Today's guest blog post comes from Library Media Specialist, Shannon Betts.
Category: brainstorming
Heart Maps: A Review and a Giveaway
"My hope is that as you explore heart mapping with your writers, you will fall in love with the stories and poems, truths and courage that will unfold--both theirs and your own." Georgia Heard in her newest book, Heart Maps.
Give Heart Maps a Rest! Try Writing Territory Maps
The heart map is a great tool for helping students find personally meaningful topics, but used year after year, it might feel a little stale. Writing territory maps is another option!
GUEST BLOG POST: The Way Forward With Brainstorming
Alan Wright is an Australian education consultant who has worked extensively in the United States and Australia. Based in New York for almost six years, Alan worked across primary, middle and high schools. supporting teachers, school districts, regions and school leadership teams to improve learning outcomes for students in literacy. Alan is currently providing school… Continue reading GUEST BLOG POST: The Way Forward With Brainstorming