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A Pathway in For Opinion Writing
Accessibility to resources and information becomes critically important as students move into the realm of supporting their opinions --or even developing their opinions--, and as with other forms of writing, the more options and pathways provided, the more likelihood of success. This is why I appreciate the resources from KQED.
DAY 3 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL22
It’s the third day of our 31-day writing challenge. Join us by writing your slice of life story, sharing the link to it in the comments section, and giving comments to at least three other Slicers.
DAY 2 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL22
Write. Share. Give. And, while you’re add it, pick up some Slicer Swag! All proceeds from our Cafepress store are donated to the Pajama Program.
Join Our Team
We are in search of educators who would like to join the TWT team! Maybe it's time you took the leap.
Some Narrative Writing Fun
For the next few days, I am working in a fourth-grade classroom, and I really wanted to spice things up a bit. I'm sharing what I did because the kids loved it.
SOL Tuesday
There’s one week left until our month-long writing challenge begins!
Nurturing Your Writing Soul: Rethinking Self-care
Everywhere I look, the world wants me to engage in self-care. Instagram posts, TV commercials, Twitter threads, email newsletters…all of them chock-full of reminders that even as the world falls to pieces around us, It's important to fill our buckets, put on our own air masks first, give ourselves grace. But how about creative self-care? What can we do to make our writing selves feel stronger, happier, more resilient?
Small Groups, Big Engagement: Expanding the Possibilities and Potential
Here are some fresh approaches from Melanie Meehan and guest authors Julie Wright, Pam Koutrakos, and Maria Walther. In this post, we reimagine when and why small groups come together and expand your small group repertoire.
What Matters Most…and Am I Acting Like It?
When it comes to teaching writing, what matters most....and am I acting like it? There is a gap right now between what I believe matters and what I am practicing in my classroom. Read more to find out how I'm working towards solutions.
SOL Tuesday
With just two weeks left until our month-long challenge, I'm sharing a piece to help us think about HOW we'll prioritize our writing time as we head into March.
Seasoned Slicer Strategies
Last week, Stacey shared a post full of tips for new slicers. When you make the leap and begin the March challenge, you can plan for parts, and many of the best parts surprise you. If you have joined the challenge before, you know how writing every day in March brings a focus to noticing… Continue reading Seasoned Slicer Strategies

