Spending a week at the TCRWP's Reading Institute is good for my soul. I always learn so much when I attend an institute. It's going to take time for me to sort through my notes (Yes, I still take notes with a notebook and a pen!) so I can share them with you in a… Continue reading A Few Things from the Reading Institute
Guy-Write: Chatting About Male Writers with Ralph Fletcher
Anyone who has ever read Ralph Fletcher's books for young writers (e.g., A Writer's Notebook, How Writers Work, Live Writing), will find his newest book, Guy-Write: What Every Gut Writer Needs to Know (Holt), to be a welcome addition to a classroom's writing center. Fletcher writes this book for boys who love to write who… Continue reading Guy-Write: Chatting About Male Writers with Ralph Fletcher
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What is it you do?
We were at a family reunion last weekend and had too-few minutes to visit with one of my favorite cousins who I only get to see once a year at the reunion. She asked, "So what exactly do you do?" The easy answer: I'm a writing coach. And then: I work with teachers, from kindergarten… Continue reading What is it you do?
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Pop Culture References Make Minilesson Connections Come Alive
Maggie Beattie Roberts, my section leader for "Tap the Power of Technology and Media to Teach Higher Level Comprehension," suggested using pop culture references as one way to engage students in minilessons. (Pop culture references can come from TV, movies, music, video games, fashion, celebrity culture, etc.) Our "homework," as part of the Reading Institute,… Continue reading Pop Culture References Make Minilesson Connections Come Alive
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The Weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge
Please link the Slice of Life Story you write today to this post by leaving a comment. Be sure to check out other bloggers' writing by clicking through the links in the comment section of this post. Please come back later today (or even tomorrow) to read through the links of a few other Slicers… Continue reading The Weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge
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Making Writer’s Notebooks Personal
In my last post, there was this comment: Heather on Saturday August 4, 2012 at 1:06 pm said: Thanks for these ideas! But I really can’t wait to read about your ideas on writer’s notebooks on Monday! I need to breathe new life in to them in our classroom…I do not feel that I have found a way… Continue reading Making Writer’s Notebooks Personal
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Reading Institute
I will be attending the Teachers College Summer Reading Institute this week. While this will be my ninth summer institute, it's only going to be my third time attending their Reading Institute. Since I'm a NY State certified literacy specialist, which encompasses reading and writing, I decided it was time to pay more attention to… Continue reading Reading Institute
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Writing Supplies
This week we bought school supplies for our kids. Although there was a list and three excited children, I found it difficult to focus. Instead I was envisioning the possibilities for writing centers. I've come to believe when there is access to supplies, there is access to inspiration. When supplies and inspiration are available, stories,… Continue reading Writing Supplies
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An Interview with Tad Hills + a Book Giveaway
Tad Hills's new book, Rocket Writes a Story, is as touching and well-written as the first Rocket book, Rocket Learned to Read. This book is sure to become a mentor text in primary writing workshops since Rocket has trouble generating ideas for writing and moving through the writing process. I am quite sure that the tale… Continue reading An Interview with Tad Hills + a Book Giveaway
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Hello August
I'm glad you are here (both August, and you, reader). It's time to transition again. I will reclaim the joy of a schedule, while at the same time mourn the loss of summer pace. It's a slow, but timely transition. I trust you, August, knowing you will once again help me prepare for the start… Continue reading Hello August
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The Weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge
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The Weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge
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