Recap

A Recap of Recent Posts- #ICYMI

Make sure you didn't miss anything this month with this roundup of recent posts and podcasts.

elaboration · informational writing · nonfiction writing

Ten Types of Facts for Nonfiction Writers

Naming and modeling different kinds of facts offers tangible ways for students to revise and elaborate informational texts.

slice of life

Write, Share, Give! It’s Tuesday!

Do you have a story to tell? It's Slice of Life Tuesday!

Reflective Practice · writing workshop

Reclaiming Joy in Writing: An Update

In the spring of 2022, I started a writing initiative in my district. With a cohort of dedicated teachers, we worked to instill joy, foster independence, and create writing community. Where are we now?

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge 2024: The Power of Perspectives for Writers

Perhaps this week, consider challenging students to revisit stories, especially personal narratives, and write them from a different person’s point of view. Maybe students write only small snippets of a longer story, and that’s okay!

From the Archives · interactive writing · shared writing

Interactive Writing and Shared Writing: From the Archives

Whether you're a veteran teacher or early on in your career, there's always something to be gained from brushing up on the ins and outs of interactive and shared writing.

independence · Reflective Practice · stamina · writing process

Spot the Difference–Accommodation or Modification: Reflective Practice

How do you create accessibility for writers in the classroom? Today, I'm reflecting on shifting between accommodations and modifications to meet students where they are.

slice of life

Join Us for Slice of Life Tuesday!

Keep your writing momentum going! It's Slice of Life Tuesday!

writing workshop

How to Be a Writing Influencer: Reflective Practice

Today, Jessica Carey shares how her experience helping others find their stories can help influence the curriculum and students seeing themselves as writers.

SOLSC Classroom Challenge

The Student Slice of Life Story Challenge Begins Tomorrow!

The April Classroom Challenge begins in one day!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 31 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

It's Day 31! Time to celebrate!

Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 30 of the March SOLSC #SOL24

It's day 30 of our 31 day challenge! The finish line is in sight!