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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Biweekly Recap #ICYMI
A round-up of the last two weeks on #TWTBlog and #TWTPod.
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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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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.
