Seeds for Writing
In a Writer’s Workshop classroom, students write frequently, for extended periods of time and on topics of their OWN CHOOSING! Yes! I said it! If you want to know why, read my last post with the research. I know it…
Topics of Their Own Choosing…
I teach all across the country about Writer’s Workshop and it’s one of the topics I am most passionate about. From my first day of teaching in the classroom, I have held three beliefs about the teaching of writing. Students…
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The Day After September 11th
(Troops standing in formation showing support for Patriot’s Day) Today is the day after September 11 and I can’t help but blog about it tonight. The images of that day, and the horrific stories of those who lost their loved…