How often do we ask ourselves about what leads our thinking on the teaching of writing? Is our purpose curriculum, or something much more significant? Why do we teach the way we do? And… How do we articulate why this, not that?
Category: writing workshop
Launching the Year by Connecting to the Known
Brows furrowed, I stared worriedly at the red marks on my rough draft. Shifting uncomfortably in the red leather chair, I brought my eyes upward to meet the gaze of the woman sitting across from me. There sat my favorite college professor, who also served as my senior advisor and evaluator of my final thesis… Continue reading Launching the Year by Connecting to the Known
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But How do I Teach Writing?
Even with all we know. Even with resources, colleagues, and advice all around. The question still looms in our minds--But How Do I Teach Writing?
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Spark! Quick Writes to Kindle Hearts and Minds in Elementary Classrooms- Review & Giveaway
Be sure to leave a comment today for a chance to win Paula Bourque's must-read book, Spark! Quick Writes to Kindle Hearts and Minds in Elementary Classrooms. You are going to want this book!
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A To Be Written List
What will be on your To Be Written List this summer?
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Empowering Writers
As we approach the end of the year, it could be a great time to challenge students to think about who they are as learners, what helps them hold on to new concepts, and how they do their best work. That being said, this knowledge could empower students at any point in the year.
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Preschool Down the Hall: An End of Year Cure
Sometimes we are learning more than we are teaching, and that makes us better teachers.
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Revising the Classroom: Adventures in Flexible Seating
This year I had the opportunity to try out flexible seating with brand new furniture. It's been an adventure and I've learned many lessons along the way. What are your experiences with flexible seating?
