I'm always seeking out gifts for fellow teachers. This year, I’m featuring work created by members of our Two Writing Teachers community. Today’s post features a “wish list” of books that our co-authors have written, along with a call for publications written by you, our TWT members!
Author: Lainie Levin
Mom of two, full-time teacher, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and holder of a very full plate
Building a Language Playground: Higher-Level Vocabulary Skills
I'm always looking for ways to deepen students' understanding of vocabulary. Today, I’ll share a few strategies, tell how they help my writers, and list how much time I expect those activities to take in the classroom.
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Finding Wider Audiences for Student Work
Children pursue their passions in many ways, like music or art lessons, clubs, and sports. It's natural for kids to want that for their writing. Here's a resource for students who want their voices heard by a wider audience.
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Start, Stop, Continue, Remember: A New-Year Exercise
At the start of the school year, I often get overwhelmed with ideas to implement in my teaching. This year, I’ve decided to apply a thinking exercise to my own goal-setting. I’m sharing my ideas here, and I’d love for you to consider doing the same alongside me.
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Writing Community: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series
When it comes to building a writing community, students need to see themselves as writers—peers among peers. Classroom routines are one way to cultivate that environment.
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It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!
It's full-fledged summer where I live. That means sweltering weather, all the sunlight, and fireflies at dusk. Fireflies! It's also a time of year where I can let my body and mind discover and explore new patterns. This week, I invite you to do the same.
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It’s Tuesday: Join us for a Slice of Life!
It's Tuesday, which means it's another Slice of Life day. Write, share, send some comment love to your fellow artists.
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It’s Tuesday: Join us for a Slice of Life!
What have you observed, thought, wondered, or imagined today? Share a link to your writing, and don't forget to read and comment on the work of others!
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It’s Tuesday: Join us for a Slice of Life!
It's the Tuesday Slice of Life! Express yourself, share a link to your post in the comments, and don't forget to visit and comment on your colleagues' writing.
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End-of-Year Student Surveys: Reflective Practice
My primary goal this year was to build a student-centered classroom. I’d like my kids’ experience and growth to be the primary driver of my instructional decision-making. So…how did I do? I used a survey to learn more.
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Values Clarification: Ready-to-Go Tip
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. Contains 465 words. Target Audiences: Classroom Teachers 4th and Up Need a different way to get your students thinking about characterization, change, and conflict? Here are a couple of ready-to-try activities for you and your students. The Context Creating complex characters who grow and change can be a difficult task for students.… Continue reading Values Clarification: Ready-to-Go Tip
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Day 19 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
It's Day 19 of the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. I've enjoyed hosting these past few days. Thanks to all of you who are still going strong!
