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Teacher as Writer & The Writing Teacher's Companion (having a…
Teacher as Writer & The Writing Teacher's Companion
in elementary ed they dont have classes in how to teach WRITING they have language arts classes
focused on grammar
cute activities to get students to write or read
not writing yourself can make it hard to promote a passion for writing in the classroom
to have students enjoy writing then they have to see you do it too
writing is hard because we focus so much on conventions
teachers who teach writing that do not write are like plumbers who don't carry their own tools
show your students your own writing so they can see that it is not easy even as an adult
if writing is hard for you it puts you in a better place as a teacher because you understand that
keep it simple: your students should write everyday
having a helpful attitude
have a sense of humor
have a sense of adventure
have a sense of curiosity
students writing will open a window into who they really are
WRITE WITH YOUR STUDENTS!!!!
teach your students to have a good attitudes about writing
you can't change them but you CAN influence them
attitudes can greatly academic achievement
steps to making your writing workshops a safe place
sharing your own writing where you feel vulnerable
respect when students dont want to share
modeling supportive responses