"Tracey,
I love using quick writes. They help with discussing a new topic or an new writing genre. I can see using them in other classes to get the students focused on the day's discussion/lesson. Some teachers might even be…"
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Bird by Bird
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Lamott, Anne. (1995). Bird by bird: Some instructions on writing and life. United States of America: Anchor Books. Anne Lamott is a writing professor and her book, Bird by Bird, is set up as…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Laurel Topken Sep 7, 2011.
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As an English student, I always benefited more from the classes that were discussion based rather than lecture based. I also found that the more students got to know each other, the better the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marnie Smith Jun 27, 2011.
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"Lucy,
Your idea about having a class cookbook published sounds good. I especially think that having students write something about the recipes either as a memoir or headnote will help develop their writing. The instruction portion of the…"
"Doug,
To answer your questions, I must make some assumptions because my experience is more as a mother than as a teacher in the level you are asking about. What I have seen of the English classes in Churchill County High are that the writing…"
"Hello Laurel,
Lamott sounds like an excellent instructor. She uses fiction to hook her students. As a science teacher one of the objectives I taught was observation, fact verses opinion, your question reminds me of this lesson but backwards!…"
"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…"
Bird by Bird
Lamott, Anne. (1995). Bird by bird: Some instructions on writing and life. United States of America: Anchor Books. Anne Lamott is a writing professor and her book, Bird by Bird, is set up as she would teach a class. There are fifteen chapters each one being a lesson for each week. Lamott is personable as a writer bringing her readers in with wit and wisdom. She imparts truths and lessons she had experienced throughout her writing life that developed the type of writer and teacher she…See More
"Michelle,
This sounds to be a very good presentation. I look forward to seeing it. Point of view and craft are essential aspects of writing that is often left behind. These are things that affect all writing and something that all…"
"Wendy,
I struggle with this issue even with college students. It is one of the things I will be looking at when I research more about workshop/student response groups. So many students think that their best work is done last minute that…"
"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…"
"Marnie,
This topic sounds fun. For a few semesters, I required my students to change their research papers into visual presentations encouraging digital formats but accepting any form. I found that the students are overly…"
"Leigh,
I love the idea of a notebook in which the students would be able to use in other classes and also incorporate drawings. In my class, during writing time, I allow the students to write, draw, or doodle as long as they are busy with…"
"This is such a common problem across all curriculums I have found. We all realize the value of peer feedback but soliciting quality feedback is the struggle. I really look forward to your presentation and seeing if I can adapt what you present…"
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