Strategy Lessons for Writer’s Block

by Stacey Shubitz

I’m giving my students the choice to sign-up for one of four strategy lessons after the minilesson is over tomorrow morning in Writing Workshop. You’ll find a Scribd Document below which contains the… Read More →

Big Picture Series: It’s a Wrap . . . Or Is It?

by Ruth Ayres

NOTE:  We would really appreciate any feedback on the last Big Pictures Series.  Please leave a comment or email us. Does anyone else feel as though there wasn’t a holiday break?  I, for… Read More →

Getting Ready for My Student Teacher’s First Day

by Stacey Shubitz

My student teacher starts with my class tomorrow. Therefore, in order to facilitate a smooth transition (and the earliest possible start-date for her to begin teaching lots of lessons) with a gradual release,… Read More →