Discover the transformative power of "I'm Really Into" essays in the aftermath of a school fire. This engaging teaching approach fosters student connection, amplifies voices, and sparks authentic exploration, while offering practical tips for implementation. Experience the joy of learning with this insightful guest blog post.
Strong Writers: Save a Seat for Every Writer
Throughout this series, we’ve invited all kinds of writers to our table, focusing on students whose presence brings a different dimension to our writing instruction. Today, I’d like to pull up one more chair for a student who doesn’t always figure in conversations around writing support. I’m talking about strong writers.
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Artists: Save a Seat for Every Writer
Drawing is integral to the writing process for emergent and developing writers. How can teachers save a seat and meet the needs of their artists?
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Word Explorers: Save a Seat for Every Writer
Word Explorers may find balancing the many tasks that go into writing–encoding, handwriting, grammar, vocabulary, process, craft, etc.--a heavier cognitive load than their peers. Their perfect seat has both an appropriate amount of scaffolding and a clear focus.
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The Social Writers: Save a Seat For Every Writer
How can we channel the communications skills of chatty kids? The answer: Let kids talk during writing workshop!
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Passionate Writers: Save a Seat for Every Writer
Passionate writers focus on certain topics and can expand their ideas across genres. They can develop their unique voice and perspective by identifying their recurring themes. With guidance and support, these writers can flourish and become experts in their favorite topics, leading to greater success in the writing workshop.
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It’s Tuesday- Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Many people have talked about how writing and journaling offer opportunities to live life twice. For me, slicing makes moments become more important since I return to the details and feelings of the moment. Revisit your moment. Write your slice. Share it here as a comment, and then head over to others' blogs to read what they have chosen to remember and share.
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Stamina Seekers: Save a Seat for Every Writer
Building stamina as a writer takes practice and patience. With the right tools, teachers can provide an environment where students who seek stamina can thrive.
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Overview: Save a Seat for Every Writer
This week’s #TWTBlog series leans into the metaphor of setting a table that invites and welcomes everyone, regardless of stamina, strengths, and personal preferences. What would you hope that your seat at the table includes? And how do you make sure that all writers find their seats to grow and celebrate in your writing classroom?
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The Power of a Guided Journal: Reflective Practice
Encouraging children to write regularly and independently is important. Providing children with guided options for writing outside of school can help them develop daily writing habits and become more confident and expressive writers.
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Writing Centers: A Vision of Independence
The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to reimagine a writing center's role in your classroom.
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