May I just say what a gift it is when we share our writing with others? Today in the BWWT, we opened up an "Author's Chair." The readings were amazing. Some gave me goosebumps, others, made me tear-up, some made me laugh -- all soothed my soul. When we are brave and bold in the… Continue reading The Gift of Sharing.
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My Thoughts on Writing.
One of the initial writer's notebook entries I ask that we create in the BWWT (I'm so sick of typing: Beginning Writing Workshop Training) is to think about our past writing experiences. Yesterday, here's what flowed out of my pen. Please understand this was a quick writing time and in it's raw form: I think I have… Continue reading My Thoughts on Writing.
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Want your W.W. to run (nearly) seamlessly? If so, consider putting some or all of these structures in-place.
Yesterday's post about structures and routines scratched the surface. THIS post gets nitty-gritty with the structures I try to put in-place, with regard to Writing Workshop, every September. Transitions to and from the Meeting Area Be on-time and be prepared! Create a short list of things that you always expect students to bring to the… Continue reading Want your W.W. to run (nearly) seamlessly? If so, consider putting some or all of these structures in-place.
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Stacey’s SOLS: Color Palettes
I walked into the paint store this morning to help a friend pick the perfect wall colors for her kitchen and family room. I walked out with lots and lots of paint chips… none of which were for her (she held hers). Why? Well, it's simple. I decided that I wanted to do a Color… Continue reading Stacey’s SOLS: Color Palettes
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Teacher Testimony: Christi Overman.
Today, Christi Overman spoke to the teachers in the Beginning Writing Workshop Training. A year ago, Christi occupied a seat in the workshop. At the time she thought she would be teaching kindergarten . . . a few days before school started, she learned she would be in first grade. Along with the whirlwind grade… Continue reading Teacher Testimony: Christi Overman.
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“Day in a Sentence”: The Release of the Sentences
Hosting "Day in a Sentence" has given me an opportunity to view new blogs from around the country (and world). I'm thrilled Kevin gave me the chance to host it here this week. So, here's the round-up of the sentences that were submitted: People with blogs: Teach People Not Books wrote: Joseph and I embarked… Continue reading “Day in a Sentence”: The Release of the Sentences
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Inspiration
A couple of weeks ago I found myself in my parents' home staring at the inside of the door jam that leads to their laundry room. It still held the markings my father made to it over the course of 20 years with measurements and dates that represented my height at various points in my… Continue reading Inspiration
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Teachers & Writers: V39, #3
If you haven't already seen the Summer 2008 Issue of Teachers & Writers, which is published by the Teachers & Writers Collaborative, then I HIGHLY suggest picking it up soon. The Summer Issue is completely devoted to comic books in the classroom. At first, I wasn't so sure that this issue of Teachers & Writers… Continue reading Teachers & Writers: V39, #3
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A Call for “Day in a Sentence” Submissions
We're happy to be hosting "Day in a Sentence" here at Two Writing Teachers this week. If you're new to "Day in a Sentence," which is similar to "Poetry Friday," then just follow these steps: Boil down your day (or your week) into a single thoughtful sentence. Use the comment feature on THIS post to… Continue reading A Call for “Day in a Sentence” Submissions
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The wrecking has begun!
Ruth gave me a copy of Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith when I arrived in Indiana. Essentially, the purpose of this book is to explore "creative destruction," which is totally new to me since I care for my writer's notebooks. However, that might be the reason Ruth got this for me... to try something… Continue reading The wrecking has begun!
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WE DID IT!!!
TWT on Two Computers at Courthouse Coffee Originally uploaded by teachergal As you know, Ruth and I got together to work on our presentation for NCTE this past week. Now that I'm back home, I'm marveling at the fact that we got SOOOOO much accomplished. We started out at Courthouse Coffee on Wednesday Morning with… Continue reading WE DID IT!!!
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It’s time for the SOLSC!
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