Moving to a learner-driven classroom has changed my role in the classroom and writing workshop. As a teacher in a learner-driven classroom, I have stepped back to observe the learner.
Category: writing workshop
Day 29 of the March SOLSC #sol17
Day 29. Almost to the end. The finish line is right there. Writing every day for 31 days is a big deal, and so is being a part of this community. Special Announcement and a Prize At 7:52 pm last night, Betsy Hubbard became the 100,000th commenter in the 10th Annual Slice of Life Story… Continue reading Day 29 of the March SOLSC #sol17
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Day 28 of the March SOLSC-#sol17
Welcome to Day 28. I'm actually starting to have the withdrawal pangs that have set in for the last several Aprils. Anyone else? Quote of the Day Be inspired Karen Hasler takes us into the moment with voice and humor in this inspiring post. Be inspired here. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Username: Please use the… Continue reading Day 28 of the March SOLSC-#sol17
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Growth Mindset in Writing Workshop + Giveaway
How do we teach a growth mindset, along with all the other aspects of writing that require explicit instruction? Read on to find out more and for the chance to win an autographed copy of Growing a Growth Mindset: Unlocking Character Strengths through Children's Literature by Dr. Kevin Sheehan and Jessica Ryan.
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Day 27 of the March SOLSC #sol17
On the 27th day, the end is in sight. We've all been writing for 27 days, and we've also been supporting each other with comments and the energy that comes within a community of writers. Make an effort to visit some new blogs in these last few days of the challenge--you'll find that it's time… Continue reading Day 27 of the March SOLSC #sol17
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Day 26 of the March SOLSC #sol17
Welcome to Day 26 of the Challenge. We're winding down... If you're sharing your students' Slice of Life stories, please head over to the Classroom Slice of Life. ANNOUNCEMENTS If you're a new slicer this year, make sure to participate in this weekend's challenge. Read about it in Deb's post. Be Inspired Emily Donaldson reminds… Continue reading Day 26 of the March SOLSC #sol17
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The Rising Writers Club
My school offered a before school writing club and it was a hit! Here is a quick glimpse and a little tip on teaching poetry as April approaches.
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CLASSROOM SOLSC: DAY 23 OF 31
This is your students' 23rd day of continuous writing. Whoo hoo! If you’re sharing your own slice of life stories, please head over to the Adult Slice of Life Story Challenge.
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CLASSROOM SOLSC FOR STUDENTS: DAY 20 OF 31
It is day 20 of the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge for Students. Your students have been blogging for nearly three weeks!
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Four Quick Steps: Are You Ready For Opinion Writing?
To help guide our teaching we needed to know what our kids can do and where they would need our support.
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Shaking Up Personal Narrative
Ever since I read this post by Katie Kraushaar, I've been thinking about personal narrative and wondering why it is that students, particularly in middle elementary grades and beyond, are sometimes less than enthusiastic about this genre. Like Katie, I have felt the mood change in a classroom the moment the teacher mentions the words "personal narrative."… Continue reading Shaking Up Personal Narrative
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Transitional Phrases for Information Writing
Information writing is a great opportunity for teaching students about fluency and transitional phrases.
