As a grammar nerd, I’ve been looking forward to reading Not Your Granny’s Grammar by Patty McGee and Tim Donohue ever since I heard about it when it was barely in draft form. And yes, the final product is worth the wait. Don’t forget to leave a comment about how you hope to use this book to be entered in a chance to win! Thank you, Corwin Press, for sponsoring this giveaway.
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When Kids Write Fantasy
After one week of immersion and introducing fantasy writing to my students, I've come to this conclusion: Fantasy writing is HARD! Luckily, Carl Anderson's new book, "Teaching Fantasy Writing," has helped me set students up for success.
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Write Here, Write Now: Book Review
Learn about a new picture book and enter to win!
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Mentor Texts for Writing About Bodily Functions + Book Giveaways
Explore high-quality mentor texts that tackle topics like germs, farts, and poop in a fun and educational way! Discover how these engaging books can inspire young writers to address challenging topics with humor and respect. Plus, share your thoughts in the comments for a chance to receive some wonderful book giveaways!
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Exploring the Impact of Smartphones on Childhood
Jonathan Haidt's book, THE ANXIOUS GENERATION, sheds light on the impact of smartphones on Gen Z. His research reveals concerning mental health trends linked to the rise of smartphones that educators, parents, and caregivers must examine to ensure a healthier childhood in the digital age.
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Mentor Texts for Independent Writing Projects
Discover the transformative power of independent writing projects for students as they embark on their summer break. Explore a range of captivating mentor texts, from science and poetry to cooking and forgotten skills, that will inspire and engage young writers. Don't miss out on the chance to enter the book giveaway for a chance to win ALL EIGHT featured books.
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How to Become a Better Writing Teacher: Book Review and Giveaway
How to Become a Better Writing Teacher by Matt Glover and Carl Anderson is a comprehensive guide that illuminates the art of teaching writing with insightful strategies and practical advice.
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Written Response in the Reader’s Notebook
Welcome to Reading Workshop: Structures and Routines That Support All Readers offers K-6 teachers a guide to setting up and sustaining a successful reading workshop. In this post, we'll dive into one part of this book, which encourages students to write about their reading and keep readers' notebooks.
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Mentor Texts for Navigating Second Person Point of View
Stories and novels written in the second person, where the narrator uses "you" to talk to the reader, are not as familiar as stories told from the perspective of a character or an observer. I've compiled a small group of picture books you can use as mentor texts for teaching students how to address their readers in the second person and do it well! Leave a comment for a chance to win all of them for your classroom library.
