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Using Writer's Notebooks
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This group was established on September 1, 2010, as part of WritingFix and the NNWP's "Year of the Writer's Notebook." Teacher members are invited to share how they've used writer's notebooks to inspire better idea development from their students.
Website: http://writingfix.com/Classroom_Tools/Writers_Notebooks.htm
Members: 414
Latest Activity: May 11
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Discussion Forum
Where to start 8 Replies
I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by writing this year. Any suggestions to get me started here?
Started by Karen Mool. Last reply by TINA MARIE HOFFMAN Mar 17.
Spilling Ink-- has amyone else used this text?? 3 Replies
SoI just discovered this great new book and am wondering if I happen to be the last person on earth to find it? The title is Spilling Ink, by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter. The authors describe it as…Continue
Tags: school, writing, middle, notebook, text
Started by Michele. Last reply by Lorinda Beekmann Sep 19, 2011.
overwhelmed with writing workshop model 2 Replies
Hello,I am new to this board and am hoping someone can help me out. I want to incorporate more of the writers workshop model in my classroom. I teach 6th grade Language Arts - 80 minute blocks. I…Continue
Started by Justin Greene. Last reply by Krystyna Sep 11, 2011.
Writer's Notebook -- "Start & Stop" Poetry
http://corbettharrison.com/lessons/start-and-stop-poems.htm Just created a new two-page notebook spread assignment that I…Continue
Started by Corbett Harrison Jul 26, 2011.
"Life is a Recipe" Writer's Notebook Spread
Still working on some new writing across the curriculum tasks to add to my writer's notebooks, since I have been placed on a core team next year with an amazing math, science, and social studies…Continue
Started by Corbett Harrison Jul 16, 2011.
Put finishing touches on my own writer's notebook webpage this weekend! 5 Replies
http://corbettharrison.com/prewriting.htm I wanted to explain the similarities and difference between journals and writer's notebooks (my…Continue
Started by Corbett Harrison. Last reply by Corbett Harrison Jul 10, 2011.
September is done! My new set of Writer's Notebook Bingo Cards!
http://corbettharrison.com/prewriting.htm#5 Based on my wife's make-your-own-Writer's-Notebook-Bingo-Cards assignment that she posted here…Continue
Started by Corbett Harrison Jul 10, 2011.
Wrapping Paper in Writer's Notebook 1 Reply
I have used samples of wrapping paper to help students plant "seeds" in their writer's notebooks. I received this idea at my last school, and the kiddos loved it! You need to have about 6-8…Continue
Started by Carrie Po. Last reply by pat Jun 4, 2011.
Topic CHOICES -- teacher's or free-for-all ?! 3 Replies
What are the advantages/disadvantages of giving students a list of prompts/topics from which to choose vs. allowing students to choose their own topic for weekly writing assignments? I look forward…Continue
Started by Donna Coombs. Last reply by Donna Coombs Feb 24, 2011.
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