Writing
How to Bring Craft into Your Writing Instruction
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI9yf9npYQE&w=560&h=315] This is the last video in the 5 Part Video Series: The 5 C's of Teaching Writing with Confidence. If you missed any of the first videos, here are your links: Video 1: Confidence Video 2:...
THE 5 C’S TO TEACHING WRITING WITH CONFIDENCE [VIDEO 4: COMMUNICATION]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hNJ4hdhh0k&w=560&h=315] Happy Writing Wednesday! This is the third video in the series “Teaching Writing with Confidence.” Also, BIG news this week! The Literacy Loft Membership is opening THIS Friday, May 3rd! YES! I...
The 5 C’s to Teaching Writing with Confidence [Video 3: Consistency]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwRnDiUfqj4&w=560&h=315] Happy Writing Wednesday! This is the third video in the series “Teaching Writing with Confidence.” Be sure to grab your free download by clicking the link below: Did you miss the first two...
The 5 C’s of Teaching Writing with Confidence [Video 2: Community]
Happy Writing Wednesday! This is the second video in the series "Teaching Writing with Confidence." Be sure to grab your free download by clicking the link below: Missed the first video? Click the link below. >>>Video 1 Confidence -Jessica...
The 5 C’s of Teaching Writing with Confidence
Happy Writing Wednesday! This video is the first in a series of Teaching Writing with Confidence. Be sure to grab your free download by clicking the link below:
5 Ways to Differentiate for Stronger Writers
We’ve all been there before. Most of your class doesn’t seem to have a clue what you’re teaching, but then you’ve got 2-3 students that are sailing along. They’re moving and shaking in Writing Workshop. They take what you teach and somehow make it look even...
Quick Tip to Teach Paraphrasing in Writing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y4k_XglNjs Around this time of year, you may be in test prep mode and your students are getting antsy. Plus it’s later in the year, so you need some engaging lessons to keep your kids writing. We all know how important it is to keep...
Time-Saving Tips for Writing Conferences
Quick tips for making the most of your Writing Conferences and Small Groups.
How to Teach Elaboration in Writing
-Does any of this sound familiar? If you're reading this post, I bet so. When we say "add more details" - what exactly does that mean? Do you know? Do your students know? Maybe, possibly, but we all know that doesn't help a child understand their next steps. Part of...