Of the many ways I gain an understanding of my writers, my favorite and most valuable is gathering up all the writing and diving into reading ALL the students’ work.
Category: celebration
Welcome to the World, Oliver!
We're throwing a virtual baby shower for Anna, who welcomed a new baby into the world yesterday.
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Planning Ahead for Publishing
Third grade was my favorite year of school. We had the best teacher ever. We sang songs and poems that I still remember to this day (Cumalada cumalada cumalada vista!). For math, we sorted and categorized things like old keys, and tiles, and bottle caps. We learned to multiply and divide using household objects --… Continue reading Planning Ahead for Publishing
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Our End Of The Year Family Writing Celebration
I teach writing very differently from the way in which I was taught writing. I suspect that many of the parents of my sixth graders feel the same way when their kids come home with stories about mini lessons, mentor texts, and genre studies. “What do all these terms mean anyway?” they must wonder, “and exactly how do they advance my kid’s writing?”.
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Give yourself a pat on the back!
Take some time to celebrate what your students have accomplished, thanks to your teaching, in writing workshop. Name something -- big or small -- you're proud of from this school year.
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Songs for Celebrating Writing
A quick list of some favorite songs for writing celebrations, to brighten your day!
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A Recipe for a School-wide Writing Celebration
This recipe for a school-wide writing celebration offers one idea for a way to include all students without the anxiety that often comes from presenting in front of a large group. Also, it is easy to prepare and the outcome is delicious!
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Welcome to the World, Jackson!
Please join me in celebrating with Beth, her husband, and her daughter as they welcome a new addition to their family, Jackson Brinton Moore.
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Welcome to the World, Thomas!
Please join me in celebrating with Anna and her husband as they welcome their son, Thomas Hudson Cockerille, into the world.
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Bring the Writing Celebration to Them!
Many parents, guardians, and extended family members cannot leave work to attend writing celebrations. Here are some ideas to bring your next publishing party into the community where you teach OR to make them virtual celebrations.
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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR: PUBLISHING PARTIES
Beth Moore offers a collection of ten publishing party ideas you can use to celebrate your students' writing.
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Dream Big…Read Big…Write Big
Each year Deb Gaby helps select a reading theme for the school year at Milford Elementary School. This year, to kick off the BIG reading year, we hosted a carnival. Kids made book marks, had their faces painted with favorite book characters, read favorite books, and posed in a photo booth. Then they made picture… Continue reading Dream Big…Read Big…Write Big
