About the Authors: Chapters 5-8

After reading chapters 5-8 in About the Authors, what ideas have changed or confirmed your thinking about the teaching of writing? What ideas would you like to implement in your classroom?

Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Writing- Chapters 6-9

After reading chapters 6-9 in the Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Writing, what ideas have changed or confirmed your thinking about the teaching of writing? What ideas would you like to share with colleagues or try in your own classroom?

Writing Workshop- Katie Wood Ray: Chapters 6-11

I know this was alot of reading- but I hope you found it beneficial. After reading chapters 6-11 in Katie Wood Ray's "Writing Workshop," what ideas have changed your thinking about the teaching of writing? What ideas would you like to be sure to try out in your classroom this year?

A Guide to Writing Workshop: Chapters 4 and 5

I have combined the reading for last week and this week into this post. After reading chapters 4 and 5, what ideas have changed your thinking about the teaching of writing? What ideas would you like to be sure and implement in your classroom?

Delay in New Postings

Sorry for the delay in the posting. I was out of town last week and had difficulty getting the posting to go through on the internet connection that was available. Thanks for your patience!

About the Authors: Chapters 3 and 4

After reading chapters three and four of About the Authors, what things did you read that you would be excited to share with your colleagues?

The Writing Workshop (Katie Wood Ray)- Chapters 3, 4, and 5

After reading chapters 3, 4, and 5 of The Writing Workshop, what ideas did you like so much that you would be excited to share with your colleagues?