Word Nerds: Teaching All Students to Learn and Love Vocabulary is filled with fresh ideas for ways to teach vocabulary so the meanings of the words stick with kids. It is a resource that will help you develop an innovative and meaningful vocabulary curriculum for your students. Read a review of the book and preview sections of the text. Then, leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Word Nerds.
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.
SOLSC + a Related Giveaway
Also, a message from Amanda Villagomez: Since first hearing about Ali Edwards right here on Two Writing Teachers as Stacey and Ruth talked about her in connection with One Little Word, I have been impressed with Ali's thoughts and ideas for documenting everyday life. This summer she is teaching a Big Picture Classes workshop called… Continue reading SOLSC + a Related Giveaway
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I survived my first Twitter Chat!
Reflections on my first Twitter Chat: what worked well, what overwhelmed me, and some silly things I tweeted.
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Coverage of the Core
The New York Times and The Washington Post have been covering the Common Core a LOT lately. You'll see, if you read them all, they provide different view points. Here are the ones that stood out to me. Caution and the Common Core by the Editorial Board Common Core: Assessing the real level of support… Continue reading Coverage of the Core
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The Weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge
Please leave a link to your slice of life story.
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Twitter Chat Preparation
I'm stepping out of my comfort zone again. I've committed to a Twitter Chat tomorrow night. Therefore, it's confession time. In the year-plus I've been on Twitter, I've never participated in a Twitter Chat. Sure, I've followed chats like #litlead and #titletalk, but I've never jumped in on one of the conversations. But then I got… Continue reading Twitter Chat Preparation
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Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 5 of 5)
My students were always shocked to learn that my favorite subject to teach wasn't writing... it was social studies! I was a history minor in college and almost considered getting my first master's in secondary education so I could teach high school history. As you know, I went into elementary education and the rest is,… Continue reading Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 5 of 5)
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Thank You
I'm overwhelmed (in a good way) with the flood of responses to the question I posed on Tuesday. Thank you for responding with such thought about the way your writing instruction has been impacted by being a Writer. While I cannot use all of your comments in my keynote, I am certainly going to infuse… Continue reading Thank You
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How has your instruction been impacted by being a Writer?
In addition to the link you leave to your slice today, would you mind sharing how teaching writing workshop is better when you're a teacher who is also a Writer?
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The Power of Language
Clear, specific feedback helps children view themselves in a positive light in the learning environment and in life.
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Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 4 of 5)
An interview with Author Germano Zullo + a giveaway of his new book, Line 135.
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Tuesday SOLSC
Please share your link and give some comments to (at least three) other slicers.
