Homegrown Writing Institute Takeaways by Mrs. Crawford https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3 Growing as a Writer Teacher! en-us 2020-08-25 18:58:39 UTC 2025-06-26 19:54:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Oral rehearsal is critical for enabling students to write! tmc1007 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699559842 2020-08-26 11:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699559842 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699658335 I learned the importance of giving good compliments. I learned to use compliments that make the student feel powerful such as "The world needs more writers like you"]]> 2020-08-26 12:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699658335 To try and infuse joy in virtual learning through small group, one-on-one etc. https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699658958 Wendy

]]> 2020-08-26 12:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699658958 revision https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699659081 Revising a piece of writing means seeing the piece with new eyes.]]> 2020-08-26 12:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699659081 Just how important/powerful the revision stage is in the writing process. tct1121 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699659120 2020-08-26 12:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699659120 To improve writing we need to write more, with feedback. https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699659549 I need to envision myself as a writer in order to teach writers]]> 2020-08-26 12:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699659549 The parts that take our breath away are the author's craft examples to pull out for minilessons. smd1009 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699659858 2020-08-26 12:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699659858 Each unit needs a hard due date. Then celebrate!! Don't drag it out so kids get bored https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699660901 2020-08-26 12:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699660901 publishing https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699661068 "publishing" your writing is more about making your piece public, not perfect.]]> 2020-08-26 12:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699661068 Tips for the Reluctant Writer: tmc1007 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699661304 Providing pathways:
  1. Process - The writing process is not linear.  We want kids to know that they can always go back and regenerate an idea or rehearse a new idea.  Also, the reality is that many writers don’t wait until the end to revise and edit.  Many writers do this along the way, perhaps paragraph at a time.  Some people like to instead get it all down on the paper and then revise.  Either way is fine.  Once we recognize our “way”, then we can decide which process is best for you.  For some reluctant writers, editing at the very end can be too overwhelming.
  2. Learning Progressions - Recognizing that kids are moving along a continuum can open doors for them to help them not be so reluctant.  This can take place in the mentor text that you are using.  You can show them sample writing that can be their next step.  
  3. Choice - in topic and in paper
  4. Environment - how does our environment support independence?  Writing centers that house all of the tools and charts that writers will need (post its for revising, scissors, charts, paper choice, different writing utensils, mentor texts that are marked up)
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  1. Process - The writing process is not linear.  We want kids to know that they can always go back and regenerate an idea or rehearse a new idea.  Also, the reality is that many writers don’t wait until the end to revise and edit.  Many writers do this along the way, perhaps paragraph at a time.  Some people like to instead get it all down on the paper and then revise.  Either way is fine.  Once we recognize our “way”, then we can decide which process is best for you.  For some reluctant writers, editing at the very end can be too overwhelming.
  2. Learning Progressions - Recognizing that kids are moving along a continuum can open doors for them to help them not be so reluctant.  This can take place in the mentor text that you are using.  You can show them sample writing that can be their next step.  
  3. Choice - in topic and in paper
  4. Environment - how does our environment support independence?  Writing centers that house all of the tools and charts that writers will need (post its for revising, scissors, charts, paper choice, different writing utensils, mentor texts that are marked up)

]]> 2020-08-26 12:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699661923 To put more emphasis on conferencing and focus on the process rather than the product. smd1009 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699662385 2020-08-26 12:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699662385 Planning a narrative- start with the trouble, then trouble gets worse, finally, how the trouble gets resolved. tct1121 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699663384 2020-08-26 12:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699663384 During the writing process, it's important to think about your goal and know that you'll hit the goal in your own time! https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699664778 2020-08-26 12:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699664778 The power in doing table conferences along with individual conferenes. https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699666834

]]> 2020-08-26 12:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699666834 Ask: "How did you start?" https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699666988 "Did you start in the moment?"
"Go ahead, keep writing."

]]> 2020-08-26 12:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699666988 The power of mentor texts. They need to be both windows and mirrors. tct1121 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699667588 2020-08-26 12:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699667588 Creating Writing Toolkits to help prepare for small group conferring. https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699667886 2020-08-26 12:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699667886 Persuasive writing - Your words can make a change! What do you wish to change? https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699669318 2020-08-26 12:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699669318 4 Methods of Instruction:The Least scaffolded way is through Inquiry. Teacher poses a question and together we explore that. We usually use inquiry when we are working on something that kids have learned in previous units, years.Explain as an exampleDemonstration given in steps - The first thing you do is… The second thing you do is...The highest scaffold: Guided Practice - First draw a stem - You do it. Next draw the pedals - You try it. You decide which method based upon what your students need! tmc1007 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699669841 2020-08-26 12:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699669841 Great resource: Big Red Lollipop read aloud https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699670614 2020-08-26 12:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699670614 Sharing student writing. https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699670674 2020-08-26 12:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699670674 Ladder of Abstraction ead0605 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699671357

]]> 2020-08-26 12:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699671357 Do you have watermelon writing or seed writing? cmf0326 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699671669 2020-08-26 12:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699671669 Aimee https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699671673 Meet them where they are. Drawing is writing ]]> 2020-08-26 12:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699671673 You don't have to be a speller to be a writer!! https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699672284 2020-08-26 12:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699672284 https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699673570 2020-08-26 12:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699673570 Kids need to hear what they are doing right, for a long time, before they are ready to hear what they can improve on. https://padlet.com/tmc1007/y2wrw3jv1zxwmrp3/wish/699674678

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