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Writing Wednesday: Making Time for Writing in a...
If you teach middle school ELA, you know the struggle. There are book clubs to run. Novels to finish. Standards to hit. Skills to spiral. And somehow - writing is...
Writing Wednesday: Making Time for Writing in a...
If you teach middle school ELA, you know the struggle. There are book clubs to run. Novels to finish. Standards to hit. Skills to spiral. And somehow - writing is...
The Writing Tool That Engaged Even My Reluctant...
If you’re looking for a no-prep, high-engagement way to get your students writing, I need to tell you about something that has completely changed the energy in my classroom: GrooveLit....
The Writing Tool That Engaged Even My Reluctant...
If you’re looking for a no-prep, high-engagement way to get your students writing, I need to tell you about something that has completely changed the energy in my classroom: GrooveLit....
3 Ways to Build Text Evidence into CER Paragrap...
In the second blog post of this argument writing series, I shared how I bridge the gap from discussions in the classroom to writing a CER paragraph. Starting with a...
3 Ways to Build Text Evidence into CER Paragrap...
In the second blog post of this argument writing series, I shared how I bridge the gap from discussions in the classroom to writing a CER paragraph. Starting with a...
What Comes After Discussion? Teaching CER Befor...
In my last blog post, I shared the most important step to take before your students ever start writing an argumentative essay: discussion. Starting with discussion helps make the transition...
What Comes After Discussion? Teaching CER Befor...
In my last blog post, I shared the most important step to take before your students ever start writing an argumentative essay: discussion. Starting with discussion helps make the transition...
The Most Important Step Before Teaching Argumen...
You’ve decided you’re ready to teach argumentative writing. Did you just get that overwhelmed feeling in the pit of your stomach? Don’t worry - that reaction is completely normal. Teaching...
The Most Important Step Before Teaching Argumen...
You’ve decided you’re ready to teach argumentative writing. Did you just get that overwhelmed feeling in the pit of your stomach? Don’t worry - that reaction is completely normal. Teaching...
5 Reasons Winter Break Review Helps Students Re...
Do you want your students to come back from winter break feeling confident, focused, and ready to learn - but without overwhelming them or spending hours planning? The first week...
5 Reasons Winter Break Review Helps Students Re...
Do you want your students to come back from winter break feeling confident, focused, and ready to learn - but without overwhelming them or spending hours planning? The first week...