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Category: writing workshop
It’s Coming!
I'm excited that this little book will be out next month. It is less than 100 pages, but is full of ideas to weave authentic celebration into your work with young writers. It address celebration throughout the writing process, as well as pushes us to consider ways to celebrate outside of the walls of our… Continue reading It’s Coming!
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Writer’s Notebooks
Last week I had a conversation with a middle school teacher who has spent her summer studying writing workshop and is excited to make writer's notebooks the backbone of her writing instruction. This is my tenth year as an instructional writing coach and I've had the opportunity to see teachers put notebooks in action hundreds… Continue reading Writer’s Notebooks
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A Dozen Book Recommendations for New Writing Teachers
With so many fantastic books about the teaching of writing out there, how do teachers who are new to writing workshop know what to read first? Here are 12 books I think all teachers of writing should read.
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Friday Favorites
It seems like so long since I've sat beside Andy, a baseball game on the tv and my computer open on my lap. I came home from All-Write 2013 and after hello said, I have to write a blog post. He laughed. Nevertheless, this is going to be a Fast Friday Favorites. You'll find some… Continue reading Friday Favorites
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I Be Myself (Vintage Ayres)
I spent most of the day thinking of something inspirational to share today. I really love blogging and I look forward to thinking of ways to encourage and inspire. Unfortunately I'm out of ideas (but have several for my next Friday Favorites!). I'm not worried, though, because I know ideas will come. The worse thing… Continue reading I Be Myself (Vintage Ayres)
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Words That are Speaking to Me
“We all have our own stories. The story you tell about yourself, even if you only tell it to yourself, drives your actions and has a significant impact on your focus.” ― Mani S. Sivasubramanian
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Friday Favorites
Send a note. This week I have been intentional about sending notes of thanks and encouragement. It is a sure-fire way to turn the day positive. Sevenly. I love the way I can support a variety of charities and restock my closet. I really like following Sevenly on Instagram. Great photos + awesome quotes. Quote.… Continue reading Friday Favorites
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Connect in Person!
Whether you are a regular commenter, a Slicer, a blogger, a Twitter-addict (or a friend of someone who is!), if you are near Warsaw, IN on June 19, consider joining us at The Boathouse Restaurant for dinner at 6:30 pm. Here are the details: Sign up on this Google Drive document so I can get… Continue reading Connect in Person!
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Unexpected Energy
Today I proctored our state test. It is a computer test, so I spent the entire day in the computer lab testing seventh graders. I didn't expect it to be a day to fill my energy tank. But it did. In my position, I get to see kids as they travel from grade to grade.… Continue reading Unexpected Energy
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Trusting Myself
Expectations of common core, teacher evaluation, and what it means to be literate in the 21st century can sometimes pile up and overwhelm me. There is so much new information coming at me -- things to consider about text types, what opinion writing looks like with primary students, how to use technology as a tool… Continue reading Trusting Myself
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#slice2013: 31 of 31
WRITE. Each day in March write a slice on your own blog. SHARE. Link your post here (using the SAME username each day) before the comments close. (Comments typically close around 5 am.) GIVE. Comment on at least three other slices. Woo-hoo! You're still blogging on the 31st. It feels good, doesn't it? Even if… Continue reading #slice2013: 31 of 31
