Many teachers think mini lessons are a way to teach writing or reading skills. THAT IS NOT TRUE! We should all be teaching behavior mini lessons too. Go directly to videos you can use with your writing class today by clicking on any of the links below... 1. What is a mini lesson? Often, students raise their hand, shout out, play with their shoelaces or whisper to their friend during a mini lesson. Mini lessons are uninterrupted, brief, energetic and cover only one skill. But why is a mini … [Read more...] about Five Must Teach Mini Lessons
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8 Ways Teachers Kill a Love of Writing in Their Classrooms
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
5 Essentials for Writing Workshop
Teachers are masters of winging it. We are resourceful when put on the spot, it's what makes this profession an art. Not only are teachers resourceful they are inventive, they have personality, values, ideas, passions, and creativity. All of this has a huge impact on the subjects we teach and will always seep through the required curriculum and standards, rightfully so! So what about when teaching writing? If a teacher were to "wing it" and bring their own resourcefulness into teaching this … [Read more...] about 5 Essentials for Writing Workshop