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?
Category: young authors
Student-Written Mentor Texts: Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts
As you embark on using, student-written mentor texts push yourself beyond the flawless and visually perfect pieces. Look for the gems buried behind the messy and sometimes crumpled papers. Search for opportunities for all students to shine and guide other writers. All writers have value.
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My Re-Programming Process
Sometimes you just have to start over.
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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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Getting Students Published
I've had four of my former treasures (I'm borrowing a Jen Barney word here!) get published in New Moon Magazine for Girls and Their Dreams. However, I don't just teach talented female writers; I have some exceptional male writers in my classes too! Hence, I have been looking for places where they can sent their… Continue reading Getting Students Published
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Schools & Technology
As I may have mentioned, some of my students (past and present) have begun blogging. Uber cool, but uber risky if they are not monitored closely by me and/or their parent. I found some great suggestions for student technology routines over at the P.S. 124 Blog. However, I'd LOVE to learn more about other schools'… Continue reading Schools & Technology
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A Retrospective of Posts
I was on Bethany's Blog this morning and came across a meme. Since I woke up around 4:00 a.m. this morning (couldn't sleep), I decided to give it a whirl. So, here I am! Here's the drill with the meme: Go back through your archives and post the links to five of your favorite blog… Continue reading A Retrospective of Posts
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Writers’ Window: Another place for young writers to get published!
Check out Writers' Window, which is a website that publishes student work as long as the child follows the submission guidelines. BTW: One of my students began reading New Moon Magazine for Girls and Their Dreams yesterday. First of all, I can't tear it away from her. (I practically had to force her to read… Continue reading Writers’ Window: Another place for young writers to get published!
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New Magazine for Student Writers
The first issue of Launch Pad: Where Young Authors and Illustrators Take Off will be coming out this January/February (2008), according to Reading Today, which arrived at my apartment yesterday. I explored Launch Pad's Website and found the following information about student submissions: Launch Pad invites submissions of creative works by young authors and illustrators,… Continue reading New Magazine for Student Writers
