Category Archives: WISE Writing Consulting and Studio WISE

What are writing conferences? They are basically short conversations with students about their writing. How long should they last? Three to six minutes is a good length for a conference. What can be discussed in a writing conference? Stages of … Continue reading →

Targeted instruction+ time= learning. (Bloom) That equation should be in the forefront of every classroom and every professional learning session for every teacher and administrator in every state. Targeted instruction. Time. Learning. That’s the answer. We cannot change students’ home … Continue reading →

Students must be taught what we are assessing with a rubric if they are to succeed. Teachers must know what they are teaching before they can ensure student success. Creating charts for the wall with this information or making individual … Continue reading →

( A few thoughts about Expository writing) Expository is writing that is meant to inform the reader. Informational writing in the lower grades is similar to what will be discussed in this post. Opinion isn’t a part of this writing. … Continue reading →

This post is for all students, especially ones who are in the RTI process, ones with an IEP, and ones who need more challenge. I bet these questions have crossed your mind a time or two if you’ve attempted to … Continue reading →

I love to journal and love to teach about journaling. What many do not realize is that various types of journaling exist. Journaling can be one outlet for expressive writing. It is my hope that this post will explain in … Continue reading →

Engages students in learning A means to evaluate mastery of content or of written form Forms and extends thinking Engages students in becoming invested in their ideas and learning Writing-to-learn : Literary modes, free writing, sentence-combining, rubrics Students engage with … Continue reading →

Steve Graham, well-known writing authority, says that writing is a neglected skill, and I agree wholeheartedly. Most teachers know what it takes, but it gets forgotten in the demands they face. Stakeholders don’t always see the importance , and lack … Continue reading →

Let’s ask ourselves a couple of questions. What do we want our students to be able to do? How do we use writing? Think hard. Be honest. If you teach math, really think about how your class is organized and … Continue reading →

Students are never too young to write. It should be a focus of early education to instill a love of literacy in students. We generally get from our students what we expect. With that being said, I am sharing with … Continue reading →