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: … [Read more...] about The 5 C’s of Teaching Writing with Confidence
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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 better than you originally … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Differentiate for Stronger Writers
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 your writing lessons engaging … [Read more...] about Quick Tip to Teach Paraphrasing in Writing
Time-Saving Tips for Writing Conferences
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqlM3fqipCo Reaching every student and meeting every need is the real struggle when it comes to teaching writing. Writing Conferences and Small Groups are where the magic happens in the Writing Workshop. This video offers some time-saving tips & resources to help … [Read more...] about Time-Saving Tips for Writing Conferences
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 teaching writing in the … [Read more...] about How to Teach Elaboration in Writing
When Santa Was a Baby Writing Activity
December Writing ‘Tis the season for craziness in your classroom! December can definitely create some classroom chaos. But there is also nothing quite like the excitement that fills the air in a classroom of children excited for the holidays. While they may have a TON of extra energy, as teachers … [Read more...] about When Santa Was a Baby Writing Activity
