Beste Writing Teacher podcaster (2024)

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Episode 63 You Are Only One Part of Their Journey 15:47

1d ago15:47

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My dear teacher, You are working so hard and are just so worried about that one student. They don't seem to be catching up or getting closer to "grade-level expectations". This episode is for you, because I don't want you to stress anymore! You will hear about how to look for growth and see your part in your writer's journey! Listen in and feel bet…

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170. Interventions for Environmental Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 23:56

2d ago23:56

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Over the last month, we’ve been discussing all the different factors that can affect a student’s reading comprehension, even in upper elementary. We’ve gone over fundamental and cognitive factors, and now we’ve hit the last factor, which is environmental. So, in the last episode of the series, I’m sharing interventions for environmental factors tha…

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Addressing Perfectionism in Writing Instruction: A Conversation with a Colleague 43:59

3d ago43:59

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In today’s Conversation with a Colleague, Stacey chats with Lainie Levin, a gifted interventionist and coach, about helping learners conquer perfectionism. Lainie unveils the manifestations of perfectionism in students, particularly during writing instruction, highlighting key signs to watch for. She shares an innovative work quality continuum she …

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Stealing Moments and Giving Back with Andrew Hacket 1:06:03

3d ago1:06:03

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On June 22nd, I will be participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk in Boston. I will be walking 16 miles to raise money to stop suicide. If this podcast has been helpful to you in any way ever, if it has made you a better teacher or a better writer, or even brought a smile to your face, please…

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Episode 62 The Benefits of Share Time 17:25

8d ago17:25

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In this episode you will hear all about Share Time in Writer's Workshop and why you should be sure to implement it in your classroom! We will discuss how Share Time can help: generating ideas reinforcing skills building community building writer's confidence and more! If you would like to receive more support from Melissa and receive new resources …

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169. Interventions for Cognitive Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 21:11

9d ago21:11

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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been diving into intervention strategies for students who have difficulty with reading comprehension. The reality is that some upper elementary students aren’t proficient or on grade level when it comes to reading or reading comprehension. So, as literacy teachers, we’ve got to come up with ways to support these studen…

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Building Awareness of Sentence Structure: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 7:21

10d ago7:21

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Make sentence structure more straightforward for students with Melanie's intentional activities in this episode. Melanie shares ways she helps students understand the definition of sentences, create sentences with phrases and pictures, and combine sentences. You'll help students recognize and create simple and increasingly complex sentences with Me…

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Episode 61 Why You Should Write Too:) 20:55

15d ago20:55

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Ok- Hear me out! I am going to share 5 convincing reasons why taking time to write for yourself will truly benefit you as a teacher of writing as well as your students as writers. I know you are so very busy, and I promise that even a little bit of your own writing will go a LONG way! If your students aren't enjoying writing or are stuck in one spo…

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168. Interventions for Fundamental Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 30:51

16d ago30:51

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Getting students in upper elementary on grade level with their reading and comprehension skills can be challenging because there are so many factors and reasons why they’re lacking in that area. However, one of the biggest reasons is a lack of fundamental and foundational skills. I talked in last week’s episode about the different areas this can be…

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Capture Students' Progress with End-of-Year Letters: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 10:14

17d ago10:14

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Explore the origin and significance of end-of-year reflection letters in this week’s episode. Stacey highlights the unique nature of these letters, which go beyond self-evaluations of academics and instead focus on students reflecting on their growth as learners and individuals. Practical guidelines for structuring the letters are shared, emphasizi…

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Mining Memory Moments with Chloe Ito Ward 1:07:45

19d ago1:07:45

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Chloe Ito Ward talks about mining memory moments, authenticity, and celebrating the present. For our next episode, please read debut author Andrew Hacket’s picture book Ollie the Acorn and the Mighty Idea which celebrates the power of kindness. If you happen to live in Massachusetts, Andrew has two launch events this weekend. On Saturday, April 13t…

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Episode 60 What You Say Matters! 20:48

22d ago20:48

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This episode holds the key to transforming your instruction from WRITING-focused to WRITER- focused! What we say shows so much to ourselves and our writers about what we value! We want our writers to know that we value them and what they do as writers! What we say also forms what we think. Focusing our language on the writer will help you to focus …

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167. Fundamental, Cognitive, and Environmental Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 25:24

23d ago25:24

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One, if not the biggest, thing we focus on as literacy teachers is getting our students to be successful readers. But as upper elementary teachers, you know that you will have several students in your class who struggle with reading comprehension. This then becomes a major focus in our classrooms, but we know a student’s lack of reading comprehensi…

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Explore the Potential of Student-Facing AI Tools: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 40:56

24d ago40:56

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We explore the vast potential of student-facing AI tools. Join us as we delve into the benefits of tools like Co:Writer Universal, EverWrite, Grammarly, Read&Write, and Speechify. Discover how these cutting-edge tools revolutionize students' learning, writing, and communication and empower students to reach new heights of academic excellence. Check…

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Making History 3D with Tom Bober 1:03:39

28d ago1:03:39

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Tom Bober, and I talk about making history 3-D, the power of collaboration, and taking things off of our plates. For our next episode, please read debut author Chloe Ito Ward’s honest, anti-racist, heartwarming picture book Love Grows Here. Support the Show.Av Kate Narita/Tom Bober

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Episode 59 - Writing Isn't Math, But It's Taught Like it! 20:06

29d ago20:06

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School leaders, teachers and students are frustrated with writing, and I know why! I find that getting teachers to see writing instruction in a new way to be extremely helpful. One way I have accomplished this is in my comparison to teaching math, as well as the goal of using math in our lives vs using writing. This episode lays out this view point…

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166. 3 Scaffolds Every Reading Teacher Should Use 27:59

1M ago27:59

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I’ve always made it a priority of mine to find simple yet effective strategies that support literacy teachers in the classroom. One of our main jobs as literacy teachers is to provide our students with the skills to become successful readers and writers. And one way to do that is by giving your students scaffolds to support their literacy growth an…

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Bring Checklists to Life: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 8:22

1M ago8:22

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It is helpful to create checklists that are accessible to students so they are manageable, digestible, and possible for students to utilize. In this tip, Melanie shares ways to help students chunk checklists, think with intention, and digitize checklists. In addition, she plants the seeds to help you think about ways to help students self-create ch…

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Episode 58 Stop Overwhelm and See Progress! 27:38

1M ago27:38

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Are you feeling like you don't know where to go next with writing? Do you notice writers lacking progress? This episode is for you! Whether or not you are utilizing a writing "program" with lessons already provided, you may find yourself feeling lost or unsure of how to proceed during each writing block. A program also will not ensure you are meeti…

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165. Time Management Test-Taking Strategies That Work 25:37

1M ago25:37

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Over the last few episodes, I’ve been covering several test-taking strategies in order to help prepare your students for the end-of-year standardized test. Unfortunately, most standardized tests are timed, so having efficient time management is so important for the success of their performance. Knowing how to pace themselves during a timed test is …

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Boost Writing Instruction with AI: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 38:31

1M ago38:31

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In this episode, we talk about content creation, personalized learning, accessibility, efficiency & productivity with artificial intelligence. We share various teacher-facing AI tools and discuss how you can incorporate them into your writing instruction. Go Deeper: Leveraging AI for Writing Miniseries on Two Writing Teachers Los Angeles Unified Sc…

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Sit Down and Do It with C.K. Malone 1:00:18

1M ago1:00:18

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On today’s show with author and educator, C.K. Malone, we talk about sitting down and getting to work, that tomorrow is a new day, and that anyone can succeed. Have you reviewed the show? If not, please do so and help me turn 24 in 2024 from a dream into a reality. By doing so, you’ll be entered to win a copy of CK Malone’s A Costume for Charly. Th…

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Episode 57 Teacher "After Workshop" Q&A 16:12

1M ago16:12

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I just love the Question-and-Answer portion of workshops! This is when I truly know what the teachers need! Today's episode will cover these two questions: How can I support emergent writers? After finding out students' writing level - do I split them into groups and focus on their level or do the teaching as a whole class? Happy Listening! Melissa…

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164. Helping Students Manage and Overcome Test Anxiety 21:58

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When it comes to preparing for a state standardized test, we tend to focus our energy and time on the content our students need to master in order to get a high-achieving score. We implement daily practice and review for weeks leading up to the test. However, one aspect that we don’t focus on but plays a big role in our students’ performances is te…

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Create Personal and Living Poetry Anthologies: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 8:04

2M ago8:04

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Learn about two engaging ideas for National Poetry Month, which begins on April 1. Stacey shares a bit about creating a collaborative "Living Poetry Anthology" where students curate poems to display throughout the school. Next, she discusses developing personal poetry collections featuring their work, inspirational poems, and reflections on poems t…

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Episode 56 Teacher "After Workshop" Q&A Pt 1 26:09

2M ago26:09

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This episode shares questions from teachers' exit tickets after attending my workshop "Unveiling the Artistry of Teaching Writing". Today's questions are: How can I instill motivation in writers? How will I be sure my lessons are diverse to meet all writers' needs, challenging students who need it without overwhelming others? I hope the ideas and s…

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163. Response Ready: Tips for Helping Your Students Understand Writing Prompts 18:16

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I’m so passionate about writing and helping students develop their skills and become better writers. One aspect of writing that is often complex and difficult for students to master is learning how to understand and respond to writing prompts. This is a vital skill because it not only helps students with standardized tests, but it’s a task that can…

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Sentence Frames and Vocabulary Words: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 6:25

2M ago6:25

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There's a lot of brain work involved in written expression. This week, Melanie shares a tip to help students reduce their cognitive load, which will help them express their ideas more easily. In this tip, Melanie shares how providing students with sentence frames and a bank of vocabulary words can aid students with difficulty with word retrieval. P…

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Episode 55 Supporting All Learners with Risa Woods Pt 2 15:33

2M ago15:33

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I know you will gain so much from this conversation from Mrs. Risa Woods, educator and ELL expert! Risa provides high-impact teaching strategies and mindsets that are geared toward supporting multi-lingual learners but will benefit all students in your classroom. The information Risa shares is of great help to teachers who are limited in support wh…

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162. Mastering the Basics: Reinforcing Core Writing Skills 23:15

2M ago23:15

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Even though testing season isn’t here tomorrow, it is just around the corner and will be here before you know it. And instead of stressing and trying to prepare your students in a short amount of time, why not get started now? But whether you’re preparing students for a standardized test or wanting to work on different writing skills throughout the…

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Reclaiming Our Narrative with Janelle Harper 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

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Janelle Harper talks about reclaiming narratives, positive phrasing, and creating safe spaces To prep for our next episode with picture book author and secondary educator C.K. Malone, be sure to read their fabulous debut picture book, A Costume for Charly, which features an innovative bigender character who creates a Halloween costume that reflects…

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Accommodations for Access to Writing Instruction: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 54:21

2M ago54:21

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In this episode, we explore accommodations for student writers. The episode has five categories: organization, materials/tools, time, response, and seating. This episode will equip you with ways to create an inclusive, accessible learning environment. PAST TWT BLOG POSTS Exploring Voice Typing Finding Accessible Fonts for Classroom Use Flexible Sea…

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Episode 54 Supporting All Students with Risa Woods, ELL Expert Pt1 20:39

2M ago20:39

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I know you will gain so much from this conversation from Mrs. Risa Woods, educator and ELL expert! Risa provides high-impact teaching strategies and mindsets that are geared toward supporting multi-lingual learners but will benefit all students in your classroom. The information Risa shares is of great help to teachers who are limited in support wh…

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161. Strategies for Gradually Increasing Writing Time and Complexity 25:48

2M ago25:48

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Over the last few weeks, we’ve been diving into the topic of student writing stamina. We’ve explored strategies to keep students engaged in writing, challenges students face while they’re writing, and how to build stamina through practices implemented in the classroom. By having all this background information and fresh new ideas on ways to keep th…

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Navigate a Digital World by Seeing, Hearing, and Reading: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 6:22

2M ago6:22

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Stacey explores the power of pairing written explanations with oral directions to enhance understanding in the context of writing workshop. She provides an overview of Driveway, a Chrome Extension that allows educators to create step-by-step process guides with written descriptions, highlighted screenshots, and optional voiceovers. Learn how to cre…

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Episode 53 Understanding the Connection between Reading and Writing 31:48

2M ago31:48

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It is impossible to ignore the connection between reading and writing. This episode delves into the ways that understanding that connection help to inform and enhance writing instruction. Melissa shares what research says about how reading and writing work together, ways to begin to make this connection known to students and the 'behind the scene' …

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160. 4 Ways to Increase Writing Endurance 38:21

2M ago38:21

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In last week’s episode, we learned that writing stamina is built over time and includes more than just an amount of time, but when students are actively engaged in a particular writing task. Since having writing stamina can be difficult for students, I wanted to create a series that provided teachers with strategies that improved a student’s writin…

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Digital Texts as Mentors: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 6:34

2M ago6:34

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In this Tip for Tomorrow, Melanie provides three ways to use digital mentor texts. She provides insight on using videos as part of your whole-class instruction, inquiry lessons, and as a goal-setting tool. Take advantage of this episode if you need more ways to integrate digital mentor texts into your writing instruction. Read Leah Koch's Two Writi…

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Narwhals, Puppeteers, and Bush Planes with Brooke Hartman 58:27

3M ago58:27

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Brooke Hartman talks about the power of social media, breaking through the fourth wall, and staying true to the original story. To prep for our next episode with Bronx author Janelle Harper, be sure to read her fabulous debut picture book, My Block Looks Like, which is illustrated by the incomparable Frank Morrison. Support the Show.…

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Episode 52 No More "Should" 20:51

3M ago20:51

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Hey There Writing Teacher! Have you asked these questions before? 'How much should my students be writing?' 'What should their writing look like?' 'What should I focus on?' How should I instruct this writer?' Well-today we turn stop saying 'should' and start using 'can'! This episode will share Melissa's take on how teachers can approach their own …

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159. Writing Stamina: 6 Challenges Students Face and How to Help Them 38:41

3M ago38:41

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I am passionate about literacy, especially finding creative and engaging ways to get students writing. However, none of that matters if their writing stamina is low. I know from my experience being in the classroom, that so many of my students didn’t have the writing endurance for longer pieces of writing, which meant I had to come up with ways to …

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Exploring the Power of Oral Language: A Conversation with a Colleague 40:02

3M ago40:02

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Discover the untapped potential of oral language in the writing process and gain valuable insights from Lainie Levin, one of our TWTBlog co-authors. Lainie and Stacey discuss the importance of oral language beyond the primary years of elementary school and how storytelling and oral language support kids in developing a sense of story and composing …

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Episode 51 The Writing Process Series: Editing and Publishing with the Writer in Mind 19:09

3M ago19:09

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'Publish means public, not Perfect' and 'Value the Process, not the Product!' These are the mantras I'd like you to take on when thinking about the editing and publish portion of the writing process for your students. When we keep the writer in mind (teach the writer, not the writing!) we will not have them edit to "perfection". We will have them e…

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158. 5 Podcasts You Should be Listening to in 2024 29:44

3M ago29:44

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Podcasts are one of the fastest growing platforms to gain information in a short amount of time. I obviously love the idea of podcasts and how it can reach so many people with a variety of topics. With the availability that it brings, there are so many opportunities to make listening to podcasts part of your daily life. I want to help you discover …

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Research and Writing Instruction: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 8:07

3M ago8:07

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Research can be instrumental in supporting instructional decision-making for teachers. In this Tip for Tomorrow, Melanie gives an overview of some of the most critical research surrounding writing instruction. She will cover what the research says about: Teaching kids about different aspects of the writing process. Studying strong examples of writi…

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Praise Then Raise with Jen Gennari 1:00:21

3M ago1:00:21

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Jen Gennari, author of Muffled and My Mixed Up Berry-Blue Summer, talks about flagging filter words, personifying drafts, and cultivating artistic vision. To win a critique or a virtual author's visit, go to www.katenarita.com/podcast during the month of March and leave a comment on Jen's post saying which giveaway you'd like to win. Good luck! Sup…

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Episode 50 The Writing Process Series-Revising with Purpose 19:46

3M ago19:46

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Why are we having our students revise? Sure, we want them to make their piece the best it can be! But, are we revising with a focus on the writer, or on the writing? This episode will discuss two thoughts on the revision portion of the writing process: 1-Why do we revise and how can we make it effective for our writers? 2-When do writers revise Mel…

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157. Sensory Storytelling: Using Sensory Details to Bring Writing to Life 29:35

3M ago29:35

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Over the last month I’ve been sharing different ways you can engage your students in that helps develop their simple sentences into more detailed and complex sentences. With this being the final episode in the series, I’m finally covering my favorite way to bring writing to life, which is by using sensory details to create sensory storytelling. Usi…

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Propel Writers Forward With Reflection Shares: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 5:25

3M ago5:25

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Join Stacey as she delves into the power of reflection shares to promote growth and development in student writing. She discusses how whole-group reflection allows students to share insights, experiences, and strategies, and fosters a sense of community and accountability. She emphasizes the importance of students feeling valued and included in the…

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Episode 49 The Writing Process Series: Details of Drafting 19:23

3M ago19:23

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Drafting is so much more than we realize! In this episode, Melissa shares the details of drafting by exploring all the purposes of this part of the writing process for our student writers as well as for ourselves as teachers, and how important it is for us to understand this aspect of writing for our writing instruction. Discussion points include: …

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