Thanksgiving 2020

Thursday November 26, 2020Tuesday November 24, 2020 Stacey Shubitz6 Comments

There is a heaviness to Thanksgiving this year. Yet, after taking stock of the things I am grateful for, I am thankful for what I have.

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Happy Thanksgiving from #TWTBlog!

Thursday November 22, 2018Friday November 2, 2018 Stacey Shubitz

We are grateful for the community of educators who read this blog since you are invested in constantly improving the teaching of writing for your students.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday November 26, 2015Tuesday December 1, 2015 Stacey Shubitz4 Comments

On behalf of the co-author team, I'd like to thank you for your dedication to the writers you teach. As the eight of us know, the work of a teacher of writers is never done. There are always minilessons to write, new strategies to try, and drafts to be read. For all that you do… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!

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In Thanks: Books That Built a Writing Teacher

Wednesday November 25, 2015Wednesday November 25, 2015 Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski10 Comments

What are the books that have shaped you as a teacher of writing? Reflecting today, in thanks, for the authors and books that have influenced my life as a teacher.

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Who Inspires You? Expressing Teacher-Mentor Gratitude

Friday November 28, 2014 BethMooreSchool6 Comments

When you share your gratitude for someone's support, you give them energy and inspiration to keep on going.

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A Thankful Day

Thursday November 28, 2013Wednesday November 27, 2013 Betsy Hubbard7 Comments

Thinking about writing a poem? A poem full of Thanksgiving is a great place to start.

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Giving Thanks + a Giveaway

Monday November 11, 2013Wednesday November 20, 2013 Stacey Shubitz55 Comments

Looking for a pre-Thanksgiving lesson to do with your students? Consider having them write gratitude poems or songs of thanks. Katherine Paterson and Pamela Dalton's new book, Giving Thanks: Poems, Prayers, and Praise Songs, can be used to inspire their writing. Leave a comment on this post if you'd like to be entered in a drawing for a copy of this book.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday November 22, 2012Saturday November 24, 2012 Stacey Shubitz9 Comments

Thank a family member, friend, or colleague for a small kindness they've extended to you. While a text message or an e-mail is nice, a handwritten note or live conversation (i.e., in person, via Skype/Facetime, or on the telephone) is even better.

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A Little Writing Love

Monday November 12, 2012Monday November 12, 2012 Ruth Ayres10 Comments

As an instructional coach, a key part of my job is to encourage and inspire teachers. This is one of my favorite things about my job. It isn't easy to be the person who is always nudging people to grow, but it is fun to be the person who gets to offer doses of encouragement… Continue reading A Little Writing Love