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Where’s The Evidence: What to do When Writers Don’t Know

How can we prepare for the complexity of writing instruction and the roadblocks for students? We can create question sequences that help us prepare for the side-by-side conversations as writers develop and create.

literary essay · questions · Teachers College · writing workshop

The Question Formulation Technique for Deepening Thought

The Question Formulation Technique is a powerful instructional strategy across content areas.

collaboration · creativity · critical literacy · Q & A · questions · technology

Solve It Your Way

I'm excited to share Franki Sibberson's latest project with you. SOLVE IT YOUR WAY! is an innovative project to encourage creative problem solving and collaborate with others around the globe. I shared this month's question with them while we waited in the car for Andy to run into the store. When we got home, my… Continue reading Solve It Your Way

books · mentor texts · questions · repetition

Always: A Mentor Text for Writing Questions and Repetition

Always Written by Ann Stott Illustrated by Matt Phelan Published by Candlewick Press in August 2008 Review copy provided by the publisher Always is a touching tale about a young boy who questions whether his mother's love (for him) is unconditional. He asks his mother a series of questions that include whether she loves him… Continue reading Always: A Mentor Text for Writing Questions and Repetition