I love sharing book titles with close friends, so I'm happy you are here! I want to share a book that you must add to your to-be-read list. Ruth Ayres has a brand new book titled Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers published by Stenhouse Publishers. It's another must read from Ruth. There are many professional development books available to learn about mastering our craft of teaching. However, there are only a few that make a true impact -- and this is one book that weaves raw truth, research, practical ideas, and story all in one {cute} little package. In Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers , Ruth allows her worlds to collide during the creation: "In this book, I entwine my three story lines as educator, momma, and writer." (p. 6) And she does this in an amazing way through sharing stories of her family, adoption, children living in hard places -- and doing their best -- and healing. She shares how we can use research ...
You have such great minds to keep you company. Your reasons to write are equal to theirs. Keep capturing the moments. Happy writing!
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Ah, the answer to my question! Yes, you must have gotten a poster, too! It was a fun question to think about.
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Congrats on winning the poster. It's a fun question, isn't it?
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And I too won one, so I see that those writing so avidly for Two Writing Teachers have purely personal reasons for writing, and each is supported in that. There were a number of them sharing in those comments. Thanks for sharing Michelle.
ReplyDeleteIt is clear that you "get" what it takes to help students find their voices in writing. You are clearly an authentic teacher, and your students are lucky for your guidance!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed answering that question on my other blog - but your answer is closer to the answer I would give about why I write on my teaching blog.
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