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Tuesday Slice of Life

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Tuesday Slice of Life

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Tuesday Slice of Life

Join us today for a Tuesday slice! Share your Slice of Life.

informational writing · writer identity · writing workshop

Identity Webs to Generate Ideas for Information Writing

When it comes to generating ideas for information writing, my experience has been that some students freeze. There are two things I have learned about why this occurs.

content-area writing · COVID-19 · crystal-clear clarity · Multimedia · technology · writing workshop

Lessons and Learning from the 2020-2021 School Year

What to keep, what to stop, and what to change? These are questions that I know I will continue to wonder about and discuss with colleagues. For me, the increased technological savviness, multimedia options, and clarity should continue to impact students' experiences and outcomes in positive ways as I move forward in teaching and learning.

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Tuesday Slice of Life

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writing workshop

“We-Do” Writing: Review and Giveaway

Are you looking for a professional summer read that will provide a plethora of ideas for how to improve the way you teach next year? Read on to learn more about Leah Mermelstein's book, "We-Do" Writing, a book with many ideas for helping your students with their conventions, composition and application! Comment on this post for a chance to win your own copy.

june planning · literacy coaches

Literacy Coaches: Three Things I’m Doing in June to Get Ready for Next Year

The end of the school year is a highly important time for me as a coach. Read to find out the three really important tasks that I work hard to complete before school's out for summer.

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Tuesday Slice of Life

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details · small moment · summer vacation · writing life

A Moment to Inspire Summer Writing

Consider this an invitation. An invitation to seek out the magic happening in your own environment. An invitation to fuel your writing life with small moments that help you to appreciate all that is worth writing about. An invitation to encourage a young writer (or a group of young writers) to do the same. 

middle school · social studies · Voices from the Community

Integrating Social Studies into Reading and Writing Workshops

For Shaista Ashraf, the thought of teaching social studies not just as social studies, but through the minilessons of reading and/or writing workshop was daunting to start. But with some collaboration, sharing of ideas, and a thorough understanding of the units and sessions she taught, it became clear, lucid, and even enjoyable!