July 2016 archive

Tips for Young Writers | ralphfletcher.com

Source: Tips for Young Writers | ralphfletcher.com From finding topic ideas, through revision and editing, Fletcher’s tips are concise, relevant, and helpful!

Favorite Read-Alouds From the Pros

Source: Favorite Read-Alouds From the Pros

Sharpen Your Workshop Routines: Setting up the Writer’s Notebook for a Year of Writing | TWO WRITING TEACHERS

  Welcome back, readers!  We have returned from our July break refreshed and ready for a new school year of sharing ideas, resources,  and teaching practices here at Two Writing Teachers. For … Source: Sharpen Your Workshop Routines: Setting up the Writer’s Notebook for a Year of Writing | TWO WRITING TEACHERS

Writing about reading: offering students choice in reading responses | TWO WRITING TEACHERS

When I first began teaching, Nancie Atwell’s In The Middle was my go to PD book for all things to do with reading and writing workshop.  I modeled so many of my teaching practices on what I learned… Source: Writing about reading: offering students choice in reading responses | TWO WRITING TEACHERS

Ten Ideas That Get Kids Writing – National Writing Project

Source: Ten Ideas That Get Kids Writing – National Writing Project

Book – 30 Ideas for Teaching Writing – National Writing Project

Source: Book – 30 Ideas for Teaching Writing – National Writing Project

12 Best Poetry Websites for Kids – Interactives and Collections | TurboFuture

These online tools and poetry collections provide guideposts and inspire children writing and reading poems in a broad range of styles. Source: 12 Best Poetry Websites for Kids – Interactives and Collections | TurboFuture