Writing Accommodations
Writing Accommodations For the Writing Process Writing can be challenging for some students. There are many ways to help students complete the writing task by adding modifications and accommodations. They can make a difference with some students! In my experience as a special education teacher, most students are not a fan of writing! It’s […]
Writing Process: Final Draft
Final Draft & Celebrations Such an exciting step of the writing process, the Final Draft and Celebrations! You can choose to have the students type or write their final draft. Don’t forget to check out earlier blog posts on the writing process: Step 5 – Editing. Typing the Final Draft From a Typed Rough Draft […]
Teaching Writing – Step 5 Editing
Teaching Writing Editing Teaching writing can be tough for some students, especially for reluctant writers. Make sure to check the earlier blog post, Teaching Writing – Step 4 – Rough Draft. Teaching editing of the writing process can be challenging when students don’t have a direction. Teaching editing is a tough task for some […]
Teaching Writing – Step 4 Rough Draft
Teaching the Writing Process Rough Draft Some may feel that teaching writing is one of the most cumbersome subjects. For some students, writing topics are too abstract and for others, they may need a modification or accommodation. However, through careful writing unit planning, you can make your students feel at ease and comfortable enough to […]
Teaching Writing – Step 3 Prewriting
Some may feel that teaching writing is one of the most cumbersome subjects. For some students, writing topics are too abstract and for others, they may need a modification or accommodation. However, through careful writing unit planning, you can make your students feel at ease and comfortable enough to take that writing risk. My previous […]
Teaching Writing – Step 2 Brainstorming
Teaching Writing – Brainstorming Some may feel that writing is one of the most cumbersome subjects to teach. For some students, topics are too abstract and for others, they have no idea where to begin. Through careful planning, you can make your students feel at ease and comfortable enough to take that writing risk. In […]
Teaching Writing ~ Step 1 Group Activity
Writing Activities for Reluctant Writers: Start with a Group Activity For many students and teachers, writing can be one of the most challenging subjects to teach and learn. Unlike some aspects of reading and math, writing doesn’t always have one clear path to follow. Students must generate ideas, organize their thoughts, construct sentences, and apply […]
Math Reference Chart
Building Math Confidence with a Math Reference Chart As teachers, we often work with students who lack confidence in math. Some believe math is hard, while others have already decided they are simply “bad at math.” When students feel this way, even familiar problems can seem overwhelming. In my experience, one of the best […]
How My Journey Began
Growing Up Learning Through My Own Struggles As a student, I rarely found school fun. School was HARD! I struggled throughout my education, often spending twice as much time as my peers just to earn average grades. There were plenty of tears and moments when I wondered why I had to work so much harder […]