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Raising Readers and Writers: October 2014
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Raising Readers and Writers. Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Why Blog with First Graders. Thank you to Two Writing Teachers for hosting Slice of Life Tuesday. Please visit their site to read other Slice of Life stories. There are so many wonderful stories out there. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to experience first graders receiving their first comments on their blog. As Mrs. Klochak brought up the site, an immediate murmur began winding its way among the students. I could hear giddy whispers of "Six&...I rea...
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Best Conference Ever: The Story of My Conference with James - Best Writing Consultant
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Welcome to Read – Write – Connect, Inc. The Internet home of Leah Mermelstein. Leah is an internationally recognized literacy consultant who specializes in K-5 Reading and Writing Workshop. She is the President and CEO of Read-Write-Connect, INC. She is also the author of Reading/ Writing Connections in the K-2 Classroom, (Allyn and Bacon), Don’t Forget to Share (Heinemann) and the co-author of Launching the Writing Workshop (with Lucy Calkins) (Heinemann). Planning Writing Units of Study. Best Conferenc...
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Self-Directed Learning: How a typical lesson can become an avenue for getting kids to become more self-directed - Best Writing Consultant
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Welcome to Read – Write – Connect, Inc. The Internet home of Leah Mermelstein. Leah is an internationally recognized literacy consultant who specializes in K-5 Reading and Writing Workshop. She is the President and CEO of Read-Write-Connect, INC. She is also the author of Reading/ Writing Connections in the K-2 Classroom, (Allyn and Bacon), Don’t Forget to Share (Heinemann) and the co-author of Launching the Writing Workshop (with Lucy Calkins) (Heinemann). Planning Writing Units of Study. Best Conferenc...
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Raising Readers and Writers: May 2015
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Raising Readers and Writers. Sunday, May 24, 2015. Each week, Margaret Simon hosts DigiLit Sunday where educators share how they are using digital tools in their literacy classrooms. Please visit her site for some great ideas. Next came the opportunity to work with Troy Hicks (again through CAWP). Troy's first book, The Digital Writing Workshop. Last summer brought another opportunity for me to grow. I happened upon CLMOOC. Margaret Simon has issued a DigiLit Sunday challenge. Saturday, May 23, 2015.
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Raising Readers and Writers: Digital Reading What's Essential #cyberPD
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Raising Readers and Writers. Saturday, July 11, 2015. Digital Reading What's Essential #cyberPD. I am joining educators from all over as we read and discuss Bill Bass and Franki Sibberson's Digital Reading: What's Essential for Grades 3 - 8. Hosted by Cathy Mere. If you are interested in reading more, stop by the Google Community. To read and comment on others' reflections. I found a Wonder. That goes with our science curriculum to demonstrate my thinking as I read. I used Explain Everything as my to...
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The Sunshine Award - Best Writing Consultant
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Welcome to Read – Write – Connect, Inc. The Internet home of Leah Mermelstein. Leah is an internationally recognized literacy consultant who specializes in K-5 Reading and Writing Workshop. She is the President and CEO of Read-Write-Connect, INC. She is also the author of Reading/ Writing Connections in the K-2 Classroom, (Allyn and Bacon), Don’t Forget to Share (Heinemann) and the co-author of Launching the Writing Workshop (with Lucy Calkins) (Heinemann). Planning Writing Units of Study. Best Conferenc...
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Raising Readers and Writers: November 2014
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Raising Readers and Writers. Saturday, November 29, 2014. Thank you to Ruth Ayres for providing this space for our celebrations. It's important to take the time to celebrate the big and small things in life. Please check Ruth's site to read other celebrations. It happened again last night.Annie mentioned how nice it would be to have a dog. I felt myself waver. If we get another dog, I want to get one who's a little older. It would be trained and well behaved. I'm serious," I replied back. We'll be plenty...
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Happy New Year! - Best Writing Consultant
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Welcome to Read – Write – Connect, Inc. The Internet home of Leah Mermelstein. Leah is an internationally recognized literacy consultant who specializes in K-5 Reading and Writing Workshop. She is the President and CEO of Read-Write-Connect, INC. She is also the author of Reading/ Writing Connections in the K-2 Classroom, (Allyn and Bacon), Don’t Forget to Share (Heinemann) and the co-author of Launching the Writing Workshop (with Lucy Calkins) (Heinemann). Planning Writing Units of Study. Best Conferenc...
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Three Things to Say To Children Everyday - Best Writing Consultant
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Welcome to Read – Write – Connect, Inc. The Internet home of Leah Mermelstein. Leah is an internationally recognized literacy consultant who specializes in K-5 Reading and Writing Workshop. She is the President and CEO of Read-Write-Connect, INC. She is also the author of Reading/ Writing Connections in the K-2 Classroom, (Allyn and Bacon), Don’t Forget to Share (Heinemann) and the co-author of Launching the Writing Workshop (with Lucy Calkins) (Heinemann). Planning Writing Units of Study. Best Conferenc...
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Taking Risks Pays Off in Both Parenting and Teaching - Best Writing Consultant
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Welcome to Read – Write – Connect, Inc. The Internet home of Leah Mermelstein. Leah is an internationally recognized literacy consultant who specializes in K-5 Reading and Writing Workshop. She is the President and CEO of Read-Write-Connect, INC. She is also the author of Reading/ Writing Connections in the K-2 Classroom, (Allyn and Bacon), Don’t Forget to Share (Heinemann) and the co-author of Launching the Writing Workshop (with Lucy Calkins) (Heinemann). Planning Writing Units of Study. Best Conferenc...