How can we let writing be part of a "soft start" for students instead of making them complete joyless worksheets? How do your students start the day or class period? Please join the conversation!
Category: writing workshop
How Many Stars? Tools for self-assessment and goal-setting
The more we show learners what the work looks like at different levels and the reasons for that level, the better they are able to self-assess, set goals, and improve.
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Super Spellers: Review + Giveaway
How do you approach teaching writers to spell? Mark Weakland's book Super Spellers: Seven Steps to Transforming Your Spelling Instruction might have some new insights for you!
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Reflections on the Classroom SOLSC 2018
The Classroom SOLSC is over for this year...now come the reflections!
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No More Cookie-Cutter Teaching
As educators, we need to take ownership of our teaching. If you think your tried and true lessons are lackluster, change them. Start with looking at your students and asking yourself, what do my students need? What are their strengths? Next, look at the VERBS in your standards. Precisely what is it your students need to master in this unit? Finally, embrace the art of teaching, follow their lead.
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Reinvigorate Your Classroom by Putting Kids First: An Interview with Christine Hertz and Kristi Mraz
Reinvigorate Your Classroom by Putting Kids First: An Interview with Christine Hertz and Kristi Mraz
Learn how Hertz and Mraz's newest book, Kids 1st from Day 1, can impact your writing workshop.
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Day 31 of the March SOLSC #SOL18
We are all better teachers, better writers, better noticers, better people when we are finding moments to reflect on and share each day. Thank you to all of you!
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Day 30 of the March SOLSC #SOL18
Tomorrow is the last day of March and the last day of the 2018 SOLSC. We all know that, and it still seems important to say!
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Immersion into Poetry with Centers
Third grade poetry centers are one way to immerse students in the different literary devices and figurative language we find in poems.
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Day 29 of the March SOLSC #SOL18
It's Day 29. Pause and celebrate. If you're still with us now, you'll be here in two days! Share your post, read some of the other posts--maybe even someone you haven't yet read--and leave some comments.
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Day 28 of the March SOLSC #SOL18
Welcome to the twenty-eighth day of the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! Finish strong in this slicing challenge. You have all sorts of community members to gather inspiration from. Slice, read, comment.
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Day 27 of the March SOLSC #sol18
Welcome to the twenty-seventh day of the 11th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge! ANNOUNCEMENTS It's the home stretch. Feel proud of the month of writing you've done. Keep writing. Keep reading. Keep commenting. Don't forget that if you need some Slicer swag, you should Visit our Cafepress store where you can purchase t-shirts, coffee mugs, water… Continue reading Day 27 of the March SOLSC #sol18
