Many say that the mini-lesson is the heart of writer’s workshop. I’ve always felt that reflection is equally important, though.…
This chart often takes center stage in the primary classrooms I coach in. Drawing is writing at any level, but…
This year marks my twentieth year keeping notebooks with writers. I’ve only been satisfied with the quality of our notebook…
“A notebook is a very special thing,” I told them. “It’s so special that we should take care to plan…
I designed this document yesterday for intermediate level teachers who are leading their students through a narrative writing unit. It…
Proponents of Joseph Campbell’s monomyth argue that this basic pattern underpins most narratives and that when writers deepen their understanding…
This year, I’m supporting teachers across several districts as they work to implement the new Units of Study…
This chart was designed for yesterday’s session with intermediate level teachers who are just beginning to implement writer’s workshop. They…
Michele Cammarata is a teacher fellow in the WNY Young Writer’s Studio. In an effort to learn more about the…
In my work with teachers, and in our fellowship programs at the WNY Young Writer’s Studio, I become closely acquainted…