Summer Writing with Zines
Zines are small-circulation self-published works of original or appropriated texts and images. In 2018 some fans of zines declared July …
Recognizing the National Day on Writing, 2021
Writing is an important part of life. It helps us communicate and work with each other, supports our learning, and …
Writing Hope
This post by NCTE member Nicole Sieben is reprinted from her article in The Council Chronicle (Dec 2017). Notebooks, mind …
Place Matters
This post is an excerpt from NCTE member Lauren Esposito’s article “Where to Begin? Using Place-Based Writing to Connect Students …
Revising My Writing Syllabus with Student Organizers
This post was written by NCTE member Glenn Hutchinson, the author of Writing Accomplices with Student Immigrant Rights Organizers (CCCC …
June 1 is Pen Pal Day!
June 1 is known as Pen Pal Day! The trend of pen pals started during the 1930s. In the age of texting, …
One at a Time: Teaching Writing and Close Reading with Sentences
This sponsored blog post was written by Geraldine Woods. Take a sentence. Dig into it to discover nuances the …
The Framing Routine: What Is It and Why Should You Try It with Your Students?
From the NCTE Secondary Section Steering Committee This post was written by NCTE member Angela Moore, a member of …
The Promise of a Humanizing Writing Pedagogy for Black Students
This is an excerpt from the article “Revealing the Human and the Writer: The Promise of a Humanizing Writing Pedagogy for …
Finding Answers for What Works in Writing Instruction
This post was written by NCTE member Deborah Dean. A recent visit to some junior high classrooms brought back …