Tag Archives: author’s craft

[Mentor Text Monday] Snapchat

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

All the cool kids love Snapchat. But what does this have to do with mentor texts and writing? Well, some of the coolest features on Snapchat are the daily filters. Each day there are a new set of filters you can use on … Continue reading →

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Writing in Books (or Marginalia!)

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I recently read a blog post in which the writer was responding to a reading survey. The question was whether or not the blogger writes in books. The blogger wrote something along the lines of, “No. I think it’s interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged adult learning, author's craft, blogging, books, education, evernote, Harvey, leadership, marginalia, mentor text, metacognition, reading, students, TCRWP, teaching | 3 Comments

The Writing Process for a Blog Writer

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I’ve been doing a lot of reading of professional literature on the teaching of writing, the writing workshop, and the writing standards for students. As the idea of the writing process comes up over and over again, I took pause … Continue reading →

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[Mentor Text Monday] Word After Word After Word

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

For the last few months I have watched teachers and leaders truly see the value in mentor texts. Until you are exposed to the purpose and value of mentor texts, the phrase has no meaning. Once you have that a-ha … Continue reading →

Posted in Mentor Text Monday | Tagged #read15in15, author's craft, books, education, figurative language, memories, mentor text, purpose, reading, Writing | 7 Comments

The Reader in Me

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I was recently inspired by Franki Sibberson to write 100 Things about Me as a Reader. This was an idea she shared in Scholastic’s book Open a World of Possible, which I wrote about in my last Things I’m Loving … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged author's craft, Book Club, books, education, fiction, memories, reading, research, Scholastic, students, TCRWP, teachers, Van Allsburg, Writing, YA | 2 Comments

[Mentor Text Monday] Emails

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

My Mentor Text Monday posts are few and far between these days. But every once in a while, I think of some type of text to share. These posts are about me as a reader, a writer, and a communicator. Today … Continue reading →

Posted in Mentor Text Monday | Tagged author's craft, communication, email, punctuation, purpose, style | 3 Comments

[Mentor Text Monday] Author’s Craft

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Have you ever finished a book and didn’t want to put it down? I just finished a great YA book and I was so sad to reach the end. The story ended well, but I wasn’t yet finished with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Mentor Text Monday | Tagged author's craft, books, CCSS, mentor text, reading, teachers, Writing, YA | 7 Comments

[Mentor Text Monday] What Should Be

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I recently began to listen to an audiobook during my work commute- A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban. From the first chapter I was thinking about the writing as a possible mentor text (which was especially hard considering I … Continue reading →

Posted in Mentor Text Monday | Tagged author's craft, education, equity, memories, mentor text, reading, social justice, Writing, YA | 5 Comments

Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 6

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I love writing these posts because they force me to stop and think about what is making me happy as a learner and a leader. Similar to the idea of a happy file, I find these lists remind me of … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged adult learning, author's craft, education, equity, google, infographics, PD, PLN, social justice, technology, things i'm loving Friday, twitter, Writing | 8 Comments

[Abecedary of Reflection] Voice

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

V: Voice One of the best parts about blogging is that it provides me with a chance to find my voice as a writer. I’ve written before about how important I think it is for for learners (both children and … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged abecedary, adult learning, author's craft, blogging, choice, purpose, voice, Writing | 1 Comment