Linguistic transfer occurs naturally for multilingual writers. Bilingual alphabet charts are one way to help students recognize the positive and negative transfer between English and other languages.
Slice of Life Tuesday
It's time to write, share, & give!
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Word-Sentence-Paragraph: Ready-to-Go-Tip
These ready-to-print resources can be adapted for any K-8 classroom using essential skills for any writer.
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Biweekly Recap #ICYMI
Here's a round-up and recap of the last couple of weeks of fabulous ideas!
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Be a Blank Book: Reflective Practice
A blank book is a powerful tool for young writers. It can also be a metaphor for the way that teachers of writing can make meaningful connections with their students.
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It’s Tuesday – Welcome to the Slice of Life
Whatever your mindset, whatever your mood, I hope you find joy, solace, validation - whatever it is you seek - through your writing. Share your link in the comments below, and comment on the work of others.
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A Close Look at Encoding: Reflective Practice
Practical tips for analyzing student writing with a lens of encoding.
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Leaping Into Whole-Class Instruction: From the Archives
Prepare for a seamless shift from community-building to focused instruction as you enter the heart of the school year. Discover a wealth of valuable blog posts about minilessons that will empower your students.
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Writing Wonders
Nonfiction authors often start with wonder. But to spark wonder, we need to “prime the pump” with some knowledge, either by reading a book or article, studying a photograph, or watching a video. That’s where all of Kirsten Larson’s books begin! This post will help you find appropriate media to spark student curiosity and guide them through the process of writing down their wonders. The end result: topics students are eager to research and write during their writing time.
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It’s Tuesday – Welcome to the Slice of Life
It's Tuesday, and you know what that means! Time to dream a little, think a little, write a little. Share the link to your blog in the comments below, and share the joy by commenting on the work of others.
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From Woobles to Workshop: Building Accessible Lessons
Learning to crochet this summer helped me revisit my teaching practices when introducing new skills. Try out these three tips to get the most out of each lesson.
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Biweekly Recap #ICYMI
As the chaos of fall picks up around me (School! Sports! Pumpkins and apples and sweater weather!), I have to remind myself often to slow down, take a deep breath, and recharge. During my hectic weeks it’s easy to miss out on great posts on Two Writing Teachers blog, so I savor the time I make to catch up on the weekends. If you’re in “catch up” mode, too, here’s a quick roundup of some of the latest and greatest posts from the past two weeks!
