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The View from Saturday #4

On most days, there are moments when I wonder if it would have been best to turn away from Reading and Writing Workshop when I discovered the “nature of my...

The View from Saturday #4

On most days, there are moments when I wonder if it would have been best to turn away from Reading and Writing Workshop when I discovered the “nature of my...

The View from Saturday #3

It’s time again to look back while stumbling forever forward Here’s a milestone for you: This was the first week that didn’t end with me completely exhausted, completely overwhelmed, and...

The View from Saturday #3

It’s time again to look back while stumbling forever forward Here’s a milestone for you: This was the first week that didn’t end with me completely exhausted, completely overwhelmed, and...

The View from Saturday #2

How do you do? View #2. Feeling blue? Have some stew. Poem is through. So, the third week of Reading and Writing Workshop is complete. I’ve had my students for...

The View from Saturday #2

How do you do? View #2. Feeling blue? Have some stew. Poem is through. So, the third week of Reading and Writing Workshop is complete. I’ve had my students for...

The View from Saturday #1

Clever name for a weekly reflection on my Reading and Writing Workshop, yes? One of my favorite read alouds for 5th grade. But you’re not doing it right if you...

The View from Saturday #1

Clever name for a weekly reflection on my Reading and Writing Workshop, yes? One of my favorite read alouds for 5th grade. But you’re not doing it right if you...

Poor old Michael Finnegan…

…Begin again. Hi, how have you been? I promise to come around more. This will be a big year. Big year = big post. I’m returning to 4th grade, after...

Poor old Michael Finnegan…

…Begin again. Hi, how have you been? I promise to come around more. This will be a big year. Big year = big post. I’m returning to 4th grade, after...

It’s Monday, [June 3]! What are you reading?

Every Most Mondays, I send out a #booksaroundtheroom via Twitter, so my students can share what they’re reading with the world. “It’s Monday! What are you Reading?” is a meme co-hosted...

It’s Monday, [June 3]! What are you reading?

Every Most Mondays, I send out a #booksaroundtheroom via Twitter, so my students can share what they’re reading with the world. “It’s Monday! What are you Reading?” is a meme co-hosted...