Grading writing is one of those parts of teaching writing that makes it feel so heavy. I'm not talking about giving feedback, but the nitty-gritty of actually grading student writing. I've got 4 tips to make grading feel easier and lighter for you because you've got more important things to do … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Make Grading Writing Easier
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Teaching Students to Write in Complete Sentences
It's Writing Wednesday! And today's topic is one that every teacher struggles with at some point or another. And it doesn't matter what time of year it is, getting some of our writers to write complete sentences can be quite the challenge! I have some tips and resources to help you meet that … [Read more...] about Teaching Students to Write in Complete Sentences
ELA Weekly Assessments: Make Morning Work Successful
Morning work is an easy way to set your students up for success! I love morning work because it gives my students and I a structured beginning to the day. Routine is so important for children (and adults!). Once students have turned in their homework and unpacked their backpacks, put away their … [Read more...] about ELA Weekly Assessments: Make Morning Work Successful
10 of the Best Books to Teach Opinion Writing (free download)
Teaching opinion writing is so much easier when you have great books to go with it! Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite books to teach opinion writing. Before you embark on any type of writing, it is so important that your students have an example (a mentor!) or model of that type of writing. … [Read more...] about 10 of the Best Books to Teach Opinion Writing (free download)
3 Tips for Teaching Opinion Writing
Opinion writing might be the most fun you’ll ever have when it comes to teaching writing. And if you’re feeling a little doubt about that, let me help you get started. Done the right way, opinion writing can pull out the passion and enthusiasm in your young writers and spark some serious debates. … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Teaching Opinion Writing
Teaching Cursive Writing ( + free download)
Raise your hand if you have ever written something in cursive.🙋♀️ Now keep your hand up if a child has asked what you just wrote because they couldn’t read cursive. I’m envisioning lots of hands in the air right now. 🙋♀️ Although cursive handwriting is not required by the Common Core … [Read more...] about Teaching Cursive Writing ( + free download)
