Author Spotlight Series · environment · guest blogger · identities · immigration

Finding Safe Harbors

"Hope is a cork that never stops bobbing on the ocean," says Geetha, the protagonist in Padma Venkatraman's latest novel Safe Harbor. Read about the story-behind-the-story of two children with immigrant backgrounds who build hope with their hands. They take small steps while dreaming big dreams, empowering their community to help keep the earth green and oceans blue. The post includes links to #WritingPrompts #TeacherResources and #ActivityStarters.

identities · writer identity

Exploring Inclusivity in Writing Workshop

Writing workshop is the perfect space to provide students with the tools and vocabulary to represent themselves and the world around them, in pictures and words.

identities · mentor texts · Reflective Practice · writing workshop

Exploring Identity in Writing Workshop

Read about how one school is working together to think about how to support students in exploring and bringing their identities into their writing.

identities · writing workshop

The Power of Writing Timelines

Writing timelines are powerful windows into the writing identities of students.