Encouraging kids to make decisions about their writing, rather than blindly following grammar rules helps lifts the level of their thinking, and the level of their writing.
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The Art of Listening
Silence. It is the other side of talk. It is the back board of listening. When we are silent it opens up our mind to what is going on around us. It allows us to listen and reflect on what others are saying. When we are silent we are able to tap into the art… Continue reading The Art of Listening
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An Invitation & SOLS
Write, Share, Give
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Transitional Words and Phrases: Little Words, Big Meaning
There is something to be said for emphasizing the kinds of words and phrases that may not deliver a whole lot of meaning on their own, but when used within a piece of writing, are meaning powerhouses.
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Three Words for Fostering Adventurous Writers: “Just Try It.”
At our house we have a rule at dinner time: You have to try everything on your plate. Personally, I think it's a great rule, if I do say so myself. It's a useful rule. It covers many situations: The "I'm all done" situation: "Mommy, I'm done!" "You have to try everything. That's the rule.… Continue reading Three Words for Fostering Adventurous Writers: “Just Try It.”
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Share your Story
Write, Share, Give
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Looking for Prize Donations
We are looking for readers of our blog who are willing to donate a writing-related prize for the 8th Annual SOLSC.
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TARA’S ONE LITTLE WORD OF 2015
When I was twelve, my father came home from a long business trip abroad with a magical gift just for me: a Polaroid camera with half a dozen boxes of film. This was, even among my classmates in our ritzy Bombay school, an item to be marveled at and coveted. One glorious afternoon, I gathered… Continue reading TARA’S ONE LITTLE WORD OF 2015
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Beth’s One Little Word for 2015
This morning, as usual, we were running a little behind schedule. "Lily, put on your coat," I said to my daughter, who is five, as I zipped up my son, Jackson's, snowsuit. Lily rolled lazily on the floor, with her coat over her face. A minute later. "Lily, please put on your coat," I said again,… Continue reading Beth’s One Little Word for 2015
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SOLS and a New Hashtag
Write, share, give.
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Throwback Week: How To Read A Unit of Study
Learn some tricks for reading the Units of Study, whether you're new to the units or have been using them for many years.
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Demonstration Texts, Part Deux
Thinking about your demonstration texts this way can give you some inspiration for multiple ways to teach the same minilesson, to the whole class, or to small groups as follow-up.
