Some notes I took from Carl Anderson’s Revision Class (first session) at the TCRWP Writing Institute. It’s all about how to make revision more meaningful and useful for kids so that they don’t dread it!
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Inspiration for Tomorrow’s M.M.
Posted on Sunday July 20, 2008 by Stacey
Looking for some inspiration to help you write a memoir-like post for tomorrow’s MEMOIR MONDAYS Challenge? Well, here is something to think about…
Think back to a time in your life when you accomplished something you thought was nearly impossible. (For me, it’s the time I climbed Mt. Washington, the highest peak [...]
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How to Make Conferring Better in Our Classrooms
Posted on Sunday July 20, 2008 by Stacey
Conferring Tips from C.A.
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Carl Anderson delivered an excellent keynote address at the TCRWP’s Writing Institute, which I attended a couple of weeks ago. It was called, “So You Want to Be the Next American Conferring Idol.” (Great title, right!??!!!) In under 50 minutes, Anderson provided us all with ways [...]
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