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Separate Information by Source & Perspective

Posted on February 12, 2019

When first pulling perspective-based information from sources, start simply. Initially, provide two texts--one text in support of each perspective.

Vary Time Spent in the Writing Process

Posted on February 04, 2019

Beyond knowing the individual steps of the writing process, students also need instruction on how to adjust them to fit the constraints of various circumstances. This requires...

Go Beyond a Model;
Reveal a Think Aloud

Posted on January 29, 2019

When introducing any literacy skill, teachers typically tell students what it is and show them some examples. However, teaching goes beyond telling. It reveals more than just...

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  • Figurative Language Writing
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  • First-of-the-Year Lessons
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  • Grammar Function
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  • Informative Conclusions
  • Informative Introductions
  • Inquiry
  • Introductory Paragraph
  • List Writing
  • Literacy Notebooks
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  • Main Idea
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Separate Information by Source & Perspective

Posted on February 12, 2019

When first pulling perspective-based information from sources, start simply. Initially, provide two texts--one text in support of each perspective.

Vary Time Spent in the Writing Process

Posted on February 04, 2019

Beyond knowing the individual steps of the writing process, students also need instruction on how to adjust them to fit the constraints of various circumstances. This requires...

Go Beyond a Model;
Reveal a Think Aloud

Posted on January 29, 2019

When introducing any literacy skill, teachers typically tell students what it is and show them some examples. However, teaching goes beyond telling. It reveals more than just...

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Introduce the 6 Traits

Posted on April 18, 2017

The 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 Traits

Posted on April 17, 2017

Many 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...

Convert Rubric Scores to Grades

Posted on April 16, 2017

Ever tried to get a grade from a rubric? Have you attempted to just add up the levels the student scored and divide by the total? Are all the students doing a little worse...

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