The truth in writing -- and in many aspects of life -- is that there isn’t really one way to do anything. The strongest writers understand their options and are flexible and intentional with their choices. That’s repertoire!
Writing Because You Want To: Nurturing Independence From the Start
How do you encourage students to write at home without mandating they do so? Read on for some ideas! Please share your ideas in the comments and keep our conversation going.
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A Writer’s Mindset: Nurturing Independence from the Start
Does the mindset of our student writers impact their independence? How does OUR mindset impact their independence as writers?
After a lot of researching, reading, writing, and reflecting I'm sharing some insights and steps toward building a growth mindset in our classroom communities of writers. Join in the conversation!
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When Writers Choose the Genre: Nurturing Independence from the Start
We don’t just want writers to be independent writers in our classrooms, we want them to be independent writers in the world! To do that, we need to offer frequent opportunities for them to begin with ideas, then choose genre — instead of the other way around.
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The Importance of Establishing Routines: Nurturing Independence from the Start
There are some routines that are more important to teach than others during the first six weeks of school. In the midst of building classroom community and starting to teach curriculum, there are a dozen routines one can model with students so writing workshop runs efficiently.
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Routines and Structures of Writing Workshop: Nurturing Independence from the Start
In this post, I'll describe how four parts of writing workshop can foster independence: Minilessons, Independent Writing Time, Partner Time, and the Reflection/Closing.
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It’s Tuesday! Join the Slice of Life Community
It's Tuesday! Time to write, share and give!
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The Importance of Starting Practice with WHY: Nurturing Independence from the Start
How often do we ask ourselves about what leads our thinking on the teaching of writing? Is our purpose curriculum, or something much more significant? Why do we teach the way we do? And… How do we articulate why this, not that?
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Approximation vs. Mastery: Nurturing Independence from the Start
As our students write this year, it will be important for us to remember that they are still learners, and as such, they will be approximating. It will be unlikely they will reach mastery. Understanding this can actually improve our teaching...
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Nurturing Independence From the Start
This week, the authors at Two Writing Teachers share ideas for building independence in your writing workshops. Here's a preview of what our series includes.
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Why Independent Work Time Matters
In the spring of 2019, sitting with a small group of 6th grade writers, I shared a video of Jack Ma, speaking on the future of education. https://youtu.be/rHt-5-RyrJk “Education is a big, big challenge now... the things we teach our kids are the things of the past 200 years… “ expressed Jack Ma, in the… Continue reading Why Independent Work Time Matters
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Launching the Year by Connecting to the Known
Brows furrowed, I stared worriedly at the red marks on my rough draft. Shifting uncomfortably in the red leather chair, I brought my eyes upward to meet the gaze of the woman sitting across from me. There sat my favorite college professor, who also served as my senior advisor and evaluator of my final thesis… Continue reading Launching the Year by Connecting to the Known
