Literary Essay Texts
During our common planning time today, my colleagues and I brainstormed a list of texts we’re going to have students select from for their literary essays. Many people think that … Continue Reading Literary Essay Texts
Why am I writing this over and over again?
After hearing about Janet Angelillo’s new book from Ruth, I went online and started reading the sample chapter. I started thinking about the fact that each and every day I … Continue Reading Why am I writing this over and over again?
reading research.
Today’s lesson in the sixth grade class went along the lines of Ways to Be a Good Researcher. I taught: Complete your source sheet only when you know you’ll … Continue Reading reading research.
I’m finally using it today!
I’m finally using that notebook. You know, the one with all of the recopied entries, today in my WW Demo. (Here’s an image of the entry.) However, since 2005 I’ve … Continue Reading I’m finally using it today!
Checking Drafts BEFORE Publishing
I just began an e-discussion with someone about whether or not teachers should check their students’ drafts (i.e., EACH STUDENT’S DRAFT) prior to allowing the kids to move forward and … Continue Reading Checking Drafts BEFORE Publishing
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 