In this six part series I will outline exactly how I’m rethinking my workshop classroom with an equity lens. Check out part 1 about rethinking writing workshop here. Before getting started with part two about rethinking reading workshop, we need to define workshop and we need to define equity. Here is my very brief definition of both…Workshop- a method of teaching that empowers students to become readers and writers in and outside of the classroom. This method of teaching involves a system … [Read more...] about Rethinking Reading Workshop with Equity in Mind
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Rethinking Writing Workshop with Equity in Mind
Amanda Write Now · 56. Rethinking Writing Workshop With Equity In Mind In this six part series I will outline how I’m rethinking the workshop classroom with an equity lens. But, first of all, we need to define workshop and equity. Here is my very brief definition of both…Workshop- a method of teaching that empowers students to become readers and writers in and outside of the classroom. This method of teaching involves a system wherein students work toward publishing pieces of writing and … [Read more...] about Rethinking Writing Workshop with Equity in Mind
The Story of a Teacher Author’s Identity Crisis
I’ve learned and changed tremendously since the events of 2020-2021, you might even call what's happened an identity crisis...I want to share this story here to make sense of everything for myself but also because I know there are many teachers out there that can relate. I’ve always been a very passionate person. My enthusiasm for learning, taking what I learn, and putting it into action immediately, can be invigorating, inspiring and incredibly productive. But, over the years I’ve come to … [Read more...] about The Story of a Teacher Author’s Identity Crisis
Join the 2021 English Teacher Summer Reading Series!
What are your plans this summer? Hopefully, you plan to do a whole lot of relaxing and enjoy every minute of your time off!But, I know after a few weeks of soaking in all the free time, teachers start looking for opportunities to improve their teaching craft. If this sounds like you then I recommend you join me and over 200 other teachers this summer during The 2021 English Teacher Summer Reading Series! It's completely free to participate. Here's how it will work: Video OverviewsYou'll receive … [Read more...] about Join the 2021 English Teacher Summer Reading Series!
English Teacher Summer Reading Series+First Book Up…7 Myths About Education by Daisy Christodoulou
Before we get to this overview and review of 7 Myths About Education, I have a question for you... How big is the stack of books you want to read this summer? If you are like most English teachers, the stack is sky high. This is exactly why I’m hosting The English Teacher Summer Reading Series! What is The English Teacher Summer Reading Series? It’s a free event that is happening between June 4th-August 7th! Attendees of the event will: Go deep into 8 super popular professional … [Read more...] about English Teacher Summer Reading Series+First Book Up…7 Myths About Education by Daisy Christodoulou
When you find out you’ve been teaching wrong…
What are best teaching practices? Have you ever questioned your beliefs? When you begin questioning your beliefs, it is referred to as a paradigm shift.Stephen Covey, the author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People describes in detail what a paradigm shift is. In his book, he says...“Belief is another word for paradigm. It's a synonym. Your belief of the way things are”. -Stephen CoveyWe all have many beliefs when it comes to best teaching practices. These beliefs come from the training we’ve … [Read more...] about When you find out you’ve been teaching wrong…
10 Ways to Bring Mindfulness into Your Life and Digital Classroom
Do you often feel overwhelmed with all you have to do? Maybe you feel scattered and aren’t sure what to focus your energy on. Mindfulness in your personal and professional life can most definitely help alleviate these anxieties. In this blog post I’ll share ten ways you can begin to bring more mindfulness into both your personal and professional life. You’ll learn what mindfulness is and how you can begin practicing in your personal life so you can start bringing these practices into your … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Bring Mindfulness into Your Life and Digital Classroom
5 Mini Lessons to Teach Writing Explicitly to Support Struggling Writers
Have you ever felt you weren’t supporting a group of students with writing? Maybe these students had IEPs, maybe they didn’t, maybe they were the students who turned in writing that was all over the place, spelling mistakes, run-on sentences, no paragraphs...you know what I’m talking about. And you just didn’t know how to support these students or even where to start!?!You are not alone. I’ve felt at a loss for how to support struggling writers every single year of my 13 years as a teacher.There … [Read more...] about 5 Mini Lessons to Teach Writing Explicitly to Support Struggling Writers