Solving Predictable Workshop Problems - Part 1 of 2: A Digging Deeper Dialogue

Amy, Melanie, and Stacey talk about ways to solve five predictable problems teachers face as teachers of writing. There isn't enough time in my writing block.My writing units go on forever.I don't know what to confer about.I need help explaining writing workshop to parents and caregivers.I'm always interrupted when I teach writing.Check out the Solving Predictable Problems Blog Series our co-authors wrote in 2017. You may also check out the series' Twitter Chat Archive on Wakelet for further help solving predictable problems.Plus, here are additional TWT blog posts that will help you with the problems we talked about in today's podcast.For problem #1: Five Ways to Maximize Time if Writing Workshop Gets Cut, Minimizing Transition Time, and Six Tips to Keep Minilessons Short For problem #2: Units of Study That Go on Forever and Unit PlanningFor problem #3: Conferring Carl on Conferences, Conferring Toolkits: Cheat Sheets, and Get REALLY Good at Conferring For problem #4: Family Resources for At-Home Learning, Five Tips for Parents and Caregivers for Offering Feedback to Writers, Helping Parents Understand Writing Workshop, and Talking to Caregivers About Conventions and SpellingFor problem #5: Working Together to Support All Kids: Getting All Adults in the Classroom on the Same PageRATINGS/REVIEWSWe are excited to share the Two Writing Teachers Podcast with you. If you've provided a rating or review on any of the listening platforms, then please fill out this form to be entered into a giveaway for a free professional book from Corwin. All entries must be received by October 14th, 2022. You must have a U.S. mailing address to enter the giveaway.*****Subscribe to our podcast at https://twtpod.buzzsprout.com. Follow us on Twitter!Amy Ellerman: https://twitter.com/sanderling12 Melanie Meehan: https://twitter.com/MelanieMeehan1 Stacey Shubitz: https://twitter.com/sshubitzAdvertising Inquiries: Email us at cSend us Fan MailPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: [email protected] Stacey Shubitz: [email protected] us at [email protected] for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.