Before my daughter plays a soccer game or scrimmages, her team goes through several warm-up exercises. Watching the go through the motions, I’m impressed that they all seem to enjoy the warm-ups, and they also can explain the purpose of them. It has helped me to think of these grammar games as the girls think of their soccer warm-ups. They’re quick, they’re fun, and they’re relevant to writing.
OLW Reflection: Step
Reflecting on the steps of the year as I watch students taking their own.
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What’s the Keynote of the Unit?
Hurriedly making my way through the front door of the majestic Riverside Chapel on Manhattan's Upper West Side, I glanced at my watch. Late, I thought to myself. Oh well, I'm sure I can still find a seat. To my surprise, I was politely directed not to the actual main body of the chapel, but… Continue reading What’s the Keynote of the Unit?
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Adventures in First Grade Writing
When you love writing, and love teaching writing, and when you blog often about the teaching of writing, it's a wee bit awkward when your own first grade son refuses to write in school.
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It’s SOL Tuesday!
Warm up with a story.
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Don’t Skimp on the Compliment.
Mark Twain once said, "I can live for two months on a good compliment." While our students should regularly receive compliments from their teachers, good ones can fuel their ambition and willingness to stretch themselves as writers.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Two Writing Teachers Team
On behalf of our team at Two Writing Teachers, I’d like to thank you, our readers, for your dedication to the teaching of writing, and for the incredible community of educators you have helped us to build.
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From Markers to Emojis in Digital Writing: It’s All About the Purpose and Voice
My head was spinning and the next thing I knew I was wondering how the allure of emojis and marking up could lift student voice and motivation in writing
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Write. Share. Give.
What's new in your world? Share a story and connect with a community. It's SOL Tuesday!
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ICYMI: TWT’s Homework Mini-Series
Last week, we hosted a mini-series on homework and the role it plays in elementary and middle school writing workshops.
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Ways to Involve Caregivers: Homework and the Writing Workshop
I don't remember sharing writing experiences at home when my daughters were in elementary school. I wish we had.
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Nightly Writing: Homework and the Writing Workshop
Four ways to encourage students to write after the school day is finished WITHOUT assigning writing as homework.
