Last week, Two Writing Teachers brought you their winter blog series on practices of great writing teachers. In case you missed it, here's a recap of those posts, and an announcement of our giveaway winners!
Author: Lainie Levin
Mom of two, full-time teacher, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and holder of a very full plate
Observing Other Teachers: Practices of Great Writing Teachers
Lainie Levin's been lucky enough to learn from other teachers throughout her career. In this article, she shares how powerful peer observation can be for writing teachers.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
Welcome to the Tuesday Slice of Life! Whether it's weather that's buffeting some of us about, or the slog of the academic year at this point in the calendar, or the noise of the world around us, it's time for strength, love, and community.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
Welcome to the Tuesday Slice of Life. Here's hoping this week brings you light, warmth, and joy.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
Happy Tuesday! It's time to write, post, and share. It's also not too early to sign up to participate in the 19th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. I've already signed up, and I hope you will, too.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
It's the first Tuesday of the year, which means that many veteran slicers may be sharing their "One Little Word." Whether or not you participate in the OLW tradition this week, share a link to your writing. While you're at it, visit other sites to share some comment love.
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Two Writing Teachers: A Holiday Buying Guide
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!
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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.
