Comments for TWO WRITING TEACHERS http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com Teaching Kids. Catching Minds. 565 Miles Apart. Sun, 19 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Writing Matters by Jen Vincent (@mentortexts) http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/writing-matters/#comment-53010 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13918#comment-53010 Oh my gosh, Ruth! Yes! I wholeheartedly agree with this. Participating in Teachers Write last summer and actually going through the process of writing in such an authentic way and thinking about how my own experiences compare to students has been life changing. I write a lot for my blog but taking a fictional piece through a draft and now trying to revise it has allowed me to open my eyes to the multitude of decisions a writer makes. I wish everyone would read this post and think about writing in their life before writing with students. Thanks for sharing this!

]]> Comment on Preparing a Keynote by Ryan http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/preparing-a-keynote/#comment-53009 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:25:07 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13891#comment-53009 Look for the strongest lines in your keynote – underline them – leads and endings matter – endings matter more, people will remember what you leave them with – would love to hear keynote from Stacey Shubitz :)

]]> Comment on WN Collecting Idea by Tara http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/journaling-idea/#comment-53006 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:14:46 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13846#comment-53006 This idea is definitely going into my writing workshop handbook!

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Linda Baie http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-53004 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:15:59 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-53004 Since I’ve spent a lot of time this year in the younger classrooms, I love the language of the teacher from this book, Stacey. It sounds just exactly like the primary teachers. I will be sure to find it for next year! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Stacey Shubitz http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52997 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:55:19 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52997 Absolutely! Those are the best kinds of books.

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Diane http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52996 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:52:36 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52996 This book could be read several times through out the year with a different focus. At the start of the year to talk about rules of the school, later if a new student arrives to help them along and they also could write about when they didn’t follow the rules or didn’t remember them. They could also write their own classroom routine and procedure book.

]]> Comment on Writing Matters by Coral Swan http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/writing-matters/#comment-52994 Fri, 17 May 2013 22:58:54 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13918#comment-52994 “…if we want to teach writers, we must be writers ourselves,” is a powerful statement. I agree – and just shared the link on my FaceBook page. Love your helpfula nd informative blogs.
Coral

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 1 of 5) by Jenn http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/amykrouserosenthal/#comment-52991 Fri, 17 May 2013 19:35:49 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13722#comment-52991 Love it! The play on words is fantastic. Would use this in junction with Donovan’s word jar to show kids the beauty of words and their meanings.

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Jenn http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52990 Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:56 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52990 Looks like a great book! My brother and sister loved to make me laugh, especially when I was drinking my milk. They used to make me laugh so hard that milk woud come out my nose and land all over my dinner, hitch I would still have to eat. Thank you!

]]> Comment on Writing Matters by soyautor http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/writing-matters/#comment-52981 Fri, 17 May 2013 16:38:02 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13918#comment-52981 Great post Ruth, it is important that we as teacher take time to practice the material that we are teaching to our students.

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Cindy http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52968 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:29:39 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52968 Looks like a great book and I bet the kids would LOVE it!! :)

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by kindergeek http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52965 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:57 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52965 Independent writing is difficult for my English as a Second Language kids. This book would help them to think about what we do and don’t do in kindergarten. I think I might use it around Mother’s Day. Each child could draw and write about his/her mom coming to kindergarten. Would be fun to share with moms at our awards day event at the end of the year.

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Wendy Gilbert http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52964 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:06:11 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52964 This book sounds wonderful! I’d love to own a copy!

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by lwoolvertoLinda woolverton http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52963 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:43:21 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52963 I had my own very embarrassing moment at school this week so the topic is fresh on my mind. I think this book along with personal recollections can lead to a powerful writing experience

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by missmoyer http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52962 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:38:01 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52962 Read this at a bookstore and found myself chuckling outloud.
Would be a treat to have my own copy!

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Shelley http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52960 Fri, 17 May 2013 03:44:54 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52960 Kindergarteners always act differently when their mom is in the room. I’m sure many of them could relate to this–would be interesting to see if they see the humor in it!

]]> Comment on Writing Matters by Theresa http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/writing-matters/#comment-52958 Fri, 17 May 2013 03:17:35 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13918#comment-52958 Ruth,

Thanks for the reminder and please know that your blog has helped me grasp the value of being a “writing” teacher, a teacher who writes. ~ Theresa

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Amanda http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52957 Fri, 17 May 2013 03:15:53 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52957 I would love to read this to my class!

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Nermari http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52955 Fri, 17 May 2013 03:04:28 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52955 What a great story! Would love to share this with my son.

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by mamacub3 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52954 Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:48 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52954 What a great mentor text to wrap up the year! I would love to have my kinders write letters or a story about what not to do in kindergarten for next year’s class to read. And what a great first day of school read aloud too!!!

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by An http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52953 Fri, 17 May 2013 02:56:00 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52953 I think it would be a fun way to remind students how important our rules are. Especially at the beginning and ending of the year.
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Andrea :)

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Tori http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52952 Fri, 17 May 2013 02:39:18 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52952 This book is very versatile. I would love to use right now for the end of year wiggles!

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Lydia Walters http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52951 Fri, 17 May 2013 02:20:32 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52951 This would be a great book to begin the year with and expand upon during the year. At the end of the year when we have days that parents come to school for various reasons…Field Day, AR Water Day, Kindergarten Program….it would be great to revisit this book and write about things they hope their parents will not do to embarrass them.

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Alicia http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52950 Fri, 17 May 2013 02:13:09 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52950 I would love to win this book for my daughter and my speech therapy students!

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Carrie Carpenter http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52949 Fri, 17 May 2013 02:12:13 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52949 That would be sooooo fun to use in class! What a great idea for a book. I love it!

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by krissy miner http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52948 Fri, 17 May 2013 02:05:03 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52948 Oh, wow! I’ve never seen this book! What a great one….looping with my kinders to 1st grade and what a fantastic beginning of the year mentor text to use! Thanks for the chance to win! Krissy Miner

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Jackie http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52947 Fri, 17 May 2013 01:44:37 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52947 As a kindergarten teacher, this book sounds perfect for a mentor text!

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Tara http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52944 Thu, 16 May 2013 23:03:42 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52944 Oh, I would have loved to have this today! I have a kid who is writing a personal narrative that this seems to be PERFECT for! I could use it for any one of the suggestions you provided that I just can’t seem to help him with. (His revision technique today? Going over the writing he did in pencil with a pen…)

]]> Comment on Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5) by Jackie http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/fergusandlowery/#comment-52941 Thu, 16 May 2013 21:34:06 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13759#comment-52941 So many angles to take with this book. Lots of teaching points, but it looks like a good one to read just for fun! What a great addition to any classroom library.

]]> Comment on Writing Matters by susanhughesspencer http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/writing-matters/#comment-52931 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:31:03 +0000 http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/?p=13918#comment-52931 As a children’s book author and an editor of educational materials, I was so excited to read this blog! I agree completely. How can we talk about writing unless we try it ourselves? Our kids, our students, are all writers. They write every day. We need to help nourish this belief in themselves and keep them putting pen to paper (or fingertips to keyboards!) and do it ourselves so we can all connect and share important insights, tips, and experiences. I go into schools and do a presentation on How to Write Nonfiction based on my nonfiction book OFF TO CLASS: INCREDIBLE AND UNUSUAL SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD (Owl Kids). I try to engage the students in reflecting on their own nonfiction writing practices as well as I discuss my process. It is wonderful. Teachers, do some nonfiction writing on your own time as well, as Ruth suggests, either about a student or something that has happened in your own life or something you’ve heard about or care about. Maybe even read it to your class and have them give you some compliments and constructive criticism!

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