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This or That: A Quick Activity to Learn About Writers (and Help Them Learn About Themselves)
One of the things I value most about being a writing teacher is knowing my writers and providing opportunities to help them know themselves. A strategy that recently helped me do this is a “Writing This or That.”
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Not Your Granny’s Grammar: Book Review
As a grammar nerd, I’ve been looking forward to reading Not Your Granny’s Grammar by Patty McGee and Tim Donohue ever since I heard about it when it was barely in draft form. And yes, the final product is worth the wait. Don’t forget to leave a comment about how you hope to use this book to be entered in a chance to win! Thank you, Corwin Press, for sponsoring this giveaway.
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It’s Tuesday: Join Us for a Slice of Life!
It's Tuesday! Time to write, share, give!
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The Rights of a Writer
A short belief statement inspired by Daniel Pennac.
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Start, Stop, Continue, Remember: A New-Year Exercise
At the start of the school year, I often get overwhelmed with ideas to implement in my teaching. This year, I’ve decided to apply a thinking exercise to my own goal-setting. I’m sharing my ideas here, and I’d love for you to consider doing the same alongside me.
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Wally’s Words of Wisdom: Reflective Practice
The beginning of a new school year is a great time to reflect on Vivian Gussin Paley's "Wally's Stories."
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New Season, New Timeline: An Update on Our Podcast Return
Season Four of the Two Writing Teachers Podcast will be delayed. Read the full update to find out when new episodes will return and how to stay connected in the meantime.
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Staying Curious About Writing Instruction-A Shared Responsibility
Flipping through her daughters’ schoolwork, Jessica Carey mourned the loss of the full, messy writing notebooks she used to treasure. In this post, she shares why writing still matters and how we can each play a role in keeping it alive for kids.
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From Memory to Mastery
Writing is a brain-based process that relies on practice, rest, and retrieval to move skills from effortful to automatic. When teachers use simple, consistent strategies, they help students free up brainpower for creativity and deeper expression.
