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Tag: Writer’s Notebook
The Writer’s Notebook: In Praise of Paper
The writer’s notebook is not my idea; it’s been touted by all kinds of English teacher greats. If you don’t … More
Time for Poetry: The Perils of Modeling Writing for Students
I believe in modeling writing for my students, as I have stated emphatically before; but let me just say how … More
Tuesday Tips: The Classroom Mission Statement
Last week I shared how I used the Consensogram in my class to help students choose areas of focus for … More
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