The Nightmare of Multiple Drafts, Multiple Formats x 100
I was getting ready to assign my first writing project and visions of myself last year, struggling to keep track of 100 students' various drafts in various formats, came flying through my brain......
View ArticleThe Nightmare of Multiple Drafts, Multiple Formats x 100
I was getting ready to assign my first writing project and visions of myself last year, struggling to keep track of 100 students' various drafts in various formats, came flying through my brain... The...
View ArticleA Cure for the Mania of Multiple Drafts, Multiple Formats, X 100
In my last post, I described my utter failure to effectively organize and manage my students' drafting process for writing projects.read more
View ArticleA Cure for the Mania of Multiple Drafts, Multiple Formats, X 100
In my last post, I described my utter failure to effectively organize and manage my students' drafting process for writing projects. This job has become much more complicated over the years with the...
View ArticleReview: Lehman's New Methods for Engaging Students in Research & Writing!
I recently had the opportunity to review Christopher Lehman's book, Energize Research Reading and Writing: Fresh Strategies that Spark Interest, Develop Independence, and Meet Key Common Core...
View ArticleReview: Lehman's New Methods for Engaging Students in Research & Writing!
I recently had the opportunity to review Christopher Lehman's book, Energize Research Reading and Writing: Fresh Strategies that Spark Interest, Develop Independence, and Meet Key Common Core...
View ArticleELA Lesson Sequence for the Common Core: Saying More With Less
One thing I like about the new Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts is the emphasis on looking closely at language choices authors make.read more
View ArticleELA Lesson Sequence for the Common Core: Saying More With Less
One thing I like about the new Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts is the emphasis on looking closely at language choices authors make. NY State Standard #4 requires that students,...
View ArticleEnglish Teachers Looking for Authentic PD? Try the English Companion Ning!
For years now, fellow English teacher and blogger, Renee Moore, has been singing praises of the English Companion Ning, a site where English teachers can help each other and talk shop. I am finally...
View ArticleEnglish Teachers Looking for Authentic PD? Try the English Companion Ning!
For years now, fellow English teacher and blogger, Renee Moore, has been singing praises of the English Companion Ning, a site where English teachers can help each other and talk shop. I am finally...
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