"Hi Gia,
Wow, I kinda feel like a loser after that question of yours. I have not found time to write at all since leaving our fun-filled class. And now that you bring it up, I kind of miss it. I read Tracey's post and am impressed with her…"
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Living and Teaching the Writing Workshop
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Painter, Kristen. (2006). Living and Teaching the Writing Workshop. Heinemann. Portsmouth, NH. Living and Teaching the Writing Workshop is the book that Kim and Carol referenced often…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ashley Hennefer Sep 9, 2011.
“How does explicit author’s craft analysis impact change in students’ sentence fluency?”
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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 that movement. I am an English and Social Studies teacher…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Laurel Topken Jun 29, 2011.
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"Hi Gia,
Thanks for the nce to overview of the book, it's one I haven't had a chance to look at yet and I am now looking forward to it! It is scary to give up control, but I think when you practice the structure of the workshop it will ease…"
"Hey Megan!
I have read the Understanding by Design book and have used different elements from that reading in my teaching. I have always had a certain level of inquiry driven instruction in my teaching, but this year I decided to take it to a…"
"Hey Sarah!
First off, this sounds like a wonderful read. I am going to add it to my Amazon cart. I loved the Joy Luck Club. With one week of school behind me, I have already been asked multiple times if they have to write about…"
"Hey Tracey!
Quick writes have found their way into my classroom in past years, but not as often as I would like to see. After reading your post, I started thinking about how I could use quick writes when working with our Ancient Civilizations…"
"Dear Gia,
I think I am reponsible for at least three of the views your post has recieved. I have kept thinking about your questions. I too have not been great about writing (physically) in my journal. Before school started…"
"Hi Gia,
Wow, good for you for trying to establish a writing routine. What I have ended up doing was writing recipes for my family. This has served two purposes. First, I am writing. Second, I am getting great meals on the…"
"Gia,
I am curious to know if your first question is referring to a system that has helped me write daily or a system that I have found for my students to write daily? If it is the first one then yes, I have found a system that works for me to write…"
"Gia -
As you know, writers and their processes are different. And what works for one writer may not work for another, etc. An infamous Southern author, Harry Crewes, once declared and I paraphrase, in his typical hard-nosed fashion,…"
"Hey Leigh!
Graphics are already part of our writing process in my class. I have students develop their own visual representations whenever we learn new vocabulary, sketch their favorite part of the chapter they read for homework, do a…"
"Hey Laurel!
1. I think that craft is a big part of both fiction and expository writing. Maybe you could do a lesson where you examine the different types of non-fiction writing that you like. Students could even bring in…"
Living and Teaching the Writing Workshop
Painter, Kristen. (2006). Living and Teaching the Writing Workshop. Heinemann. Portsmouth, NH. Living and Teaching the Writing Workshop is the book that Kim and Carol referenced often in class. One of my classroom goals for this coming school year is to establish a true writer’s workshop format. I have had modified workshops running in my classroom for the last several years, but this year I really want to embrace a true writer’s workshop where students are deciding what they…See More
"Gia,
I have often said to write better a person needs to read a lot. I think this ties in with what you are doing. By reading and analyzing your students are looking at the craft that makes good writing and what appeals to each…"
"Hey Megan!
I have been out of town on vacation and missed the research day. I did stop by school today and picked up the two books I have. One is probably better than the other. I can bring them to the retreat, or if you…"
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