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Category: Your Personal Writing Coach
Nurturing Independent Writers in the Classroom
Fostering independence in writing empowers students and transforms the writing community. Explore practical strategies to create an environment where students take ownership of their writing journey, building confidence and self-reliance.
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Simple and Functional Classroom Design
Creating a student-centered classroom prioritizes student work, individuality, and engagement over elaborate decorations. By embracing ample wall space for student creations, teachers can foster a sense of ownership, promote collaboration, and celebrate student achievements.
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Don’t Forget the Writing Celebration!
Writing celebrations are an important part of the writing process, but they don't have to be complicated. Here are 3 easy ideas to try out.
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Understanding Conference Roles for Effective Student-Teacher Collaboration
All students need an opportunity to know their role in a writing conference so they can set the agenda and receive whatever they need most from you when they have a one-to-one writing conference.
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Bring on the Grammar and Conventions!
Grammar, conventions, and sentence structures have the power to detract meaning and perceived value of writing content. These skills are important to teach students on a daily basis, although it's tricky to balance the focus on conventions with the celebration of content.
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From Woobles to Workshop: Building Accessible Lessons
Learning to crochet this summer helped me revisit my teaching practices when introducing new skills. Try out these three tips to get the most out of each lesson.
