Deb shared fabulous ideas about developing authentic audiences in a post she wrote for the blog series on What Matters Most.
Watch and Notice–Part of #TWTBlog’s Throwback Week
Dana's post on the power of demonstration writing is one of my favorites. Writers love to see their teachers write, and teachers have a terrific platform for instructing using this technique.
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Incorporating Play-Based Learning in Writing Workshop at any Age- Part of #TWTblog Throwback Week
I am honored to share Beth's post today on Incorporating Play-Based Learning in Writing Workshop. We need to bring the joy back to our teaching, and Beth's post is a roadmap to get started.
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Straight From Students: Why Teachers Should Write: Part Of #TWTBLOG’S Throwback Week
Melanie asked the students, "What makes you feel like a writer?" Read the voices from the classroom. YOUR writing matters to YOUR students.
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It’s Tuesday! Write. Give. Share.
It's Tuesday! Write a post. Share your link. Give at least 3 comments to other Slicers!
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It’s Not Just About the Notebook — Part of #TWTBlog’s Throwback Week
Read what happens when Lisa makes a commitment to her writer's notebook.
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We Are Writers Here: Part of #TWTBlog’s Throwback Week
This week on Two Writing Teachers, we are each chosing another co-author’s previously published post to feature as part of our Throwback Week.
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Three Favorite Word Wall Games
A well-planned word wall allows students to quickly access familiar high frequency words from word study instruction. As they are writing, they can simply glance up, find the word, and continue to write. With the word wall, there's no need to interrupt their work to search through a dictionary or booklet. Glancing at the word word… Continue reading Three Favorite Word Wall Games
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Using Mentor Texts With Students
Kelly Boswell reminded me of a three step process for using mentor texts with students.
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‘Tis the Season… Where Did the Writing Go?
Maybe you teach in a school where all is calm during the weeks between the end of Thanksgiving weekend and the beginning of Winter break. I do not. (If you do, will you share your secret?) It is a busy time for most of us, both in and beyond school. All too often writing workshop… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season… Where Did the Writing Go?
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A Class Hub To The Rescue!
A class hub can make all the difference for digital writing and learning!
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It’s Tuesday! Write. Share. Give.
Happy Thanksgiving from our writing space to yours!
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