Every minute in the classroom counts!
After teaching students how to edit writing, I couldn’t wait to sit down. My back was aching and my feet were swollen. This was one of the few times I was able to sit at my desk…during the editing phase while my students had their writer’s hat on. Just after I sat down, I heard […]
Brainstorming can be an intimidating and daunting task for many students. It’s hard for young writers to come up with ideas for a topic without having a lot of life experience. It is necessary to brainstorm WITH your students in the beginning, then gradually hand over the responsibility to students once you have taught them strategies and skills to use.
