Mentor texts are important co-teachers in the writing workshop! Here's an in-depth look at the mentor texts I talked about in a recent podcast. After you finish reading, be sure to leave a comment after on this post for a chance to win all ten of the featured books!
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Talking About Gender Stereotypes with Elise Gravel and Mykaell Blais
If you're looking for an accessible introduction to gender and gender stereotypes, then PINK, BLUE, AND YOU is a book you'll want to own. Take a look inside of the book, hear from the co-authors, and then leave a comment for an opportunity to win a copy of PINK, BLUE, AND YOU!
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An Interview with the Authors of The Responsive Writing Teacher + a Giveaway
Have you wanted to be a more responsive writing teacher, but weren't sure how to go about doing it? Melanie Meehan and Kelsey Sorum's new book provides a framework to help you hone a more child-centered apporach to the teaching of writing.
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The Final Prize Announcement for the 14th Annual SOLSC
While cultivating a daily writing habit and being part of a writing community are the real reward of the SOLSC, there are prizes. Find out if you won one by scrolling through this announcement.
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14th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge Prize Reveal
Are you ready? Here is a peek at all of the prizes for the 14th Annual SOLSC!
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Paint a Portrait with Words
Jen Bryant is a biographer whose recently released picture book, Above the Rim, is a worthy mentor text. Jen stops by TWT to chat with Stacey about some of the most important things kids can keep in mind when they're researching and writing stories about famous people or everyday heroes. Watch the interview, look through some excerpts from her newest picture book biography, and then leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball.
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Connecting with Students Online: Strategies for Remote Teaching & Learning
The book you need right now. Jen Serravallo's newest book for remote education has hit shelves. Take a peek and enter the giveaway!
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Point-Less by Sarah M. Zerwin: A Review and Giveaway
Sarah Zerwin is workshop to her core, and she has found ways to ensure that her assessment practices are not sending conflicting messages to kids. Point-Less will challenge readers to reflect and inspire them to advocate for change.
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Start With Joy: Book Review and Giveaway
Even if you don’t win the copy of Start With Joy as a giveaway from us, I hope you will consider adding it to your collection of professional books. Students face so many pressures and challenges in their daily lives, both in and out of school. Ultimately, we want them to learn, for sure, but we also want them to find joy in the process. This book not only reminds us of the importance of happiness, it also provides ways to design for joy.
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2020 Slice of Life Prize Reveal
This year, we are trying out some different ideas for prizes, and we are excited to share what will be happening in March with the community!
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ICYMI: Expand the Possibilities of the Genres You Teach
What lies beyond the genres you teach? Here is a round-up of our posts from our February Blog Series designed to help you explore and expand all the possibilities!
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On a Snow-Melting Day + Giveaway
Prepare yourself for some exquisite words to get your writing week off to a wonderful start.
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 