I had the pleasure of speaking about "Curating and Cultivating a Virtual Community of Writers" with the members of the Chester County Reading Association this afternoon. I talked about the ways blogging, microblogging, other digital technologies allow teacher-writers to interact with each other worldwide.
What’s Your Process?
Listen to a group of 6th graders discuss their writing process.
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The Opposite of Loneliness + a Book Giveaway
I rarely read collections of short stories or essays, but I made an exception for The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by Marina Keegan. It's a book written by a debut author. Unfortunately, it's her final title since she died tragically in 2012.
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Write, Share, Give: It’s SOL Time
Share a story from your well.
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Exploring Content-Based Poetry
Looking for a writing exercise that effectively blends content learning and poetry? A technique borrowed from Georgia Heard could be just the thing.
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It’s SOL Time!
What's going on in your world today? Share your story here today at TWT!
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April Vacation
Here in Vermont, winter is white and sparkly, all jingle bells and sleigh rides. Summer is green and luscious, with blue skies and sunshine. Fall is golden and red and drop dead gorgeous. And then there's spring. Spring is a sort of grey area here--literally--everything is grey. The snow is melting, leaving behind grey pools… Continue reading April Vacation
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How to Write a Poem: An Exercise
"Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” ―William Wordsworth
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Creating mini-units of study in writing workshop: writing to bear witness.
In my sixth grade class, we cycle through a set of genres every Writing Workshop year: personal narrative, memoir, feature article, poetry, profiles, and persuasive letters and research based essays. Taken together, these make for a jam-packed year of writing. And yet, every once in a while, an idea for something new to add to… Continue reading Creating mini-units of study in writing workshop: writing to bear witness.
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Sharing Some Exciting News
I'm proud to announce my second professional book with Stenhouse Publishers will be coming to you in the winter of 2016.
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Prize Announcement for the 7th Annual SOLSC!
Announcing the prize winners from the 7th Annual SOLSC!
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SOL Tuesday is here!
Join us today by writing a slice of your life, sharing your link, and giving comments to at least three other Slicers.
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 