Author: Melanie Meehan

I am the Writing and Social Studies Coordinator in Simsbury, CT, and I love what I do. I get to write and inspire others to write! Additionally, I am the mom to four fabulous daughters and the wife of a great husband.
Day 24 of the March SOLSC! #SOL21
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 24 of the March SOLSC! #SOL21

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One more week to go in the SOLSC! You've got this!

Day 23 of the March SOLSC! #SOL21
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 23 of the March SOLSC! #SOL21

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You've made it to the first day of spring in the 2021 Challenge. Keep writing!

DAY 22 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21
Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 22 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL21

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Remember to fill out the form for the SEAT Prize if you've been writing every day!

Day 21 of the March SOLSC! #SOL21
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 21 of the March SOLSC! #SOL21

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We have the second SEAT Prize announced today! Be sure to fill out the form if you've been writing all month!

Day 20 of the March SOLSC- #SOL21
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 20 of the March SOLSC- #SOL21

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It's the first day of spring! Celebrate and slice!

Weaving Writing Into Other Areas With Intention and Meaning
content-area writing · writing workshop

Weaving Writing Into Other Areas With Intention and Meaning

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Sometimes multi-tasking leads to mistakes, sloppiness, and even disasters, admittedly. But sometimes it can lead to getting things done. Necessity can become the mother of inventions, and I'm hoping that these documents inspire some meaningful writing opportunities where maybe they hadn't been before!

Three Quick Ways to Know How Students Are Doing
assessment · checklists · COVID-19 · Google Forms · self-assessment · writing workshop

Three Quick Ways to Know How Students Are Doing

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How can I make progress pathways for young writers working from anywhere clearer for them? Inviting students into the evaluation process is helpful, and my hope is that one of these ideas will inspire you.

Shared Writing: A tool to come back to
shared writing · writing workshop

Shared Writing: A tool to come back to

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For many writers, myself included, completing a piece of writing is a major accomplishment. For some writers, it's hard to even envision a completed piece of writing. Shared writing can be a really useful strategy for inspiring these writers!

Activism, Achievement, Abundance: Celebrations of Black Excellence
social justice · writing workshop

Activism, Achievement, Abundance: Celebrations of Black Excellence

Melanie Meehan3 Comments

Through the variety of resources, the widening of access points, the flexibility of expression, and the inclusion of art as a mode for interpretation and analysis, all students- especially students who have been historically marginalized- have additional opportunities for impactful instruction and participation.

A Book Museum for Black History Month
antiracist · social justice

A Book Museum for Black History Month

Melanie Meehan1 Comment

Here's an idea, shared by an inspirational professional colleague that I'm working toward for February 2021, and if anyone is interested in collaborating and joining in the planning of this, I'd welcome partners.

Small Group Instruction Regardless of Platforms
Distance Learning · self-assessment · small group

Small Group Instruction Regardless of Platforms

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Small groups are possible through breakout rooms, and just as in the classrooms, they offer targeted lessons for what students need right as they need it. It’s so worth figuring how to keep this important type of instruction happening, no matter where!

Meet Writers Where They Are: A Blog Series by the Co-Authors of Two Writing Teachers - #TWTBlog Meet Writers Where They Are: Making Learning Relevant and Personal
assessment · engagement · kindergarten · Meet Writers Where They Are Blog Series · progressions · self-assessment

Meet Writers Where They Are: Making Learning Relevant and Personal

Melanie Meehan26 Comments

Maya Angelou reminds me that when I know better, I can do better. The more I know about how, where, and why a student is functioning, the better I can teach that student.