When Writers Drive the Workshop is a book with heart. Brian Kissel writes with passion, voice, humility, conviction, and wisdom. The stories he shares from the student writers he worked with are stories that will stay with you, reminding you why doing this work matters so much. Read the rest of the book review and leave a comment for a chance to win your own copy of When Writers Drive the Workshop! (You will want to win!)
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The Question Formulation Technique for Deepening Thought
The Question Formulation Technique is a powerful instructional strategy across content areas.
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How Do We Help Students Find Their Why?
At first, pride filled my heart, but as I continued to watch, I realized the work ethics I was watching at that moment hadn't been as clear nor intentional throughout the year. The day's show of teamwork could have been the culmination of a year's work, but I knew it was something more.
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Year-End Sharing, Reflecting and Celebrating
We cannot underestimate the value of year-end sharing, celebrating and reflecting opportunities for young writers.
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Literacy Coaches: How do you assess your impact?
A few months ago I received an email from a curriculum director in a district where I sometimes do a bit of consulting: Did I have any data regarding my impact in schools? Did I know where I could find such data? The district needed to prove my impact in order to get the grant… Continue reading Literacy Coaches: How do you assess your impact?
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A Few Games to Inspire Writing Lives
Here are a few writing games that can add fun and play to learning!
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Ending the Year with Intention
When this post goes live, there will be just 13 teaching days left in my school year. The end is coming quickly and more than ever, every minute counts. I'm thinking about how to spend each moment with the readers and writers I learn alongside and teach. What will we make time for? What will… Continue reading Ending the Year with Intention
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Sending Notebooks Up
We can send up our own little writing workshop time-capsules for kids to open in the fall.
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ICYMI: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer Recap
I learned a lot and saved many ideas from my co-author team at TWT through the latest blog series, KEEP LEARNING GOING THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. Just in case you missed a post you can find a recap today. Also, we have a bonus parent letter for you to use with your families and of course a GIVEAWAY announcement!
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Helping Parents Understand Writing Workshop: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer
I love watching parents and children enjoying our town library during the summer months. There's so much joy in reading together and selecting piles of books to bring home. My own daughters could never believe how many more books I'd let them take home from the library than from the local bookstore--after all, I was… Continue reading Helping Parents Understand Writing Workshop: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer
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Books Inspire Writing: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer
Another way to keep the writing going during summer is to look to books for ideas and inspiration.
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Ready for a Challenge? Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer
Are your students ready to be Summer Writing Ninjas? Some challenges to keep the writing going this summer...
