Random ramblings on reading, writing, and education policy
In the Classroom
The Writer’s Creed
The power of belief can move young writers forward. Including positive affirmations during writing workshop pays big dividends in the form of student intrinsic motivation. This strategy is even more powerful for young writers who have lost confidence due to being in classrooms where standards-based instruction centered on a deficit model has drained their sense of creative flow.
Mr. Victory’s Donut Obsession
Humor is a powerful writing/teaching tool. More on this topic to come…
The Art of Imitation
Center writing workshop on imitation of mentor texts and your young writers will flourish.
Grammar Experts Teach Peers
Grammar experts teach their peers using Grammar Keepers by Gretchen Bernabei.
