Topic: Choice

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Providing young children with lots of opportunities and encouragement to read unfamiliar books helps them to become adventurous, confident readers who are highly engaged meaning-makers.

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The goal of The Book Love Foundation is to put books in the hands of teachers of teenagers. We aim instruction toward increasing volume, stamina, and joy in reading in middle and high school.

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What happens when students have the freedom to know themselves as learners, and lean into their agency?

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A fresh look at foundational, student-centered practices for pre-service and veteran teachers.

Demystifying the Writing Process

What do we do when students are reluctant to write? The most important thing to remember is that it's the conditions, not the kids.

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The same in-process response that professional writers receive is even more crucial for children. Learn how to teach children to use the language of writers to graciously give and receive feedback.

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What makes for a good writing workshop? The answer is less complicated than you might think.

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When students have lots of choices about what they will write about and how they will write it, there are many benefits.

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To support children in becoming strong, confident writers, we need to engage them in different types of meaningful studies within and across grade levels.

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When students are provided opportunities to pursue writing in genres of their choice their engagement increases, which is a baseline requirement for a successful and joyful writing life.

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This week on the Heinemann Podcast, Katherine Bomer speaks about her development as a writer and educator.

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How Old is Too Old to Read Aloud to Your Students?

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Heinemann Fellow Kate Flowers Asks: What's Your Five Percent?

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The Heinemann Fellows: Katie Charner-Laird Investigates Student Choice in the Math Classroom

How to Use The Writers-Readers Notebook in the Classroom

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Independence and choice using the Reading Units of Study is the subject of this week's TCRWP Twitter Chat.

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Pop Culture as a Point of Engagement

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Patricia Vitale-Reilly on Classroom Rituals