Are you a writing teacher who wants to instill a love of writing in your students but aren't sure how? Yes, teaching standards is important and students need to be college and career ready, but that doesn't mean we have to suck the fun out of writing, does it!?!? In this post learn the ways teachers kill a love of writing, (don't worry I'm guilty too) and simple ways to transform the way standards are taught so students are motivated to write and not dreading it. … [Read more...] about 8 Ways Teachers Kill a Love of Writing in Their Classrooms
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50 Ways to Get Kids Begging to Write More
Do your students moan and groan when it is time for writing? Does it make you sick to your stomach when that happens? Does it make you feel like you are failing as a writing teacher? You are not alone! Believe me, it happens to the best of us. It is not you! Remember writing is a challenge for all people kids and adults alike. Sometimes I think we teachers of writing place too much pressure on our students to produce masterpiece writing the first time. We need to rejuvenate our writing … [Read more...] about 50 Ways to Get Kids Begging to Write More