Book clubs bring so much joy!@RSDsmithschool

We used “Strategies to Interpret Texts” to analyze “All of Us”-the award-winning animated short about friendship and courage.#bigideas #theme @pennykittle Kelly Gallagher Smith Middle School

Thinking across texts to compare & contrast elements of award-winning literature.

One of my favourite lessons to teach sentences types is using Gary Provost’s model, which children then use as a starting point for their own creative write about how sentences can sound and feel ✨

Highlighting the most important aspects of award-winning writing by crafting one-pagers. Smith Middle School @LanguageArtsRSD

Readers participate in a gallery walk to celebrate all of their hard work. Smith Middle School @LanguageArtsRSD

Immersion work centers on structure choices for interpretation essays. Smith Middle School @LanguageArtsRSD

Writers analyze when characters face moments of trouble and are on the lookout for how multiple characters or parts of the story connect to the theme. Thx Katie Clements #tcrwp Smith Middle School @LanguageArtsRSD

English teachers: I’ve seen a number of requests for stories that could be read & discussed within a *single* class period. So, let’s do a fast 🧵. I’ll share a linked story with a possible discussion Q, imagining the following thumbnail lesson plan for secondary English…

Many thanks @TCRWP for a great morning of learning. Inspiring sessions by Lauren Gould and Hannah Lara #grateful

What a beautiful way to think about finding joy inside and outside of the classroom! Thank you, Regie Routman!

Grammar Refresh! It is so important to teach students how to inject grammar into writing with power, purpose, and craft. Learn five instructional moves to ensure grammar and writing instruction stay up close and personal. Read more here: bit.ly/3ikRywZ

Poetry lessons to kick off the new year. #TeachLivingPoets muchadoaboutteaching.com/poetry-for-the…

Thank you for sharing all of these wonderful resources, Elaine I can't wait to try them with my students!

Thank you for sharing these examples Elaine! I love the micro and macro ideas!

Thanks for this wonderful creation Marcus Luther !

Grateful for an amazing morning of learning with Katie Clements and the rest of the MossflowerRWP staff! Thank you!

It’s a fact of life: Students will forget plenty of what they’ve learned. But these strategies can help them retain more! 🧠👇