Sometimes when I write in this forum it is about topics I have thought through and know exactly where I stand and what I think. Other times I write here in order to figure out what I think. These are the thoughts which make me most nervous to post. However, if I never post my… Continue reading Individualize Writing Process + Standardized Tests
Category: choice
New York Times Article about Reading Workshop
Mindy Hoffar, leader of the All-Write Consortium, sent this article to coaches. The article opens a discussion of teaching according to the reading workshop philosophy versus the "canon" of assigned texts. Although, perhaps the most interesting part is reading through a few of the comments at the end. Take a few minutes to read "A New… Continue reading New York Times Article about Reading Workshop
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Choice in Writing Workshop: Is it possible even though it’s necessary?
Another thing people's comments on Ruth's Post got me thinking about was the idea of CHOICE in Writing Workshop. I wrote about it on this blog in 2007 after attending a session at NCTE with Fletcher, Johnston, and Ray. However, I never posted my raw notes from the session. However, in light of what's on… Continue reading Choice in Writing Workshop: Is it possible even though it’s necessary?
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Notebooks: What Kind? Division of Sections?
Ro asked: I’m thinking about my launching unit for W.W and writer’s notebooks. Do you have kids section off their notebooks for minilessons/charts or do you leave it up to them? Last year I didn’t have students do this for writing but I did have them do it for reading. I’m interested to hear your… Continue reading Notebooks: What Kind? Division of Sections?
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Choice & Genre Studies
After I attended the November 17th NCTE Workshop entitled "Where Has All The Real Choice Gone?" my mind started turning. Ruth and I went out for cupcakes and coffee at Buttercup Bake Shop hours after attending together and we couldn't stop talking about the issue of choice in the writing classroom. Hence, after grappling with… Continue reading Choice & Genre Studies
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Our thinking is evolving
I noticed that Ruth posted her raw thinking earlier today. Let's just say that there's a lot of meta-cognition happening for both of us now that the NCTE Conference is over. I think the Session that got both of us thinking the most was the one with Peter H. Johnston, Katie Wood Ray, and Ralph… Continue reading Our thinking is evolving
