When asking students to write about topics that require a lot of context, we have to consider not only what THEY might not know, but what WE might not know when we give students freedom to write about their world.
Author: Michael Ziegler
Voice First: An Argument for Rethinking Priorities for Novice Writers
Struggling writers have fun–and write better–when the emphasis is on creativity before mechanics.
Annotated Intentions (and Why They’ll Change the Way You Grade)
Student pre-annotation lets teachers grade writing based on student intentions, resulting in a more robust understanding of their work.
Bringing Life to Literary Analysis
This post explores an alternative approach to literary analysis that might make your students feel more engaged with the writing genre.
Blending Genres with Narrative Journalism
Narrative Journalism provides a robust genre to help your students explore voice and strengthen their narrative and informational writings skills.