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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!
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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.
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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.
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It’s Tuesday! Join us for Slice of Life
Write, share, and give on this last Tuesday of August.
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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.
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Catch Up Quick: Recap
As you settle into a new school year, we hope you'll find some time to read (or re-read) the most recent posts from #TWTBlog!
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Three Ways to Make Student Growth Visible Across the Year
Young writers show tremendous growth each year, but sometimes lack the tools or the skills to see it. This year, be intentional about putting systems and routines into place that not only make this growth visible but also allow your students to push themselves in new directions.
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It’s Tuesday! Share Your Slice of Life.
Write, share, give.
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Five Books to Help Build a Writing Community
Discover how building a writing community in your classroom can transform your students' writing experiences and foster a sense of belonging. Learn about five picture books that will inspire meaningful conversations and support the development of a collaborative, inclusive writing community. Leave a comment on the blog post for a chance to win all five books, perfect for building a supportive writing environment!
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Creating Classroom Environments to Launch the School Year: From the Archives
As you prepare to start a new school year, consider refreshing your classroom environment with inspiration from this 2015 August Blog Series throwback!
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Getting to Know You: Building Classroom Community Through Shared Writing
Get to know each student and build classroom community with this beginning-of-the year shared writing activity that also includes language development for multilingual learners.
