slice of life

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poetry · Ready-to-Go Tip

Joyful Offerings: Poems of Gratitude

This season offers the time and opportunity to practice gratitude. Today, I'd like to share two of my favorite poetry exercises for reflection and appreciation.

From the Archives · stamina

Writing Stamina: From the Archives

Writing stamina has been a topic our co-author team has tackled for many years. Explore posts from the archives that span ages, strategies, and tools.

authentic writing · Ready-to-Go Tip

Leaning into Spontaneous Writing Moments

By opening ourselves up to the possibilities that lie within writing invitations, we can still hold true to a scope and sequence while also sneaking in opportunities for spontaneous writing throughout the day.

slice of life

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Ready-to-Go Tip

Three Ideas for Energizing Writing

I love thinking about ways to make writing important for students, and I'm excited to see how these initiatives unfold and share them with readers. If you try any of them, I'd love to hear!

Recap

Biweekly Recap #ICYMI

A round-up of the last two weeks on #TWTBlog and #TWTPod.

early childhood · Reflective Practice

A Glimpse into Pre-K Writing: Reflective Practice

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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play · Ready-to-Go Tip

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.

accessibility · assistive technology · From the Archives · learning support · reluctant writers · struggling writers

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.

assessment · formative assessment

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.