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Transitioning From Support to Independence

What areas of independence do you wish writers took on more freely in your workshop?

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Guided Writing Article in The Reading Teacher

For those of you who are interested in learning more about guided writing, check out Sharan A. Gibson's Article, "An Effective Framework for Primary-Grade Guided Writing Instruction" in the December 2008/January 2009 Issue of The Reading Teacher. There's even a related lesson plan over at ReadWriteThink that references the article.

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Guided Writing Lesson

Guided Writing Lesson Front Page Originally uploaded by teachergal I attended the Literacy for All K-6 Northeast Literacy Conference here in Providence today. Specifically, I attended "Guided Writing in Small Group Settings," which was led by Kerry Crosby, Heather Morris, and Helen Sisk. It was an informative workshop. Here are some of the highlights: Guided… Continue reading Guided Writing Lesson

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Literacy For All

Between presenting at NEATE and at NCTE, my fall is going to be very full. However, when I received the brochure for the 19th Annual Literacy for All Conference, which is held annually in Providence, I couldn't resist signing up for a Sunday Pre-Conference Workshop since I only have to travel a couple of miles… Continue reading Literacy For All