by Barbara Mariconda We all can see the appeal of the traditional writer’s workshop – the creative flow of students sharing their stories with their teachers, engaged in helpful peer …
Explore MoreThe first time my students took a writing assessment in my classroom I cringed. It looked like all of the instruction that had taken place had flown right out the …
Explore MoreStep One: Purchase a sturdy pocket folder with brads in the center for adding reference pages for each student. The pockets will hold photos, drawings, diagrams and other resources that …
Explore MoreWhen I was teaching second grade two of my grade partners and I wanted to integrate our curriculum through learning stations. We planned for three thirty-minute stations twice a week, with …
Explore MoreGenre Specific Writing – Why it’s Important However, knowing the differences in audience, purpose, and organization – in other words, a clear understanding of genre is just as important to …
Explore MorePencils incessantly tapping on desks, feet swishing back and forth, bodies in constant motion… fidget, wiggle, and squirm… Writing time for a special education student can be less than productive …
Explore MoreNo one is born knowing how to write or how to teach writing. Even after getting a bachelor’s degree, you may not have encountered any instruction about how to teach …
Explore MoreIn order for students to respond effectively to 21st century literary analysis tasks and response to text challenges, we must use every reading experience as an opportunity for close reading, and …
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