I'll be honest. I actually love on-demand writing assessments.
Record Keeping- Why and How: Assessment Strengthens Writers
We teachers keep all kinds of records and notes- attendance records, records of the books our students read, records about math concepts mastered, and spelling words missed. Yet, many of us struggle to figure out the how and why of record keeping in writing workshop. If you don’t believe me, Google “record keeping in writing… Continue reading Record Keeping- Why and How: Assessment Strengthens Writers
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Communicating With Families: Assessment Strengthens Writers
Join me as I imagine how a parent/teacher conversation about writing assessments might go...
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It’s Tuesday! Write. Share. Give.
Welcome to Slice of Life Tuesday! We are so glad you're here today!
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What Constitutes an Assessment? Assessment Strengthens Writers
Assessment serves several purposes, and when used intentionally, can drive instruction in meaningful ways for our learners.
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NEW BLOG SERIES: Assessment Strengthens Writers
Over the next seven days, my friends and I here at Two Writing Teachers will share important concepts around assessment in writing workshops. We have all given a lot of thought to our best practices when it comes to using assessments to strengthen student learning. While sometimes assessment seems like an infringement on precious instructional minute,… Continue reading NEW BLOG SERIES: Assessment Strengthens Writers
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Pursue a Passion Project!
How might you use writing to tap into your personal passions? Are you writing a piece that makes you "ache with caring"? And in a chock-full, busy-every-minute life, how can educators find time for writing that is deeply meaningful, with the lens of replicating this experience for students?
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Thoughtful Feedback
One way to become a community of writers is to leave thoughtful feedback.
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Pablo and His Chair + Giveaways!
Meet Pablo and take an adventure in Delphine Perret's book as he travels the world!
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Conferring Tip: Listening Closely
A wise person once told me, conferring is the heart of the writing workshop. And much has been written about how to go about conferring effectively. Guides and professional books abound, videos, websites (this one included), and there's even an app or two out there complete with drop-down menus and spreadsheets. But all of the… Continue reading Conferring Tip: Listening Closely
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It’s Tuesday! Write. Give. Share.
It's Tuesday! Time to write, share and give!
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Reminders About Small Group Instruction
Whenever I pull a small group for a lesson, there are some important guidelines I try to remember and follow.
