Literary Essays are one of the most formal ways to write about reading. Though they may be formal, they need not be taxing or daunting. In this post, you will learn how to support your students in writing quick, thoughtful literary essays in just a class period or two. Really!
Write, Share, Give: SOL Time
“To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” ―Victor Hugo
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Writing About Reading Blog Series
Lifting a line, creating a character connections web, and visual note taking are three ways for students to write about their reading. All three ways provide an opportunity for students to share their thinking, offering more than just a summary of the book. All three ways offer a glimpse into their minds as readers.
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Reflection and Growth: Writing in Preschool
Have you ever found yourself in this place? A place where you begin to see something missing and immediately want to change? Be better? I hope so!
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Following through with “I do. We do. You do.” in writing workshop.
Yesterday, Stacey wrote a thoughtful post about how we lead our students to ownership of their learning habits, and she concluded with these wise words: “Doing something for someone else doesn’t help them grow. The magic happens when we gradually release responsibility for something over time so others can flourish as a result of our… Continue reading Following through with “I do. We do. You do.” in writing workshop.
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I Do. We Do. You Do.
The gradual release of responsibility works for teaching one's mom how to use a smart phone just as well as it works for teaching writers.
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Write, Share, Give: SOLS Time
“Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.” ― Ray Bradbury
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Erasure Poetry
Erasure poetry is a form of "found poetry." An Erasure poem is created by erasing words from an existing text and then using the leftover words to write a poem.
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Tapping Into Motivation
How do you motivate students and tap into their interests? What are you doing to create an environment that allows students to take a risk?
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Making space for writing (lots of it) in Social Studies
I love teaching writing and reading workshop, but there’s a special place in my heart for the third subject I teach: social studies. Part of the reason for this is just a love of history, and part of the reason is because it allows me to reach into my reading/writing bag of tricks in order… Continue reading Making space for writing (lots of it) in Social Studies
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A Master Writer’s Notebook in Evernote
A few years ago I thought I had a brilliant idea. I created a master writer's notebook since my notebook writing, which I shared with students during writing conferences and in minilessons, was spread out in several writer's notebooks. Instead of carrying multiple writer's notebooks with me when I conferred, I thought it would be… Continue reading A Master Writer’s Notebook in Evernote
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Write, Share, Give: SOLS Time
“Write what should not be forgotten.” ― Isabel Allende
