My toolkit has evolved over the last couple of years, but it's just as important to me as it's ever been to have the right resource with or easily accessible to me whenever I sit down next to a writer. This post shares many of the resources that I keep in my toolkit.
The Power of Toolkits: From the Archives
Toolkits make teachers more efficient and effective almost every time they go to teach. I am constantly re-envisioning and refreshing my own, and I found many ideas by going through the archives!
Sign up for the 17th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge #SOL24
The Slice of Life Story Challenge is back for its 17th year, and we're excited to reconnect with our global community of participants and welcome new ones! By signing up, you'll have access to a supportive community of writers and resources to help you make the most of this month-long challenge.
It’s Tuesday! Join us for Slice of Life! #SOL24
Write, share, give. It's time for Tuesday Slice of Life!
How to Become a Better Writing Teacher: Book Review and Giveaway
How to Become a Better Writing Teacher by Matt Glover and Carl Anderson is a comprehensive guide that illuminates the art of teaching writing with insightful strategies and practical advice.
Biweekly Recap #ICYMI
Catch up on the latest from Two Writing Teachers Blog.
Energize Opinion Writing with Surprising Mentor Texts: Ready-to-Go Tip
Unlock engagement in an opinion writing unit of study with mentor texts that widen the possibilities for students.
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The Dissatisfaction Spectrum: Gearing Up for Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing is a powerful tool for writers. It allows them to recognize and articulate those feelings, and creates an avenue for expression, empowerment, and change in the community. Some students need scaffolding when it comes to thinking about issues or problems. Using the dissatisfaction spectrum is one way to bring students in touch with their emotions and identify the topics that matter most in their lives.
Risk-Taking: From the Archives
Have a read through some posts from the archives that highlight risk-taking in writing workshop.
Don’t Forget the Writing Celebration!
Writing celebrations are an important part of the writing process, but they don't have to be complicated. Here are 3 easy ideas to try out.
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