Beginning Procedures
I’m a believer in routine. When writing workshop is predictable everyone is able to work more efficiently. It takes several weeks to build the procedures necessary to create the culture … Continue Reading Beginning Procedures
Finding Time to Write
Of all the things I’ve done to become a more proficient teacher of writing, the act of putting words on a page has had the biggest influence on my practice. As I’ve … Continue Reading Finding Time to Write
Procedures
My school is putting together pertinent lessons for the first few weeks of school to make launching Reading and Writing Workshop more succinct. So for the past few weeks I’ve … Continue Reading Procedures
Routines and Structures: Things to Teach Kids in September So Your Year Is a Breeze!
I was doing some thinking this morning about the routines I’ll need to rehearse with my students this-coming September. My mind went from general (e.g., walking in the hallways, fire … Continue Reading Routines and Structures: Things to Teach Kids in September So Your Year Is a Breeze!
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 