Task-avoidant behavior is as much a part of the writing environment as pencils, sticky notes, and writing journals. Rather than seeing struggles as a lack of motivation or work ethic, students can learn that their behaviors may stem from other causes: namely, the struggles that many writers face. Giving students that knowledge, and the strategies to manage their feelings, goes a long way towards building confidence and self-efficacy in writing.
It’s Tuesday! Join us for the Slice of Life Story Challenge!
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Bring on the Grammar and Conventions!
Grammar, conventions, and sentence structures have the power to detract meaning and perceived value of writing content. These skills are important to teach students on a daily basis, although it's tricky to balance the focus on conventions with the celebration of content.
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It’s Time for a Chart Check-in: From the TWT Archives
If you’re wondering how to maximize charts in your classroom, these four transformative posts from the #TWTblog archives are sure to inspire.
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Linguistic Transfer and Multilingual Writers: Straight from the Classroom
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.
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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.
