We're sharing our presentations from NCTE with you, along with quotes I jotted down from a variety of authors and literacy leaders. ALSO, take a peek at some photos from our Slicer Dinner.
I’m My Own Dog + A Giveaway
This book will serve many purposes in your writing workshop, not the least of which is a good laugh. Comment on the post to enter the giveaway!
#TWTBlog Session at #NCTE14: Live Tweets from the Event!
Live tweets from #NCTE14! Join us at 9:30EST at #TWTBlog.
Give It Your Best Try…And Move On!
If you are a young kid, and you are trying to spell a word, what do you do?
Will We See You?
We are excited to present at #NCTE14 this year. Come check out our session G.07, Saturday at 9:30!
Getting Unstuck
"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." -Jack London
Slice of Life Story Challenge: Every Tuesday!
Join us! Share a story from your life!
The Physical Act of Writing
We spend lots of time talking about the writing process here at TWT. This post tackles something that has nothing to do with meaning, structure, focus, word choice, elaboration, voice, or conventions. It deals with the physical act of writing, which can be challenging for some children.
Biographies: Creating Connections
Writers of biographies must draw their readers into the story.
Five Quick Tips to Declutter your Writing Workshop
Feeling your writing workshop isn't running as smoothly as it could? Now is the time to declutter.
Supporting Boy Writers: An Interview with Ralph Fletcher
Have you ever banned a topic from your writing workshop? If you have, you’re not alone…but you may want to think twice about that policy.
Be a Teacher Who Writes Poetry
Need some inspiration? Try writing a poem today using one of these tips for getting started!

