When I look at my kindergarten students' writing, I begin with two simple questions: "What do I notice?" and, "What do I wonder?" By leading with inquiry, I am able to see their work more objectively and with less judgment.
Writing Lab: An Experimental Approach to Craft
Time is a precious resource in the classroom. In this post, I share how I balance independent work with whole-class instruction when time is limited.
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It’s Tuesday: Join us for Slice of Life!
Write, Share, Give.
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Writing With Open Eyes: Teaching Young Writers to Recognize Bias and Create with Clarity
The purpose of writing is to impact readers. This post explores strategies for helping students of all ages understand the bias that lives in writing and how to express ideas with clarity and intention.
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Three Practical Tips to Boost Volume in Writing
If you’re tired of hearing the phrase, “I’m done!” echo through your classroom, this post is for you! Getting your students writing with sky-high volume using these three, easy-to-implement tips.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
Write. Share. Give. Welcome back to the weekly Slice of Life! Write what’s on your mind, share your links below, and give some comment love to your online colleagues. Need a bit of inspiration? This week, I'm getting my slice from a different direction...journaling on my phone! Learn more about it by reading this gift article from the New York Times.… Continue reading Slice of Life Tuesday
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Ranking Student Work: A Collaborative Unit Launch
Challenging students to rank peer writing was the perfect way to kick off a new unit.
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ICYMI and Giveaway Winner: Modernizing Mentor Texts
Did you catch our latest blog series, Modernizing Mentor Texts? Check out this roundup of the full collection of resources and tips!
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SOL Tuesday
Welcome back to the weekly Slice of Life! Write what’s on your mind, share your links below, and give some comment love to your online colleagues. Don’t forget that the link to sign up for the annual Slice of Life Story Challenge is now live! Find information and the sign-up here. You can also learn more about the Classroom Slice of Life… Continue reading SOL Tuesday
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Stronger & Clearer: A Partnership Protocol
The Stronger & Clearer protocol incorporates oral rehearsal, peer feedback, and revision into the writing process. Check out the steps to try this partnership protocol in your own classroom.
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Mentor Texts for Emergent Writers: Modernizing Mentor Texts
What role do mentor texts play in the writing lives of our youngest children?
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Students as Creators: Modernizing Mentor Texts
I also believe young writers can and should take guidance from one another. In my classroom, student mentor text falls into three general categories. In this post, I’ll share how I gather that text, when I use it, and why it benefits our community of writers.
