Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach

Top Ten Writers' Workshop Tips for 2024/2025

Kate Narita, Ha Dinh, Chloe Ito Ward, Jen Gennari, Andrew Hacket, Brooke Hartman, Tom Bober, Susan Edwards Richmond, Rene Colato Lainez, Gita Varadarajan, Veera Hiranandani, Ruth Behar, CK Malone, MK Smith Despres, Kristy Acevedo, Janelle Harper, Stacey M

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Chalk + Ink presents the top ten writer’s workshop tips for the 2024-2025 school year:

  1. Choose Community Building Books
  2. Partner with Families
  3. Embrace Growth Mindset
  4. Incorporate Multiple Entry Points
  5. Use Art
  6. Mimic Mentor Texts
  7. Listening Is Key
  8. Be Vulnerable
  9. Have Fun and Celebrate
  10. Believe

Join us in two weeks to hear from young adult author, Josh Galarza. If you, your students, or someone you love has ever suffered from disordered eating or struggled with body positivity, you have to read Josh’s debut, The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky

Sign up for the first celebratory Chalk + Ink Chat on Sunday, September 22nd at noon EST. Andrew Hacket, Lisa Stringfellow, Marcie Flinchum Atkins, Tina Athaide, and Ernesto Cisneros will talk about creating a community of writers in the classroom. Make sure to bring your questions so you can get the answers you need. 

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