We're expanding our co-author team to include another one (or two) classroom teacher voices. If you're interested, please fill out the form contained in this post by Friday, May 15th.
Author: Stacey Shubitz
Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her new book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.
What should I teach next?
There are a few weeks left in the school year. Here are some tips for working through the If... Then... books if you'd like to plan your own unit of study.
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THROWBACK WEEK: Pens Versus Pencils
What do you think is better for kids to use in writing workshop: pens or pencils?
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Quick Tips for Writing Teaching Points
A guide to crafting your own teaching points for 1:1 conferences, strategy lessons, minilessons, mid-workshop interruptions, and share sessions.
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Expanding Our Team
Are you interested in joining the TWT Co-Author Team?
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Q&A with Robert Burleigh + a Book Giveaway
I've been a fan of Robert Burleigh's writing for the past few years. I was delighted to receive an advance review copy of Trapped! A Whale's Rescue, his newest picture book that's out later this month. As soon as I finished reading it, I began researching the story on my own and was fascinated. Trapped! tells of… Continue reading Q&A with Robert Burleigh + a Book Giveaway
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April Vacation
We're taking a week off from blogging to catch our breath after the SOLSC (aka: our version of an ultra marathon!).
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7 Habits of an Effective Writing Critique Group
I've learned a few things about myself as a writer and a group member by being part of a writing critique group for the past nine months.
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A Quick Guide Workshop Lingo, Part II
Have you ever wondered what some of the writing workshop lingo means? Here's another look at some commonly used workshop jargon.
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Day 10 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15
It's been a pleasure hosting the first ten days of the SOLSC. Betsy will take over the hosting duties starting tomorrow. The posts will still go live at 12:01 a.m., but they'll come from Betsy, not me.
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Day 9 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15
Write. Share. Give.
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Day 8 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15
Our Weekend Commenting Challenge, in addition to our month-long writing challenge, continues today.
