How to Make Modeling Writing Easier
For so many reasons, teachers are uncomfortable with teaching writing. Most of us don’t do a whole lot of writing on our own, so we are out of practice. Many…
Are You Teaching Strong Writers or Strong Direction Followers?
Imagine this scenario. You’ve just taught a weeks-long writing unit, leading your students carefully through the process, step by step. You’ve checked their work every step of the way, and…
What are Mentor Texts? The Most Amazing Teaching Tool!
I love a simple, easily accessible teaching tool, don’t you? Even better if it’s one that can be used in many different ways. More bonus points if it’s something I…
How to Have Awesome Student Writing Conferences
Without a doubt, conferring with students is one of the parts of workshop instruction teachers are most nervous about. This is because there’s no clear cut answer to the question…
Easy Method for Teaching for Transfer in Writing
Teachers are so often nervous about teaching writing. I’m not sure why this is. Maybe we never saw ourselves as good at it. Maybe we don’t remember how we learned…