I'm finding myself at a point of reflection as I continue teaching middle school writers.
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Where the Curriculum Meets the Real World: Straight From the Classroom
What a treat! A news article written by a class of fifth graders, just for you...writing teachers! Come read about the joy and learning that happened when one fifth-grade class took on a collaborative piece of writing.
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Diving Into Information Writing: From the Archives
Nine years ago, the #TWTBlog co-author team shared a blog series on information writing for classroom teachers and literacy coaches. Each of the eight posts provided practical strategies aimed at enhancing teaching practices. The series remains relevant today for any educator seeking to improve information writing instruction.
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Mentor Texts for Writing About Bodily Functions + Book Giveaways
Explore high-quality mentor texts that tackle topics like germs, farts, and poop in a fun and educational way! Discover how these engaging books can inspire young writers to address challenging topics with humor and respect. Plus, share your thoughts in the comments for a chance to receive some wonderful book giveaways!
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Trust the Process
One of the most important things I've learned as a teacher of writing in kindergarten is to trust the process no matter how messy it gets.
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ICYMI: TWT Blog Recap
Have you missed a TWT Blog post or podcast episode in the past two weeks? It's time to catch up with today's recap!
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From Fire to Frying Pan: Teaching After Trauma
After being on leave, I returned to teaching last week. If you (or someone you love) have undergone grief or trauma, you might recognize the process of re-entry back to school. I'm sharing my experiences in the hope of making others feel less alone.
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Welcome to Slice of Life for the month of November! We hope you will share your writing with us and also make comments on the writing of fellow Slicers. Thank you for participating and making space for this meaningful work.
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Empowering Mentors at a Multiage Writing Celebration
Read how second graders mentor younger writers during a narrative writing celebration.
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Blog Series Throwback
Over the years, Two Writing Teachers authors have created several blog series that highlight topics within writing instruction. Each of these three series is worth spending some exploration time on! You'll definitely find inspiration!
