Category: 12. Reluctant Writers

Sep 16

Differentiating for student engagement and success is first a mindset

Click on the link below to open this brief video from Education Week,  showing how to begin thinking about and providing differentiated opportunities for your students! https://video.edweek.org/detail/video/5833607063001/differentiating-instruction-its-not-as-hard-as-you-think?autoStart=true&cmp=eml-enl-cc-mostpop-rm&M=58609547&U=1988343

Nov 11

Home – National Day on Writing

National Day On Writing The National Day on Writing (October 20) was founded by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) … Read More Source: Home – National Day on Writing

Aug 21

Where I’m From, a poem by George Ella Lyon, writer and teacher

Here is an engaging way to begin to know your students, and introduce them to each other and the writing process!  See what others have done using Lyon’s poem as a prompt — and try it yourself! Where I’m From, a poem by George Ella Lyon, writer and teacher Source: Where I’m From, a poem …

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Dec 08

How to Flatten Your Classroom and Encourage Authentic Writing Through Blogging | EdSurge News

Source: How to Flatten Your Classroom and Encourage Authentic Writing Through Blogging | EdSurge News

Oct 19

This teacher knows that writers need choice, ownership, and an authentic purpose and audience!  Read to see how he does what he loves, and facilitates genuine opportunities for student engagement in literary arts.

Aug 29

Publishing Site Now Open to Amplify Youth Voice | Educator Innovator

Source: Publishing Site Now Open to Amplify Youth Voice | Educator Innovator

Jul 25

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!

Jul 25

Ten Ideas That Get Kids Writing – National Writing Project

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

Jul 25

Book – 30 Ideas for Teaching Writing – National Writing Project

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

Jun 28

English Teacher’s Hip-Hop Curriculum Gets Students Writing – Education Week

Lauren Leigh Kelly’s Hip-Hop Literature and Culture Class uses hip-hop texts as a means to develop students’ media-literacy and critical-analysis skills. Source: English Teacher’s Hip-Hop Curriculum Gets Students Writing – Education Week