An archived stack of papers: 'Writing'
No Boundaries; A Classroom Anthology?
In a stack of papers called Writing.
- Jan
- 20
- 2006
Respond to the following five questions:
What have you been doing well so far this year? Looking back on where you were at the end of last school year, what has been the most significant change in your reading and writing skills? What else do you think you need to change in your reading and writing skills? Are you satisfied with your work so far this year?... read more
New Homework Policy… Maybe
In a stack of papers called Writing.
- Jan
- 10
- 2006
A student’s homework assignment is reading and it rarely gets done. A student’s homework assignment is writing and it regularly is at least attempted. While talking with my good friend today, I stumbled upon what may be my new homework policy: writing.
I hit on this idea back in November, but I’m considering it for... read more
Authentic Opportunities To Write
In a stack of papers called Connections, Writing.
- Dec
- 08
- 2005
I’ve been thinking about this entry for a while and it’s time I just put the ideas out there, even if they aren’t as polished as I want them to be.
Idea One
At a meeting on Monday, a friend of mine talked about giving his students “an essay in disguise” for Herman Hesse’s Siddhartha, wherein he would write a fake letter from the board banning... read more
Quicker Ways to Grade Writing
In a stack of papers called Writing.
- Jun
- 02
- 2005
During lunch today, I rattled off a few suggestions to a student teacher who is facing having to read 4 batches of essays this weekend to get caught up. And I thought they might be kind of useful suggestions to remember, so here they are.
Here are what I see as some good alternatives to the thorough reading and commenting that so often prevents teachers from evaluating writing (by no means is... read more
On Assigning Writing
In a stack of papers called Writing.
- Jun
- 01
- 2005
Literacy is a school-wide goal that does not fall squarely on the English teacher’s shoulders. Every content area has a mandate to promote literacy. Standardized test scores demand it; colleges demand it; employers demand it; society demands it. A part of reaching that mandate is in assigning plenty of writing and providing adequate, immediate feedback.
However, with the amount of time it... read more