Brenda Singh

[Writing Today @Writing_Today]

In honor of #NationalPoetryMonth here are a few of the many benefits that writing and reading poetry offers. Enjoy a poem today or better yet, try writing one yourself. @BSinghin #TComp
8 Reasons Why Poetry Is Good for the Soul https://t.co/fl1Vby23oM

[Brenda Singh @BSinghin]

Why do we not follow the research? We fail our kids when we keep pushing ineffective and outdated methods. It’s time to try something different. Something that makes sense.

[The Hechinger Report @hechingerreport]

Scientists have studied the brains of early adolescents and what motivates middle schoolers. Yet findings aren’t making it into classrooms. https://t.co/igqQGXO7Ra

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Do you ever find yourself struggling to write? Or maybe you just want some tips and tricks on how to better your skills? Check out these 8 Writing Habits to Change in 2023! #TComp @KelseyJohnKlei4
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Writing can be emotional stuff. When teachers help students acknowledge this truth, writing and writing instruction can be more authentic and less difficult. Longtime teacher of writing, Gillian Steinberg shares her insights. @webbrandall06 #TComp
https://t.co/IRsXEyTUA6

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Known for writing stellar YA novels in verse, @kwamealexander is the recipient of many awards, including the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, the Coretta Scott King Author Honor, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award. But, did you also know... 1/2
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[Writing Today @Writing_Today]

YA authors Melissa de la Cruz, Ashley Woodfolk, and Jenny Torres Sanchez share their writing advice. Advice that stuck out to me included: “writing means rejection”, “writing means reading”, “produce”, and “beyond persisting, be relentless".
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[Brenda Singh @BSinghin]

@Brittanygncsu @carl_young I agree, and I like how you pointed out the benefit of the teacher showing them the writing process in real time. They are creating something meaningful to them and the teacher is helping them learn how to revise and edit for their best work. #TComp

[Brenda Singh @BSinghin]

@KelseyJohnKlei4 @carl_young I agree. Finding what students enjoy and are passionate about, then encouraging them to write about it will be the best way to get them engaged and growing as writers.

[Brenda Singh @BSinghin]

@carl_young A4 - the importance of engaging diverse students. To get excited about diverse language, culture, and I would add just overall experiences. So that every student has the practice of sharing their voice and their story and know it’s valued. #TComp

[Brenda Singh @BSinghin]

@carl_young A3- the writing studio. I love the visual of an art studio and students working on creating something meaningful to them. While the teacher gives them support, encouragement and acceptance. And the class is the opportunity to share and engage with their work and others’ #TComp

[Brenda Singh @BSinghin]

@carl_young A2 - belief 3, because writing can be a different experience for different students and different moments. But someone won’t experience that until they can get past the technical. The logistics are important but not everything. #TComp

[Brenda Singh @BSinghin]

@carl_young A1 - “inside out” writing is what comes from the writer. A teacher wants to help students write from their experiences and not a mimic of a teacher’s experience. #TComp