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“A good question to ask is, Can I follow this without difficulty? – Writing Across the Curriculum

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Writing Across the Curriculum. 8220;A good question to ask is, Can I follow this without difficulty? March 20, 2015. 8230;if the answer is yes, then the organization is working.” (Spandel, p.104). I particularly enjoyed the section on writing leads, as I recently read a children’ book that had fantastic leads and I found myself wondering how I could develop this type of lesson in my classroom. What great timing to then read about it for class! For Jack and the Beanstalk. I love this idea! If it does, I’l...

workshops– interactive, individualized, engaging, predictable– untraditional – Writing Across the Curriculum

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Writing Across the Curriculum. Workshops– interactive, individualized, engaging, predictable– untraditional. February 12, 2015. The Calkins (1986) quote,. I have finally realized that the most creative environments in our society are not the kaleidoscopic environments in which everything is always changing and complex. They are, instead, the predictable and consistent ones. And How is it going? But I hadn’t thought to explicitly ask, What help do you need to move ahead? Daniels et al. (2007) also rec...

“…and finally, first rate teachers teach them by showing.” – Writing Across the Curriculum

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Writing Across the Curriculum. 8220;…and finally, first rate teachers teach them by showing.”. February 18, 2015. I just really love this quote. To me, it embodies some of the complexities,and joys, of being a teacher. I love this idea and think kids would too. I often have had kids coming up to me asking, Is today my reading group day? Are you meeting with me today? The Kasbaek article mentions having plenty of books on good leadsbuthow do you find those. The Engel and Streich (2006) article touched on ...

“We must speak to our students with an honesty tempered by compassion: Our words will literally define the ways they perceive themselves as writers.” (Ralph Fletcher) – Writing Across the Curriculum

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Writing Across the Curriculum. 8220;We must speak to our students with an honesty tempered by compassion: Our words will literally define the ways they perceive themselves as writers.” (Ralph Fletcher). March 25, 2015. Side note, I always love, love, love the quotes in the Spandel books! If you’ve skimmed past them… take a moment to soak them in.). As teachers, we often hear the advice that we should be as explicit in our feedback and affirmation as possible. By simply saying, Great job! I also think it’...

“WHEN CHILDREN BELIEVE THEY CAN DO ANYTHING, MAKE WAY” (SPANDEL, 2013, P. 360). – Writing Across the Curriculum

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Writing Across the Curriculum. WHEN CHILDREN BELIEVE THEY CAN DO ANYTHING, MAKE WAY (SPANDEL, 2013, P. 360). January 30, 2015. The six traits of writing. Told by silly stick figures,. Starts off placing importance on. Imagination, the instincts of a writer. As clear as a soloist at her very first show. S confirm your careful craft of writing. Paragraphs, punctuation, precise pausing, all purposeful. Is as careful as the first sip of hot tea,. Sentence fluency comes with each sip that you take. Spandel, 2...