.

digital writing · drafting · handwriting

Some Things to Consider in the Handwriting Vs. Typing Debate

Wednesday December 7, 2022Tuesday December 6, 2022 Sarah Valter

Rather than working to prove that one way–digital composition vs. handwritten writing–is better than the other, we have the power as teachers to recognize the benefits of both and to determine the best time and place for each. Here are some things you may want to consider when making these drafting decisions in your own school setting.

gratitude · reflections · writer's notebook

Revisiting Writing Through a Lens of Gratitude

Wednesday November 23, 2022Wednesday November 23, 2022 Sarah Valter4 Comments

As we head into a season of thanksgiving and celebrations, it is worth it to take the time to simply pause and reflect on writing with our students.

Stronger Together: Involving Other Professionals in Your Workshop Blog Series

ICYMI: Revisiting the Stronger Together Blog Series

Monday November 7, 2022Sunday November 6, 2022 Sarah Valter1 Comment

Throughout the past week, the co-author team at Two Writing Teachers Blog has featured the countless professionals in our school communities who support and strengthen the work of classroom teachers. In case you missed a post, here's a recap of all of the talented professionals showcased in this series.

challenges · goals · plan

When Your Reality Doesn’t Match Your Expectations

Friday October 21, 2022Thursday October 20, 2022 Sarah Valter2 Comments

October is the time when the mismatch between our expectations--what we think kids can do--and the reality--what our kids can actually do--sets in. How can we help our students (and ourselves) bring expectation and reality closer together?

differentiation · editing

A Few Ideas for Engaging Reluctant Editors

Wednesday October 5, 2022Tuesday October 4, 2022 Sarah Valter4 Comments

Do you have writers who are reluctant to edit (or avoid it altogether)? Here are three approaches to make this part of the writing process more manageable for writers of all ages and abilities.