Everyone wants students to be be intrinsically motivated to write daily. While we can hope our enthusiasm is contagious, sometimes it's not enough for reluctant writers.  Working with reluctant writers means providing the motivation without threatening low grades.  Creating enthusiasm is hard when a child doesn't feel s/he has anything to write about.  It's hard… Continue reading Start Thinking About the Classroom SOLSC: Classroom Prizes

I wanted my students to be intrinsically motivated to write daily when I was a classroom teacher.  When I began  teaching I naively thought my enthusiasm for writing would be contagious.  While my enthusiasm was enough for some students, it didn't cut it for some of my reluctant writers.  Working with reluctant writers means getting… Continue reading GEARING UP FOR THE SOLSC: Classroom Prizes