choice · COVID-19 · craft · demonstration · dialgoue · SOLSC Classroom Challenge · writing workshop

All Aboard! Virtual Field Trips and Writing Experiences

In these days where we are home so much, take your class on a virtual field trip or two and allow them choices of what they will write about! This post includes 6 trips all ready to go with writing menus for each trip. Many thanks to Clare Landrigan and Pernille Ripp who both inspired what I am sharing here with you today.

narrative · personal narrative · SOLSC Classroom Challenge · SOLSC Classroom Challenge · writing workshop

Classroom SOLSC: Writing Into Week 3

At the start of April, students around the world began the journey of storytelling, connecting them to each other, teachers, and families in important and meaningful ways. Students are writing during this historic month of April, as we all live history through a global pandemic.

craft · dialgoue · dialogue · ralph fletcher · SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: Blogging Strong in Week 2

We are heading into our second week of blogging in the Classroom SOLSC during extraordinary times. Please let us know in the comments how we can best support you and your students at this time.

blogging · challenges · COVID-19 · SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Emphasizing Writer’s Craft in the Classroom SOLSC

Can digital badges that focus on writer's craft inspire students to try new techniques in their writing? Read more to see how I created new badges for the Classroom SOLSC that emphasize writer's craft.

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

April 2020 Classroom SOLSC: Getting Started!

The April 2020 Classroom SOLSC starts this week on Wednesday, April 1! We look forward to celebrating stories and encouraging students to keep writing. Please share your ideas and resources in the comments!

COVID-19 · SOLSC Classroom Challenge

A Time For Stories: Invitation to the April Classroom SOLSC

I can't think of a more important time for sharing stories.Our students are living through a most historic moment as the world faces the Covid-19 global pandemic. Many of us are experiencing school closures and trying to navigate distance learning for the first time under challenging circumstances. If one of your goals is for your students to grow as writers, feel part of a community, and document this unique time in history, consider joining us for the 2020 April Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge (SOLSC).

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

All About the 2020 Classroom SOLSC

Blogging is a way to help students develop voice, a sense of audience, build digital citizenship, sharpen writing skills and connect to each other in new ways. Are you ready to sign your students up for the April 2020 Classroom SOLSC? Read on for all the details!

One Little Word (OLW) · Slice of Life Story Challenge · SOLSC Classroom Challenge

TWT Winter Recess and Holiday Wishes

It is the time of year we are pausing at Two Writing Teachers and taking a short winter break. While we're looking forward to our blogging break, we have a lot in store for 2020!
Find out more in this post.

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

March or April? Which Month is Best for the Classroom SOLSC?

If your students participated in the Classroom SOLSC, then please take three minutes to fill out this survey. Your responses will help us shape future Classroom Challenges!

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom SOLSC: Blogging into Week 2

It's Week 2 of the Classroom SOLSC! If you aren't participating with your students but would like to support our student bloggers with comments, we welcome your support! Students are working so hard thismonth and comments are very motivating. Just click on the Padlet and select a class to read and respond to! This week we are talking about keeping the enthusiasm going in our second week of the challenge.

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Classroom SOLSC: Setting Up For Success

How do you build excitement, stay organized and keep track of all the commenting during the Classroom SOLSC? Read on for my best ideas and then please share your own in the comments!

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Classroom SOLSC: Here We Go!

Welcome to the Classroom SOLSC! We moved to April...no fooling! Student bloggers, this is your month! Thank you to the dedicated educators who are inspiring students to live like a writer all month long.