How to Keep Your Students Engaged During Writing Workshop Engagement is key in not only writing but simply with teaching. If you start the year building community and confidence, then you are setting yourself up for success throughout the rest of the year. I decided to address engagement … [Read more...] about Summer Writing Workshop Series {Week 1: Engagement}
Writing
Summer Writing Series {Introduction}
Teaching writing is a challenge. Teaching is a challenge, but we'll tackle one subject at a time. ;) Did you know that in 2007, 70% of students in grades four through twelve have been designated as low-achieving writers? (from Writing Next, Graham and Perin 2007) I found this … [Read more...] about Summer Writing Series {Introduction}
Leads & Endings
One Two of my favorite craft lessons to teach in writing are Leads and Endings. The lead of a story is what captures our readers' attention, piques their interest, and invites them to read more. The end of a story closes the door, gives a sense of closure to the story as a whole, and leaves the … [Read more...] about Leads & Endings
