What does writing look like in my pre-k classroom? Young children are insightful writers. Their work is deep and meaningful. They may not be able to write the words yet, but their ideas still speak volumes.
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Can We Talk?: Teaching Dialogue in Narrative Writing
When it comes to narrative writing, there are few craft moves as powerful as adding dialogue. Through dialogue, a reader can see more clearly into our characters: who they are, how they respond, and what they want. In today’s post, I’ll outline how I’ve used activities and play to teach the elements and conventions of dialogue in narrative writing.
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Instruction for Striving Writers: From the Archives
Writing is not just a fundamental skill; it's a gateway to self-expression, creativity, and academic success. However, the standard approach to instruction may only sometimes be enough for students who struggle with writing. To help these aspiring writers in grades K-6, I'm sharing a collection of past TWT blog posts that provide practical techniques for educators to meet their students' diverse needs.
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Assessing with Clarity: Scaffolded vs. Independent Writing
Are you struggling to decide which writing to assess? Take a closer look at the benefits of assessing both scaffolded and independent pieces of student writing.
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AI Tools for Writing Teachers: Trending Topic
Everywhere you look, new AI tools are emerging for teachers. Here are tools I've found useful for planning and accommodating the differing needs in my classroom.
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Biweekly Recap #ICYMI
Fall is in full swing, and so is writing workshop. I'm so grateful for the ideas and resources shared here on the Two Writing Teachers site. With every week, I emerge with new ideas to try, and new strategies to share with colleagues. Today's recap post highlights some of the great work from the last two weeks.
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Reframing Avoidance: Writers and Perfectionism
Task-avoidant behavior is as much a part of the writing environment as pencils, sticky notes, and writing journals. Rather than seeing struggles as a lack of motivation or work ethic, students can learn that their behaviors may stem from other causes: namely, the struggles that many writers face. Giving students that knowledge, and the strategies to manage their feelings, goes a long way towards building confidence and self-efficacy in writing.
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Bring on the Grammar and Conventions!
Grammar, conventions, and sentence structures have the power to detract meaning and perceived value of writing content. These skills are important to teach students on a daily basis, although it's tricky to balance the focus on conventions with the celebration of content.
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It’s Time for a Chart Check-in: From the TWT Archives
If you’re wondering how to maximize charts in your classroom, these four transformative posts from the #TWTblog archives are sure to inspire.
