narrative · writing workshop

Clearing pathways for narrative writing: Part 1

Once students can say their beginning, middle, and end, know what their story is really about, and can identify their important parts, they almost always can make a solid plan and feel comfortable beginning to draft.  But sometimes it's hard to get them to this point in the process.

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Welcome to Writing Workshop: A Review and Giveaway

Do you have a copy of Welcome to Writing Workshop yet? This is a resource that every educator who works with writers needs. Today, I'm excited to share an inside look at this new resource!

engagement · writing workshop

Disguising Engagement

True engagement is hard to miss. However, there are several look-a-likes out there. Some are called compliance and participation.

bulletin boards · fiction · writing workshop

Staying on the Rails: Structuring Fictional Stories

How do you broaden creativity while fostering story structure?

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Congratulations to the Winner!

Thanks again to the Highlights Foundation for offering this amazing prize to the winner of our second Commenting Challenge.

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Our Second Mid-Month Commenting Challenge

This weekend, we have a life-changing opportunity as we offer the second mid-month challenge of the 12th Annual SOLSC.

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 16 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19

Welcome to Day 16 of the March SOLSC. Today, you are more than halfway through the month of writing every day.

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 15 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19

Writing doesn't happen when we dream. It happens when we pay attention, set intentions, and create space to capture our thoughts. Welcome to Day 15!

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The Classroom Challenge is “Write” Around The Corner. Are The Kids Ready?

With an intentional plan and gradual release, you and your class can have an amazing month of blogging! Here are a few tips the teachers and I are using to get bloggers prepared and excited!

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 14 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19

Welcome to Day #14 of the SOLSC!
Let's just keep up our courage to press on to the goal of slicing every day!

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 13 of the March SOLSC! #SOL19

Welcome to Day 13 of the March SOLSC! We are so glad you are part of the slicing community.

slice of life · Slice of Life Story Challenge · writing workshop

Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL19

Welcome to the 12th day of the 12th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! Write. Share. Give. BE INSPIRED Beth Moore, one of the TWT co-authors, wrote a brilliant post yesterday, and it reminded me of the purpose of the Slice of Life STORY Challenge (#emphasisonstory). In March, the real challenge isn’t just to write every… Continue reading Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL19