Managing a Writer’s Workshop is NOT an easy task! So many writers! So many ability levels! And only one teacher! Writer’s Workshop begins with a mini-lesson, followed by time for students to write, and finally a sharing time. I found…
Invented Spelling
FAQ: “Is it OK for student’s to use invented/phonetic spelling? What if we hang it in the hallway or send it home to parents? They can’t read it!” Invented spelling, temporary spelling, and developmental spelling are terms typically used to describe…
“We Already Read That”
** This post is in honor of Thanksgiving… and all the recipes we are all reading today as we cook. Happy Thanksgiving from my recipes to yours!** So one reason (there are many) that we use Shared Reading in our…
Monday’s Currently
Tiny Tidbits
So today I’m thinking of some Tidy Tidbits to share with y’all. Let’s start with Writer’s Workshop. With the requirements of the Common Core and in Texas the new STAAR assessment, stop referring to student writing as stories. We need…