SOLSC + a Related Giveaway
Also, a message from Amanda Villagomez: Since first hearing about Ali Edwards right here on Two Writing Teachers as Stacey and Ruth talked about her in connection with One Little Word, I have… Read More
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I survived my first Twitter Chat!
Reflections on my first Twitter Chat: what worked well, what overwhelmed me, and some silly things I tweeted.
Coverage of the Core
The New York Times and The Washington Post have been covering the Common Core a LOT lately. You’ll see, if you read them all, they provide different view points. Here are the ones… Read More
The Weekly Slice of Life Story Challenge
Please leave a link to your slice of life story.
Twitter Chat Preparation
I’m stepping out of my comfort zone again. I’ve committed to a Twitter Chat tomorrow night. Therefore, it’s confession time. In the year-plus I’ve been on Twitter, I’ve never participated in a Twitter… Read More
Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 5 of 5)
My students were always shocked to learn that my favorite subject to teach wasn’t writing… it was social studies! I was a history minor in college and almost considered getting my first master’s… Read More
How has your instruction been impacted by being a Writer?
In addition to the link you leave to your slice today, would you mind sharing how teaching writing workshop is better when you’re a teacher who is also a Writer?
The Power of Language
Clear, specific feedback helps children view themselves in a positive light in the learning environment and in life.
Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 4 of 5)
An interview with Author Germano Zullo + a giveaway of his new book, Line 135.
Tuesday SOLSC
Please share your link and give some comments to (at least three) other slicers.
Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 3 of 5)
If you’re planning to launch independent writing projects in your class during the final weeks of school, then you’ll most likely have several students who might want to write a book about a… Read More
WN Collecting Idea
Writer Jordana Horn went into her son’s class, filled with seven and eight year-old kids, earlier this month to lead a session on journaling. She asked the students to write what they don’t… Read More
Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5)
The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten can be used to help kids find a topic and to teach students a variety of craft moves. Read more about this book and then leave a comment if you’d like a chance to win a copy.
Preparing a Keynote
The keynote speeches I’m preparing to deliver this summer have been on my mind for weeks. In an effort to craft inspiring speeches, I’ve been looking for some guidance so I move from outlining to writing the speeches.
SOLSC
Leave a link to your slice of life stories here.
Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 1 of 5)
Amy Krouse Rosenthal provides insight into her new word play book. Chronicle Books offers a giveaway of the book to one reader who comments on this post.
Classroom Routines Made Simpler with QR Codes
Find out how to bring two classroom routines into the 21st century with QR Codes.
