How one school is exploring the use of voice typing to help all students see themselves as writers.
Category: Reflective Practice
Entry Points and Pathways for Writers
My work frequently involves students who don't like writing and have figured out ways to avoid it. Sometimes my question about these students is What can they do? Lately, I've also been asking Where do they get stuck?
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Transcribing Their Words: Reflective Practice
Transcribing the spoken words of my young writers is a special opportunity to listen, appreciate, and reflect.
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Peek Inside This Extracurricular Writing Club: Reflective Practice
Explore a magical world where writers decide what and how to write: a before-school writing club!
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A Glimpse into Pre-K Writing: Reflective Practice
What does writing look like in my pre-k classroom? Young children are insightful writers. Their work is deep and meaningful. They may not be able to write the words yet, but their ideas still speak volumes.
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Be a Blank Book: Reflective Practice
A blank book is a powerful tool for young writers. It can also be a metaphor for the way that teachers of writing can make meaningful connections with their students.
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A Close Look at Encoding: Reflective Practice
Practical tips for analyzing student writing with a lens of encoding.
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Channeling Vivian Gussin Paley
As I embark on a new school year, I'm trying to channel the storytelling and storyacting work of Vivian Gussin Paley.
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Is It Time to Teach Yet?
How do teachers know when it’s the right time to transition from routines to content? The answer lies in the readiness of both the students and the teacher.
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Reclaiming Joy: Effecting System-Wide Change in Writing Instruction
In 2022, I found myself discouraged, restless, and in need of a challenge. Read to learn how I embarked on a journey to transform writing instruction in my district. I'll share the work that laid our foundation, offer ideas to try, and I'll preview what's to come for our district.
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The Power of a Guided Journal: Reflective Practice
Encouraging children to write regularly and independently is important. Providing children with guided options for writing outside of school can help them develop daily writing habits and become more confident and expressive writers.
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Writing Teachers: It’s Time to Pass the Baton!
By taking a few simple steps and asking some easy questions, you can pass your knowledge about your current students on to the next teacher and prepare for a new group of incoming writers.
