Working toward student reflections on the writing process can be a long-term goal. Using talking points and well-placed questions can move students along.
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Where To Publish Student Writing
Are you looking for where to publish student writing? I have ideas for the publishing step in the writing process. Publishing is the final step in the writing process. I…
Make Student Revising Meaningful
The time comes in any writing lesson: the time for student revising. I don’t draw a hard line between revising and editing. If we are editing and a student realizes…
Ten Digital Writing Activities for Distance Learning
Looking for digital writing activities for distance learning? Maybe creative writing distance learning activities? You do NOT need to overwhelm yourself or students. With these ten distance learning writing activities,…
Six Writing Mini Lessons for Secondary Students
Writing mini lessons? Today, I’m reflecting on the larger writing process that I teach with freshmen and sophomores. I’ve realized that within my writing units, I primarily teach six writing…
Writing Graphic Organizers for Secondary Students
Writing graphic organizers are lifesavers with my students. A graphic organizer for brainstorming, for creative writing, and for grammar can help young writers. Some students sit and write a paper.…
My Attitude for a Creative Writing Class
Teaching a creative writing class? Trying to encourage creative writing? I’ve developed my attitude as I’ve taught this elective. I’ve written before about my creative writing class concerning the first…
Providing Writing Feedback to Students: 3 Quick Tips
Stuck on providing writing feedback to students? I have three quick ways to provide meaningful writing feedback to older students. When I consider what I want for my secondary writers, this…
Teaching Research Papers with High School Students
Teaching research papers with high school students? Teaching students how to write a research paper is an important part of an ELA class. Here are guidelines to make this writing…
Responding to Student Writing
What can an English teacher do when responding to student writing? What teachers say matters, and we should consider their internal dialogue. The more I teach writing, the more I…