Evaluate When to Introduce a Digital Writer's NotebookPosted on August 20, 2019The first few weeks of the writing year revolve around establishing workshop procedures and identifying writer expectations. This includes introducing and explaining the writers'...
Execute the 3 Parts of a Writer's WorkshopPosted on August 13, 2019The term "writer's workshop" describes how the writing block or class period is organized. It's a management system that comprises three components--each with a specific purpose.
Balance On-Paper and On-Screen ExperiencesPosted on June 03, 2019As access to technology continually increases, some teachers and administrators question if students should only read and always write digitally.
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...
