Monthly Archives: August 2010

Living a Writerly Life

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Robert P.

I’ve been taking a Writer’s Workshop training this past week. Happens to be the third time I’ve been trained in it, but I’ve actually begun applying a lot of the writing advice to my own writing (for the first time)! … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Workshop (Open Souring My Classroom)

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Robert P.

Sitting in my professional development on Writer’s Workshop and I’m thinking about how I have taught writing in my classroom in the past. I feel I have taught and developed a couple of units a year decently well, but have … Continue reading →

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Closing Circle (Open Sourcing My Classroom)

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Robert P.

Onto part two of my open source project: Closing Circle. Closing Circle is the end of every day, where we sit back on the carpet in a circle and share our reflections on the day. First, I open the floor … Continue reading →

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Morning Meeting (Open Sourcing My Classroom)

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Robert P.

In my last post, I said I’m trying to open source my classroom. Today’s entry is my first attempt to seek your input on my classroom structures: Morning Meeting. Before Morning Meeting we have breakfast in the classroom every day. … Continue reading →

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