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Welcome to Growing Writers!
Welcome to Growing Writers! I chose the blog title for several reasons. As teachers, we nurture the writing growth of our students. As students, we learn more about the writing process and consequently grow as teachers. And as fellow writers . . . well, hopefully we never stop growing.
I’ve had the opportunity to talk writing with so many fabulous teachers and librarians across the country and have longed for a way to continue the conversation. Perhaps this is the place — a place for us to examine both teaching practice and writing process, and to learn from one another.
So where to begin? I’d like to start with an examination of writer’s workshop and how it differs from a more traditional writing approach. And because writer’s workshop depends upon our students in working as independent writers, why don’t we look at the structures of writer’s workshop that help establish independence?
Next post: Creating a writing center (a place to offer materials as opposed to a learning center).
3 Comments
1. Dave | October 29th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Looking forward to reading more!
2. Evelyn Mickel | November 5th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Your blog is a great asset to implementing the wonderful program that you presented at High Bridge Elementary School!
Thank you!
3. Dave Airey | November 19th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
What exactly is a BLOG? Who invented BLOGS? Why are they called BLOGS? Currently, I know next to nothing about them except that everyone who is anyone seems to have one or post on one. If I BLOG with you all does it make me instantly cool? I sure hope so. (I’ll be Googling Blog later on and then I’ll feel much better about all these questions swirling around in my head.)
I’m seriously excited that we have a place to gather and share our thoughts and questions, our hopes and dreams, our successes and challenges. We’ll spread the word here in Millville and encourage each other through this ongoing discourse. Thanks, Jennifer!