These are three books I’m hoping to dig into a little more. If you click on the titles, it will take you to Heinemann’s website and sample chapters from all of the books. Falling in Love with Close Reading: Lessons for Analyzing Texts and Life Notice & Note: Strategies for Close Reading Text & Lessons for Content Area Reading Since Deb and I have been asked to encourage and support middle schoolers in annotating text and showing their thinking while reading content area material, I’ve changed my reading patterns a… Read more Reading Like a Writer →
I’m glad you are here and hope you will join the CELEBRATE link-up. Here are the guidelines: Every Saturday share a celebration. It can be anything (or several things). A… Read more CELEBRATE link-up →
Instructional Writing Coach: This is my job title. It doesn’t matter if you are in the field of education or not, there isn’t a single person who will light up… Read more Celebrate in the Mess →
Each week I think it’s fun to round up some of my favorite bits. It’s a chance to reflect and celebrate the small moments that make life sweet. The Nester… Read more favorite bits →
What do you find most difficult about conferring? This is the question I posed to Two Writing Teacher readers today. It’s an important question, because by zeroing in on the specific things we find difficult, we are able to develop a plan of action. I’m a conferring junkie. I love it. So this question gives me pause. Those are the very best questions. The ones I have to stop and think about for myself. I’ll begin with a little history — the things I used to find most difficult… Getting… Read more conferring angsts →
There are people in this world who thrive on a schedule. They love order. Predictability sustains them. There is security in minutes counted and to do lists checked. I’m not really one of these people. Last Monday I returned to school. I didn’t prepare, but instead, I just jumped in — cold turkey, so to speak. Four days in and I’ve converted. My kids (not the ones I spend the day in school with, but the ones who live in my house) don’t start school until next week. They are… Read more summer ends →
{words to start the week} Paul W. Hankins wrote “We Have a Code Situation: When the Heart of a Reader is in Arrest” for the Nerdy Book Club blog last… Read more favorite bits →
A writing retreat from Brenda Power is a gift. I still have a hard time believing I’m the kind of person who gets to write and finds herself at a… Read more my colleagues: one take-away from a writing retreat →
I didn’t officially join Teachers Write this summer. Still, I’m a junkie for teachers writing and love the inspiration, encouragement, and fun-stuff in this community. Here’s a link to see… Read more favorite bits →
Ruth Ayres Writes 