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Stephanie Griffin

Writing Heals - 0 views

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EDUCATION and TEACHING Two Writing Teachers Writing Writers Wkshp Teaching Writing

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  • Writing is a form of personal freedom. It frees us from the mass identity we see in the making all around us. In the end, writers will write not to be outlaw heroes of some underculture but mainly to save themselves, to survive as individuals. — Don Delillo
  • This morning when I awoke, I realized the hole in my heart was more at peace than it has been. I believe part of the reason is because I have taken the time to write about Nate and have shared those words with others.
  • Too often we push away the things that hurt. We brush them under the rug, shove them into a dark corner, and tie them up in the bottom of a drawer. Our classrooms are filled with children who are hurting. Although I’m not an advocate for making writing workshop a therapy session; I do believe one of the truths about writing is it helps us to heal.
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  • In a world where people avoid the things that make them hurt, we have an opportunity to teach students the healing power of writing. This is part of making writing workshop genuine and responsive to the needs of our students. This isn’t a lesson we will be able to “schedule ahead” in our lesson plan books; however, it is one we can be prepared to give when tragedy strikes.
Stephanie Griffin

What I Learned about Teaching Writing from Swim Lessons - 0 views

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EDUCATION and TEACHING Two Writing Teachers Writing Writers Wkshp Teaching Writing New Teachers

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  • As writing teachers, we need to put words on paper. It gives a deeper insight into how to teach writing well.
  • Teach one thing.
  • constantly modeling
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  • High fives, thumbs up, and verbal encouragement were as much a part of his time as anything else.
  • Adjust to different personalities.
  • Nate would take one person to the other end of the pool while everyone else was able to practice in the shallow end.
  • Nate smiled a lot.
  • Smiling goes a long way and we should do this more when teaching writing.
  • When kids did something they weren’t suppose to, they paid the consequence. He made his explanations clear and the consequence for crossing a boundary evident up front.
  • Give challenges.
  • Since Nate is a swimmer himself, he is able to constantly push each person to become stronger.
  • Give a small amount of whole group instruction and a lot of time for practice. His instruction with the whole group was a matter of minutes. Then he watched them all attempt the teaching point. Then he would call them together and refine his instruction. He never “instructed” for more than a few minutes at a time. He knows learning happens by doing.
  • Teach the big things first.
  • He made his teaching important by focusing on the things that would make the biggest difference.
  • Ignore the mess. Learning something new can be messy. Nate ignored the mess. Instead he focused on encouragement and teaching one thing. As a writing teacher I need to ignore the mess a little more.
  • End with fun. 
  • Give a reminder at the very end. As they were drying off, he would say to each person, “Now what are you going to think about until you come back?” He would give one reminder. The really big thing he expected of each person.
  • Celebrate BIG from time to time. 
  • At the end of all the lessons, we had a pool party.
Kim Yaris

:/ Smirk New Media :/ » What to do today? How about listen to Seth and Tom? - 0 views

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  • Kim Yaris on 29 Jul 10
     
    Why you should blog! 1.5 minute video featuring Seth Godin
Kim Yaris

http://www.aecf.org/~/media/Pubs/Initiatives/KIDS%20COUNT/123/2010KCSpecReport/Special%... - 0 views

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reading proficiency grade 3

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  • Kim Yaris on 29 Jul 10
     
    Summary of report about why kids need to be proficient in reading by end of 3rd grade
Kim Yaris

JK Rowling: The fringe benefits of failure | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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youtube TED

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  • Kim Yaris on 27 Jul 10
     
    Thoughtful reflection about benefits of failure
Kim Yaris

Interrogating Texts: 6 Reading Habits to Develop in Your First Year at Harvard - Resear... - 0 views

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reading comprehension study skills

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  • Kim Yaris on 27 Jul 10
     
    Got this from Goudvis and Harvey's Strategies that Work. Harvard puts it out to incoming freshman but I think it's great advice for anyone who reads to learn
Kim Yaris

Gomo - 0 views

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Mo Willems

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  • Kim Yaris on 25 Jul 10
     
    Mo Willems demonstrates how to draw cat the cat using numbers and letter. Short but sure to be loved by kids.
Kim Yaris

http://visualblooms.wikispaces.com/ - 0 views

visualblooms.wikispaces.com

taxonomy Blooms visualblooms

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  • Kim Yaris on 23 Jul 10
     
    LOVE this!
Kim Yaris

Comics draw boys in to reading: Study - 0 views

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reading choice literacy

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  • Kim Yaris on 23 Jul 10
     
    Interesting. It seems intuitive to me that if kids aren't reading that we should give them an entree by valuing their choices but lots of people need studies to believe in it.
Kim Yaris

http://www.edupln.com/ - 0 views

www.edupln.com

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  • Kim Yaris on 22 Jul 10
     
    Are you a member? Check it out.
Kim Yaris

Update On Summer Reading Study | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 0 views

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literacy reading

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  • Kim Yaris on 21 Jul 10
     
    Interesting and relevant
Kim Yaris

TeachersFirst: Building Schoolwide Literacy With Free Web 2.0 Tools - 0 views

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literacy technology

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  • Kim Yaris on 21 Jul 10
     
    Good ideas about how to use technology in 21st century classroom
Kim Yaris

Reading in a Whole New Way | 40th Anniversary | Smithsonian Magazine - 0 views

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reading article smithsonian digital_screens

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  • Kim Yaris on 20 Jul 10
     
    Reading is changing. Sometimes it's hard for people to imagine how, this article takes a historic look at how reading has changed and begins to imagine where we are going. Very exciting. Much food for thought
Kim Yaris

Trouble with Rubrics - 0 views

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article rubrics

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  • Kim Yaris on 20 Jul 10
     
    Great article by Alfie Kohn
Kim Yaris

5 Reasons Why Educators Should Network - 0 views

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pln education network

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  • Kim Yaris on 17 Jul 10
     
    Good Thinking on why networking is important. Most importantly, it allows us to collaborate in ways in which we've never before been able to.
Kim Yaris

http://blogs.scholastic.com/top_teaching/ - 1 views

blogs.scholastic.com/top_teaching

blog beth newingham angela bunyi scholastic

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  • Kim Yaris on 17 Jul 10
     
    Great blog by Beth Newingham and Angela Bunyi. Filled with resources and ideas. Not reading and writing specific but they do address this often.
Kim Yaris

Roald Dahl - The Official Web Site - 0 views

www.roalddahl.com

authors reading dahl books literature

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  • Kim Yaris on 16 Jul 10
     
    If your kids read and love Roald Dahl, check out this website.
Kim Yaris

EduDemic » 45 Interesting Ways To Use Wordle In The Classroom - 0 views

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wordle digital_literacy

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  • Kim Yaris on 16 Jul 10
     
    Love this--well done. Will use in presentation for literacy in the 21st century
Kim Yaris

YouTube - ISTE 2010 Conferece Kickoff: Explorers and Excellence - 1 views

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youtube quotes

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  • Kim Yaris on 16 Jul 10
     
    Great reel about being excellent. Worth watching to be reminded.
Kim Yaris

July 2010 Looking Ahead At - Free - ASTD - 0 views

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social networking future

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  • Kim Yaris on 15 Jul 10
     
    Outstanding. Must read this!
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