accessibility · executive function · neurodiversity · Ready-to-Go Tip · reluctant writers

Contingency Maps for Writing Workshops

Students who struggle with executive function deficits are in every classroom. Here is a strategy and visual tool that may help and inspire problem solving within your writing workshop.

Recap

Biweekly Recap

We've had some important posts over the last two weeks. Here's a recap of what you might have missed.

conferring · Reflective Practice · revision · strategic conferring · writer identity

Exploring Identity in Writing Workshop: Identity Webs as a Conferring Tool

Add a new tool to your conferring toolbox: students' identity webs. Identity webs can help students bring more of themselves to their writing.

writing workshop

It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!

Throughout the month, I am hosting and sharing quotes as to why people write. Maybe some of the reasons will inspire a post or two! Write a post. Share it here. Give some comments to other slicers!

Inventive spelling · primary grades · spelling · Trending Topic

Growing Thoughtful Spellers

Young writers need freedom to invent spellings, fostering confidence and phonological awareness. As they progress, understanding English orthography's complex structure becomes crucial. The goal isn't perfect spelling, but developing thoughtful encoders who analyze words. By balancing creativity with gradual introduction of conventions, we guide children towards becoming confident, reflective spellers and skilled writers.

From the Archives

This is the Year I’m Going to…: From the Archives

Dream big this school year.

independence · Your Personal Writing Coach

Nurturing Independent Writers in the Classroom

Fostering independence in writing empowers students and transforms the writing community. Explore practical strategies to create an environment where students take ownership of their writing journey, building confidence and self-reliance.

slice of life

It’s Tuesday: Join us for Slice of Life

Throughout the month, I am hosting and sharing quotes as to why people write. Maybe some of the reasons will inspire a post or two! Write a post. Share it here. Give some comments to other slicers!

ELL · From the Archives · multilingual

Supporting English Language Learners: From The Archives

I'm always searching for ways to support English Language Learners in writing. Luckily, there’s a wealth of resources from the Two Writing Teachers archive to give me a boost! I’ve collected some of my favorites from years past, and I’m sharing them with you.

collaboration

Introducing the Two Writing Teachers Learning Community Facebook Group

Read to learn how to join our new Facebook group, a collaborative place for questions, ideas, and resources.

Slice of Life Story Challenge

It’s Tuesday! Join us for Slice of Life

Write, share, and give on this last Tuesday of August.

back to school

Beginning the Year With a Few Questions

Especially on the first day, but throughout the first weeks of school, I try hard to imagine who knows and loves the child that sits at a desk-- here are a few questions I'll carry with me as I connect and reconnect with children.