Write, share, give. And if you're up for a push, give yourself a challenge!
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Day 17 of the March SOLSC #SOL24
It's lucky day 17 of the 17th challenge! Write, share, give, play.
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Day 16 of the March SOLSC #SOL24
Write, share, give. And if you're stuck thinking of a Slice...make THAT your Slice!
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Day 15 of the March SOLSC #SOL24
Write, share, give. And if you speak languages other than English, consider posting for Multilingual Friday!
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Day 14 of the March SOLSC #SOL24
Write, share, give, and most of all...engage! Let the comment section be a place for community and friendship.
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Crowdsourcing: Straight from the Classroom
I’ve used crowdsourcing in writing instruction here and there, but this was the first project I designed and taught using the strategy as a foundation for our work. The verdict? Crowdsourcing improves writing and engages students. In this post, I’ll share our process, and I hope others will find ideas and inspiration.
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Vocabulary Games: From The Archive
My search through the archives led me to a series of articles on vocabulary and word games. What better way to incorporate word work and keep a sense of fun in our writing workshop? Here are activities and ideas I look forward to trying in the coming weeks. I hope you’ll enjoy them, too!
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Joyful Offerings: Poems of Gratitude
This season offers the time and opportunity to practice gratitude. Today, I'd like to share two of my favorite poetry exercises for reflection and appreciation.
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Reclaiming Joy: Effecting System-Wide Change in Writing Instruction
In 2022, I found myself discouraged, restless, and in need of a challenge. Read to learn how I embarked on a journey to transform writing instruction in my district. I'll share the work that laid our foundation, offer ideas to try, and I'll preview what's to come for our district.
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“Is This Good?” Building Self-Reliance in Student Writers
Picture a writing workshop. Students hum along on various pieces. Inevitably, a student approaches to ask: “Is this right?” “Is this good?” My experience and wisdom matter as a teacher. My support and guidance are critical. Still, I’d hope that students’ sense of pride and accomplishment wouldn’t depend on what I think of their work. I’ve discovered some conversational tools and classroom strategies that help me foster students’ sense of confidence and trust in themselves. I’m sharing them with you here.
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Possibilities for Interactive Writing in a Bilingual Classroom
In a bilingual classroom, it is so important to build community around speaking, listening, and writing together. Interactive writing is a fantastic tool that can support this goal.
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My Favorite Writing Hack: Less is More
As a teacher of gifted children, I often find myself seeking strategies for students who already excel in writing. What can I offer that would teach them to strengthen their craft in ways they might not consider? Some of my students are exceptionally talented; I could easily take notes and learn from THEIR craft. What could I possibly add to their skill set? One answer to that question lay within my own writing journey...
