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Jennifer Laffin

2 days ago
2 min

The Writing Round-Up {10.24.20}

In this edition: A writing community for YOU * The purpose of paragraphs * New stickers * Finding writing ideas & MORE!

Paragraphs: Give Us a Break {Writer's Toolkit Series}

Jennifer Laffin

4 days ago
3 min

Paragraphs: Give Us a Break {Writer's Toolkit Series}

Paragraphs are important! Here's why good writing needs paragraph and how to use the New-New Rule for paragraphing.

Connecting to Readers Through Poetry by Bridget Magee

Jennifer Laffin

5 days ago
3 min

Connecting to Readers Through Poetry by Bridget Magee

Unpack some basic poetic elements and infuse them into your own writing to really reach your readers!

Balance Writing with the Power of Three {Writer's Toolkit Series}

Jennifer Laffin

Oct 14
2 min

Balance Writing with the Power of Three {Writer's Toolkit Series}

Writing is more balanced and pleasing to the mind when the details come in groups of three.

Successful Online Writing Conferences with Student Writers by Dana Clark

Jennifer Laffin

Oct 6
2 min

Successful Online Writing Conferences with Student Writers by Dana Clark

Teaching writing online? Here's how you can help your student-writers prepare for a successful writing conference.

Ideas for Writing Across the Curriculum by Karen Megay-Nespoli

Jennifer Laffin

Sep 22
3 min

Ideas for Writing Across the Curriculum by Karen Megay-Nespoli

Even if you aren't an ELA teacher, you can still get your students writing as a way to deepen their understanding of your content area.

Keeping a Space for the Analog Notebook by Michelle Haseltine

Jennifer Laffin

Sep 16
3 min

Keeping a Space for the Analog Notebook by Michelle Haseltine

Even in virtual learning, students still need a paper notebook. Michelle Haseltine tells you why.

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Helping Teachers and Their Students Grow as Writers

The Writing Round-Up {10.24.20}

Paragraphs: Give Us a Break {Writer's Toolkit Series}

Connecting to Readers Through Poetry by Bridget Magee

Balance Writing with the Power of Three {Writer's Toolkit Series}

Successful Online Writing Conferences with Student Writers by Dana Clark

Ideas for Writing Across the Curriculum by Karen Megay-Nespoli

Keeping a Space for the Analog Notebook by Michelle Haseltine