The Teacher Studio: Learning, Thinking, Creating: Literacy Lessons

Did you think teaching students to write would be a snap? I mean, you are a college-educated, certified individual. How hard could it possibly be? Well, it’s a challenge, especially when just starting out. In my classroom,

Expanding Sentences Anchor Chart and Mini-Lesson

Follow this step-by-step lesson plan to teach your students how

The beginning of the school year can be such a busy time. Between assessments, teaching procedures, and getting to know a new set of students, teacher

Sentence Starters and Transitions Anchor Chart for Informational Writing! Helps Grade 1-3 students transition from their topic sentence, to points, facts, and closing. Great support for independent writing.

Sorry for the long absence. My oldest kitty (17 years old next month) is not doing well. She will only eat if we hand feed her and it looks ...

Weekly Writing Choice Boards motivate students to write in a variety of genres and for various purposes. Learn more about giving writing choices here!

What does writer's workshop look like? Here is a simple pie chart infographic that is a perfect explanation for teachers.

When I look back to my first experience teaching five paragraph essays to fifth graders, I can remember how terribly unprepared I felt. I knew that the five paragraph essay format was what my stude…