Archive for the 'Writing' Category
The Northern Nevada Writing Project: Our Mini Lesson of the Month Network
Here is a link to a resource that Sheila sent along to me. I know the webmaster and others at the Northern Nevada Writing Project, and I encourage you to sign up for this free service!
Sign up for “The Mini Lesson of the Month” e-mail network today! Receive free, quality lessons every month in [...]
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ENG 315 Podcast 7 - Reflections on Talk by Dr. Steve Graham
Today, I was invited to hear a talk by Dr. Steve Graham of Vanderbilt University, co-author of the Writing Next report we are reading this week.
You can read notes from the talk on my blog and hear my audio reflections in this podcast.
ENG 315 Podcast 7 - Reflections on Talk by Dr. Steve Graham
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Getting in Gear to Think about Assessment
As we move toward a discussion of assessment next week, I encourage you to read this article with thoughts about how you are being assessed this semester with reading responses, field notes, your multigenre project, and your final portfolio.
What is common across all kinds of assessments? For what purposes might tests be better suited [...]
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Another Genre: Timelines
For those of you looking for another genre for your inquiry project, you might think about creating a timeline using xtimeline. Check out the article from Edutopia, then go try to create a timeline!
Timelines 2.0: A Fun, Easy, and Free Classroom Tool | Edutopia
Timelines are one of the most useful and effective tools [...]
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Cover Letters Used By Applicants to Apply for a Career in Education - Job Search Secrets
Here is another genre for you to consider as an option in your portfolio: cover letters. Like the profile you create in online spaces such as Teach English or Facebook, your cover letter reveals a great deal about your personality and interests. Here are some tips from “Job Search Secrets” about writing an effective cover [...]
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Litzenburger Fiction Writing Award
THE
SEVENTH ANNUAL
GOW LITZENBURGER AWARD
IN UNDERGRADUATE FICTION WRITING
$300 FIRST PLACE PRIZE
The contest is open to all CMU undergraduate students registered in at least one English or creative writing course.
Submission deadline: Friday, MARCH 21ST.
Submission guidelines: Please submit one short story, a maximum of 30 typed and double-spaced pages of fiction.
All stories must include a cover [...]
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Six Traits Posters
Hi Everyone,
A link from a classmate, Sherry, who found these posters while searching for other six traits materials:
Six Traits Posters
Six Traits of Writing Posters
Thanks, Sherry!
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Writing Contest Notice
Given that many of you have an interest in animals, this note from one of your classmates, Lynette, about a writing contest for a good cause may be worth checking out:
I just wanted to let you know that the local animal shelter H.A.T.S., is holding a writing contest. The rules are located at the [...]
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Research - School laptop program begets writing gains
Another item from the Google Reader worth considering for a response. What does this tell us about the changing nature of literacy and how to engage students in the writing process?
Maine’s pioneering program to give every middle school student a laptop computer is leading to better writing, according to a new study.
Despite creating a language [...]
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New Article Series - Blog Struggles « Lorelle on WordPress
Here are some tips on blogging from Lorelle, the new editor of the Edublogs Magazine:
Blog Struggles - The SeriesBlog Struggles Article SeriesThe series is called “Blog Struggles” and will cover how to find and write content, editing blog content, blog writing tips, finding your blogging voice, when to publish - and when not to, how [...]
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