January isn't the only time to make some New Year's Resolutions! With a new school year starting, here are some of my resolutions to teach writing more effectively!
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It's Tuesday! Time to write, share, and give!
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Engage Writers at the Beginning of the Year with Base Training
At the beginning of the school year, take time before launching your first unit to allow students to settle in to writing workshop. This time helps you learn about students, build their confidence, and teach workshop routines.
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The Two Writing Teachers Podcast: Our First Episodes
It’s my pleasure to announce that the first few episodes of the Two Writing Teachers Podcast are live as of this morning!
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Taming the Clutter: Bringing Focus to Professional Learning
Sometimes, I am overwhelmed with the amount of new learning about writing that I wish to incorporate. I’ve come to realize I’m not alone. I’m not the only person with more resources and ideas than they know what to do with, and I‘m not the only one who risks inertia because I don’t know where to start. If that’s also you, or someone you know and love, I’ll be sharing my process for how I work my way to more clarity and focus.
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It’s Tuesday! Welcome to Slice of Life on #TWTBlog!
It's Tuesday! That means it's time for Slice of Life on #TWTBlog. Check in for a little inspiration. Craft a Slice, drop the link in the comments, and read and comment on at least 3 other Slicers' posts.
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Word Games in the Workshop
Creative play with words can spur ideas writers didn't know they had tucked away!
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Teachers Supporting Teachers – Some Ideas for Literacy Coaches and School Leaders
This year, my coaching partner, Vicki, and I are trying out a new model for our coaching.
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Mastering the Art of Thin-Slicing
Relying on Malcom Gladwell's work in Blink, Thin-Slicing allows you to look at student work quickly to identify trends and create groups, targeting specific skills to push each writer forward.
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When Management Issues in the Workshop are the Result of Mixed Messaging
The beginning of the school year is perfect timing for the classic cautionary tale, an anecdote shared with the intention of saving others a difficulty I created for myself. My purpose is to both teach and entertain, as I humbly recount the thing I should not have done (and will be mindful not to do again).
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It’s Tuesday! Welcome to Slice of Life on #TWTBlog!
It's Tuesday! That means it's time for Slice of Life on #TWTBlog. Check in for a little inspiration. Craft a Slice, drop the link in the comments, and read and comment on at least THREE other Slicers' posts.
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Announcing the TWT Podcast
After over 15 years of blogging, we’ve decided to create a podcast that will serve as a companion to our blog!
