Write Right! How do we promote writing authentically in this age where technology has spiralled and changed education? How do we keep our students writing when there’s an “app” that will do it for them? How do we, as adults, keep “writing right”? Creative writing is one of my passions, alongside reading. As a child […]
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Interview with Lorri Wilke | Rx for Writing Instructor
NILD Canada is eager to welcome Lorri Wilke, an instructor from NILD U.S., for our first Canadian Rx for Writing Course. This course will be offered the day before our Annual Conference begins. Listen in to our interview with Lorri about her experience as a therapist and as an English teacher. Interview with Lorri Wilke […]
“Oh, It’s Time for my Therapy Session!”
(This is a fictional account, but based on reality, of a boy in grade seven we’ll call “Jack”. The blog is written from his point of view as a student in his third year of educational therapy sessions.) Hi! I’m Jack! I am a 12 year old boy who enjoys taking things apart and I do […]
Write Local: Reflecting on Motivating Students to Write
I got a mug for my birthday which says “Read Local”. As I’m reflecting on the concept while sipping my morning coffee, I’m thinking how the “eating local” movement has spread into so many areas. Why don’t we track down our local authors more often? How do we write local, or get our students to? […]
Increasing Competence and Confidence in Writing
Writing is one of the most challenging aspects of school for many children, even those who have no difficulty with learning. So you can imagine the challenge for our students, who often struggle with reading and math, and especially writing! I would like to share the story of James. James is an exceptional reader, but […]
Write – Not me! Not now! (On the Place for Contemplation in Writing)
How many times haven’t you (the teacher) had the best lesson plan ever for getting students to write, and then it bombs? I have taught writing several years to junior high, with fantastic plans, but there are still three students who are writing nothing, sitting there staring into space. You try to encourage them along, but their pens […]