Teaching writing is a challenge. Then add spelling into the mix, and it’s a whole other level. How can you support students’ spelling while they write? I’m sharing simple strategies you can use in your classroom (literally tomorrow!) to help support spelling during writing. My hands were sweating… it was almost my turn. Just two more people. Now, one… My… Read More
Responding to Text: a Shift in Writing Instruction
I slump down at the table in the middle of my academic coaches’ room. I wasn’t just exhausted from the day, I was already exhausted in anticipation of today’s team meeting. Today wasn’t just about our upcoming plans for next week (which I still needed to do!) or a new professional development goal we need to add to our year-long… Read More