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Category: writing workshop
Writing Takes Guts: My Writing Backstory
The realization of this moment gave me chills and led me to share my writing backstory with Dana. Dana listened and encouraged me to open my presentation with this story. I was hesitant, the experience had halted my inner writer for years. What if sharing it again had the same result?
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You Can Write
Three words that can change a student's life forever.
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One Little Word Check-In
Checking in on my 2016 One Little Word...
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Conferring with “If… Then… Then… Then…” in Mind
We can all be a little more like my daughter's swim teacher, Coach Annie, and a little less like the camp counselors of my childhood. Here's how.
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Ways for Caregivers To Support Children’s Writing Lives
Feel free to add on or share some ideas of how caregivers can support children's writerly lives.
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Nurturing Our Notebook Work
On Tuesday evening I attended a lecture by Lydia Davis, an award winning writer whose published work includes short stories, essays, novels, and translations of a number of classics including Madame Bovary. Davis's lecture was titled, " Thirty Recommendations for Good Writing Practice." Whenever I listen to published writers speak about their process and practice,… Continue reading Nurturing Our Notebook Work
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The Freedom To Create
More and more, I've been recognizing the need to give students some freedom in their writing lives. Can independent writing time be the answer?
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The Power of Tools in Teaching and Learning
Kate brought us in closer to consider the importance of the tools’ accessibility and their effect on learning. Not only do these tools need to be accessible to the students, but students need to understand how and when to use them for learning.
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Thinking about Writing Strategies-Inspired by Jennifer Serravallo
Last week, I attended the Connecticut Reading Association's convention, and I was lucky enough to hear and see some of my literacy heroes. Jennifer Serravallo presented about writing instruction, and her presentation made me that much more excited for her new book, The Writing Strategies Book, due out in February 2017. Jennifer began with a definition: A writing… Continue reading Thinking about Writing Strategies-Inspired by Jennifer Serravallo
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Remember the Power of Writing to Heal
This week I am again reminded of how life in the classroom intersects with the world outside the classroom. When children come to school having experienced tumultuous or frightening events at home, school is a space that remains constant, and can be a space that provides stability and support. In the past week, children that I… Continue reading Remember the Power of Writing to Heal
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A Bike Like Sergio’s: Review and Giveaway!
Maribeth Boelts' new book A Bike Like Sergio’s will appeal to readers and writers of all ages. It’s a heartfelt story with a message to which readers will relate; the right decision is often the hard choice. From the publisher: "Ruben feels like he is the only kid without a bike. His friend Sergio reminds… Continue reading A Bike Like Sergio’s: Review and Giveaway!
