Putting it out there
I just sent ten of my former students, who’ve expressed an interest in doing independent writing projects going-forward, an iomoi invitation to consider joining me to work on a manuscript … Continue Reading Putting it out there
Writers’ Window: Another place for young writers to get published!
Check out Writers’ Window, which is a website that publishes student work as long as the child follows the submission guidelines. BTW: One of my students began reading New Moon … Continue Reading Writers’ Window: Another place for young writers to get published!
Empowering the Voices of Ten Girls from East Harlem
I’ve had a few inquiries (personally and online) about how I went about publishing DEAL WITH IT! Powerful Words from Smart, Young Women with my former students. Well, I wrote … Continue Reading Empowering the Voices of Ten Girls from East Harlem
Stand up for something… don’t just deal with it!
My father and I were talking on the phone the other night… He suggested that I spearhead an effort, with my former students, that would lead to a sequel to … Continue Reading Stand up for something… don’t just deal with it!
Publishing Small Moment Stories in Kindergarten
I had the pleasure of spending a couple of hours at P.S. 171, my old school, yesterday when I was in NYC taking care of some wedding planning. During the … Continue Reading Publishing Small Moment Stories in Kindergarten
creative ways of publishing
Ruth is WAY more creative than I am. Therefore, she’s my inspiration when it comes to scrapbooking, creating living room wall displays (that’s a whole post in and of itself), … Continue Reading creative ways of publishing
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
Twenty Published Pieces
Twenty Published Pieces That Grew Out of Writer’s Notebook Entries Caption: My students spent two days working on on-demand writing pieces. Today eight of them shared their small moment stories … Continue Reading Twenty Published Pieces
My Writing Teacher Goals
Angela Redden got me thinking about all of my goals for the upcoming school year. I thought this would be a brilliant place for me to articulate my writerly goals, … Continue Reading My Writing Teacher Goals
Kids 12-19 Can Build A Writing Portfolio Online
I just noticed that you can also get published online with Scholastic’s WRITE IT Website. Submissions must be from children between ages 12 – 19.
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 