I’ve used crowdsourcing in writing instruction here and there, but this was the first project I designed and taught using the strategy as a foundation for our work. The verdict? Crowdsourcing improves writing and engages students. In this post, I’ll share our process, and I hope others will find ideas and inspiration.
Category: Straight from the Classroom
Why Our Strongest Kindergarten Readers Are Not Always Our Strongest Writers: Straight from the Classroom
It can be tricky or confusing when there is a wide disparity between a student's reading and writing abilities. The most important thing is that we don't assume that just because a child is far along on their reading journey, that they should be just as far along on their writing journey.
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Writing Engagement Inventory:Straight From The Classroom
Learn how to use an Engagement Inventory during writing workshop to study what writers are able to do independently and make plans for instruction and feedback.
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Responsive Coaching, Responsive Teaching: Straight From the Classroom
When we believe in the work that we do and the work we get to do with children, everyone benefits.
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Bring on the Grammar and Conventions!
Grammar, conventions, and sentence structures have the power to detract meaning and perceived value of writing content. These skills are important to teach students on a daily basis, although it's tricky to balance the focus on conventions with the celebration of content.
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Linguistic Transfer and Multilingual Writers: Straight from the Classroom
Linguistic transfer occurs naturally for multilingual writers. Bilingual alphabet charts are one way to help students recognize the positive and negative transfer between English and other languages.
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Try Reflective Notebooks This Year: Straight From the Classroom
Learn a reflective routine for students that takes less than five minute!
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Harnessing the Strength of “I’m Really Into” Essays: Straight from the Classroom
Discover the transformative power of "I'm Really Into" essays in the aftermath of a school fire. This engaging teaching approach fosters student connection, amplifies voices, and sparks authentic exploration, while offering practical tips for implementation. Experience the joy of learning with this insightful guest blog post.
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Artists: Save a Seat for Every Writer
Drawing is integral to the writing process for emergent and developing writers. How can teachers save a seat and meet the needs of their artists?
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Writing Centers: A Vision of Independence
The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to reimagine a writing center's role in your classroom.
