Teacher conferences have a way of sneaking up on teachers. The first six weeks go by, routines establish, and life takes on a flow, just in time for conference time. Leah Thomas and I recorded a podcast about conferences that will drop later in October. In the meantime, she and I have coordinated our posts to address this topic on the blog, as well.
Catch Up Quick: Recap
ICYMI: Here's a roundup of our blog posts and podcast episodes that went live in the past two weeks.
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Celebrate Spelling with a Spelling Bee
Spelling bees bring fun and joy to the often disliked subject of spelling. Learn how to host one at your school.
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life
Throughout the month, I am hosting and sharing quotes as to why people write. Maybe some of the reasons will inspire a post or two! Write a post. Share it here. Give some comments to other slicers!
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What To Do When Your Students Can’t (or Won’t) Write About Reading
Writing about reading is often a daunting task for kids, but a few easy moves will make it more successful in your classroom.
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Assessment Strengthens Writers: From the Archives
Maximize the power of assessments for you and your students this year.
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Setting the Tone for Kindergarten Writers at the Beginning of the School Year: Reflective Practice
How will you set a positive and inclusive tone for writing in the first few weeks of school?
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Throughout the month, I am hosting and sharing quotes as to why people write. Maybe some of the reasons will inspire a post or two! Write a post. Share it here. Give some comments to other slicers!
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Contingency Maps for Writing Workshops
Students who struggle with executive function deficits are in every classroom. Here is a strategy and visual tool that may help and inspire problem solving within your writing workshop.
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Biweekly Recap
We've had some important posts over the last two weeks. Here's a recap of what you might have missed.
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Exploring Identity in Writing Workshop: Identity Webs as a Conferring Tool
Add a new tool to your conferring toolbox: students' identity webs. Identity webs can help students bring more of themselves to their writing.
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It’s Tuesday: Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Throughout the month, I am hosting and sharing quotes as to why people write. Maybe some of the reasons will inspire a post or two! Write a post. Share it here. Give some comments to other slicers!
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