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Interactive Writing Notebooks: Creating a "Space-Saving" Reference Section
Interactive Writing Notebooks: Creating a "Space-Saving" Reference Section

Including a reference section in student writing notebooks is essential! Read to learn more about ways to set up the resource reference section and to gain suggestions on types of resources to include. Students will become more independent writers when writing skills and strategies are at their fingertips!

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Best Practices, Editing and Revision, The Writing Process, Writing Mini-lessons, Writing WorkshopGuest Userwriting notebooks, writing strategies, writing tips, writing journals, interactive writing notebook, writing process, writing workshop, workshop, struggling writers, writing support, writing in elementary, writing, back-to-school, back to schoolComment
Writing in the Elementary Classroom: An Interview with the Teacher Next Door
Writing in the Elementary Classroom: An Interview with the Teacher Next Door

I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Jenn Larson, also known as The Teacher Next Door, about her top tips for implementing a writing workshop in elementary and the relationship between reading and writing.  Jenn has been teaching for over 20 years, and over the course of her career, she has developed strategies to help students produce their best pieces of writing and to help teachers navigate writing workshop.

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Best Practices, Philosophies on Writing, The Writing Process, Writing WorkshopMeredith Dobbsthe teacher next door, interview, interviews, writing, writing tips, writing structure, writing workshop, workshop, writer's notebook, notebook, writing support, best practices, elementary, elementary writing Comments