Stacey inspired me to post a review of my One Little Word for 2008: GIVE. I continue to be amazed by the way One Little Word can impact my life, my outlook, and my growth. This year I learned so much about giving . . . not just in the traditional sense, but in giving… Continue reading OLW Review.
Category: reflections
That’s a wrap!
As I was departing ceramics class last night, I realized that it was the last time I'd have my hands on clay or glaze for the rest of 2008. As we each left, we all wished each other a good holiday season and a Happy New Year. We said our good-byes, exchanged pleasantries about each… Continue reading That’s a wrap!
Share this:
Share this:
Some Honest Reflections on Our Profession
Juliann wrote a Slice of Life Story today that included the following paragraph: This job of teaching is a tricky one. It is one that doesn't stay behind when you close the classroom door. It follows you home, it taps on your shoulder every time you walk into a book or craft store. Wouldn't that… Continue reading Some Honest Reflections on Our Profession
Share this:
Share this:
Publishing Personal Narratives
Student Reflection Sheet for Personal Narratives Originally uploaded by teachergal I updated the Personal Narrative Page on the Two Writing Teachers Website to include a student reflection sheet and an in-depth comment sheet that my students will be putting in their personal narrative portfolios when they get ready for this Tuesday's Publishing Party. I hope… Continue reading Publishing Personal Narratives
Share this:
Share this:
Thinking About the 5.75 with the Lens of a Teacher of Writing
The Jewish New Year of 5769 is rapidly approaching. (Hence the reason you won't be reading much from me over the course of the next few days.) Therefore, I've been steeping my mind in reflection about the year that has passed. Therefore, when Ruth posted a link to the Five Big Questions Video, I watched… Continue reading Thinking About the 5.75 with the Lens of a Teacher of Writing
Share this:
Share this:
Writer’s Notebooks, Art Journals, Scrapbooking, Blogs???
Liza Lee Miller said: Okay . . . here’s a question for you. As a teacher, as a writer, as an artist . . . what is the difference between a Writer’s Workbook and an Art Journal. My mother and sister keep art journals and ephemera is a huge part of that for them. I… Continue reading Writer’s Notebooks, Art Journals, Scrapbooking, Blogs???
Share this:
Share this:
Please join us and submit a story for today’s challenge:
Click on the image linky to link your story/post to us so others can be inspired by your writing.
Share this:
Share this:
Join Us for Our Newest Challenge: Student Stories!
Today's the day that our new writing challenge, Student Stories, begins. For more information about the types of writing you might want to do for this Challenge, click here. Once you've written your "Student Stories" Post, link it here by clicking on the Mr. Image Image-Linky below: Looking forward to reading your inspirational stories.
Share this:
Share this:
Student Story #1: I Need to Hold Your Hand
I've taught fourth or fifth grade in low-SES communities ever since I worked as a fifth grade teacher at P.S. 72 in Spanish Harlem when I was a graduate student completing my first master's degree at Hunter College. Hunter prepares teachers to work in "urban settings." Hence, when it came time to find a job,… Continue reading Student Story #1: I Need to Hold Your Hand
Share this:
Share this:
Favorite Genres
One of the questions on my Year-End Writing Evaluation was "What was your favorite genre/unit of study this year and why?" All of the kids only choose three genres from a list of eight. They chose (in order of popularity): Memoir Poetry Picture Books/Fiction The unpopular genres were personal narrative, friendly letters, personal essay, literary… Continue reading Favorite Genres
Share this:
Share this:
Are you up for one more challenge?
When Ruth and I developed Two Writing Teachers last year, we wanted it to be a place where teachers could be fueled with a passion for teaching, writing, and living. We also wanted it to be a place where we shared our own writing and reflected on our teaching: celebrating when it went well and… Continue reading Are you up for one more challenge?
Share this:
Share this:
End of the Year Letters from Students to Me
This year will be the third year that I've had my students write me letters right before I do their final report card. I've come to believe that these letters not only help me understand my students better, but they make me a better teacher since I learn what they liked about being a student… Continue reading End of the Year Letters from Students to Me
