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Writers as Archetypes

Atwood, M. (1993). Negotiating with the dead: a writer on writing. New York: Anchor.   Margaret Atwood is one of my favorite writers of all…

Started by Ashley Hennefer

5 Sep 5, 2011
Reply by Sarah Flynn

Promoting Deep Understanding in Readers & Writers

The book I chose to read is called:   Engaging Readers & Writers With Inquiry          Promoting Deep Understandings in Language Arts a…

Started by Megan Garijo Pruitt

7 Sep 5, 2011
Reply by Gia Maraccini

Article Summary - Video Games and Narrative

Alberti, J. (2008). The Game of Reading and Writing: How Video Games Reframe Our                      Understanding of Literacy. Computers…

Started by Ashley Hennefer

0 Jul 10, 2011

Improving Student Writing - Wendy Ritter

My discussion title is more of a question than an answer, one which has been a main area of focus for me over the last few years.     I cur…

Started by Wendy Ritter

3 Jun 29, 2011
Reply by Marnie Smith

A Picture is worth a Thousand Words

As an author begins to create his text, one of the important factors he considers is the viewpoint he will use to convey the story. A humdr…

Started by Michelle Peirce

2 Jun 29, 2011
Reply by Laurel Topken

“How does explicit author’s craft analysis impact change in students’ sentence fluency?”

6th graders in a middle school setting is a growing trend in the Washoe County School District and I feel very fortunate to be part of the…

Started by Gia Maraccini

2 Jun 29, 2011
Reply by Laurel Topken

Note Taking and Summarizing

  A few years ago, my demostration focused on summarizing, note taking, and paraphrasing strategies in order to help students effectively c…

Started by Kelly Rubero

4 Jun 28, 2011
Reply by Lucy Elise Peters

Beyond paper and pencil: The use of online publishing

I have taught second grade in a a high ELL, high poverty school for 4 years. I taught 5th grade previously for three years at this same sch…

Started by Marnie Smith

5 Jun 28, 2011
Reply by Gail Corthell

Using Writing as Evidence of Thinking in a Common Core Era

My idea emerged after learning & studying about the Common Core initiative.  It is said that Common Core standards are rigorous; they c…

Started by Megan Garijo Pruitt

7 Jun 28, 2011
Reply by Gail Corthell

Help! My Idea is Using Graphic Notebooks to Help Students Reflect on Their Learning

Calling all NNWP cult members! I am desperate for your advice and will truly appreciate all comments to help me figure out the correct or b…

Started by Leigh A. Rasmussen

7 Jun 28, 2011
Reply by Marnie Smith

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