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Self-Assessment: Assessment Strengthens Writers
Annie began reading, the first few words showing strong attempted spelling, "I went to the forest and followed a path...." As she continued, her stamina for attempted spelling waned. Her enthusiasm and eagerness to share did not change! She kept reading her story with fluency and excitement. When Annie finished, she turned to the class, and the writers greeted her with silent applause and Annie beamed.
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Writing Portfolios: Assessment Strengthens Writers
Writing portfolios are a powerful assessment tool.
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Collaborating with Colleagues: Assessment Strengthens Writers
Assessment has played a big role in my shifts as a writing teacher. Colleagues have helped me get there. Come see my journey of the people in my life who have not only impacted the writers in my classroom but have impacted me as a teacher. Assessment strengthens all of us when done right!
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The Joys, Wonders, and Challenges of On-Demand Writing: Assessment Strengthens Writers Blog Series
I'll be honest. I actually love on-demand writing assessments.
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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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