Make Notes During Writer ConferencesPosted on November 26, 2019There is a variety of information teachers may want to record during a writer conference, but it should be noted that the form is not the focus. Rather, the top priority is...
Adjust the Writing Process for Digital DevicesPosted on October 22, 2019Engaging students within the writing process often includes a variety of paper, pens, etc. However, these are all paper-based writing tools. Students also need to know how...
Teach Explicitly--I do, You Watch & ListenPosted on October 14, 2019Best-practice instruction requires that teachers provide Think Alouds. More than just telling students what to do, this is when the teacher shares her expert thinking to reveal...
Introduce the 6 TraitsPosted on April 18, 2017The six researched components of all good writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions) need to be introduced to students in a kid-friendly...
Download Kristina's Favorite Picture Books for Teaching the 6 TraitsPosted on April 17, 2017Many teachers choose to introduce each of the 6 Traits by reading a text that exemplifies the trait. Students see the trait in action within such mentor text. Picture books...
Compare Argumentative v. Persuasive WritingPosted on April 18, 2017The adoption of college and career-ready standards has included an addition of argumentative writing at all grade levels. Interpreting expectations among the types of argument...
