Whether you've been teaching writing for decades or you're just completing your first year, there are always so many questions to ask oneself when reflecting upon the school year.
It’s Tuesday– Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Welcome to Slice of Life Tuesday! Anyone is welcome to this writing community. Capture a moment in writing, and share it here by linking to your blog in the comments.
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One Line a Day Journals
This year I am wondering if the old saying “less is more” might be true when it comes to summer journals for my students.
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Summer Writing: From the Archives
Summer writing plans can be next week's lesson plans! Find inspiration as you consider how to wind down the year and wind up student writing for summer.
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Supporting Caregivers in Setting Up Writing Routines for Summer
Read about tips to pass along to caregivers to support writers in continuing to strengthen their writing identities all summer long!
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It’s Tuesday– Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Welcome to Slice of Life Tuesday! Anyone is welcome to this writing community. Capture a moment in writing, and share it here by linking to your blog in the comments.
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Simple and Functional Classroom Design
Creating a student-centered classroom prioritizes student work, individuality, and engagement over elaborate decorations. By embracing ample wall space for student creations, teachers can foster a sense of ownership, promote collaboration, and celebrate student achievements.
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Catch Up Quick: A Roundup of Recent Posts #ICYMI
Did you miss a post from the Two Writing Teachers? Check out this recap post to catch up everything from sentence expansion to taboo writing topics.
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Poop, Gamers, and Guns, OH MY!
Yes- writers in my class write about uncomfortable topics. Here's why.
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It’s Tuesday- Welcome to Slice of Life!
Welcome to Slice of Life Tuesday! Take a few moments today to commit some words to the page (or screen)! I'm looking forward to hosting this month, and I’m glad you're choosing to write!
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Sentence Expansion to Build Fluency: Straight From the Classroom
Sentence expansion has been a technique I've used with many students from early elementary grades up through middle school, and it has provided practice opportunities for creating increasingly complex sentences with consistent use of conventions.
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Ending the Year With Grace: From the Archives
This time of year is a frenzied leap from task to task, without the joy or benefit of reflection. So, for today’s “From the Archive” post, I thought I’d slow myself down long enough to explore ways to savor and enjoy these last days with my students. Enjoy!
