May is here which means the school year is coming to a close and summer is almost here. May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Month. The National Writing Project is, “…providing gifts of gratitude for teachers who have supported student writers in finding their voice, as well as invitations to materials and resources that can support you and enhance your own teaching journey”.
Voices in Our Classrooms and Communities
Learn how Oakland Genesee Writing Project Teachers in Michigan created a partnership with the Stockton House Museum that engaged teachers and students as historians and storytellers. Learn about a group of 7th graders who were struggling to connect and how, “a community-focused storytelling process engaged and supported them.”
Teachers Writing for Civic Engagement
Sometimes it’s easy to get stuck as a writer. The Chicago Area Writing Project has focused on writing for civic engagement. They have created small steps along with example pieces to inspire you to, “…deeper thinking and meaningful connections”.
- Getting Started Writing About Topics That Matter
- Reflection and Praxis
- Bringing Play and Creativity and Your Writing Practice
- Taking Your Writing Public- Extending the Reach of Your Writing
Teachers Writing for Publication: Tips from a Teacher, Author, and Editor
“Louann Reid, a former journal editor and teacher from the Colorado State University Writing Project, has gathered resources and advice for teachers about developing their voice and getting published”.