Today's guest author, Ruth Behar, states, "When I think about the most essential reason why I write, it is to remember. To remember those who came before me and what they thought and how they lived and what they dreamed of. "
A Sneek Peek at the 9th Annual #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series
Starting tomorrow, picture book, middle-grade, and professional-teaching authors will share their insights on writing, their processes, and the path to publishing in #TWTBlog's Author Spotlight Series. We want to hear your thoughts throughout the week, so there's a book giveaway for those who share comments on each author's post!
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Virtual Field Trips to Slice About!
Did you know you can slice about things you experience digitally? Here are some fun opportunities for students to virtually embark upon and write about.
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A Recap of Recent Posts- #ICYMI
Make sure you didn't miss anything this month with this roundup of recent posts and podcasts.
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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.
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Write, Share, Give! It’s Tuesday!
Do you have a story to tell? It's Slice of Life Tuesday!
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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?
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Join Us for Slice of Life Tuesday!
Keep your writing momentum going! It's Slice of Life Tuesday!
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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.
