Posted on July 31, 2009 by teacherwriter
Teachers right now are getting their preparations in place for the new school year. Me too. I’ve been writing quite a bit about teaching, because it helps me clear my head and organize my thoughts and my to-do list. Here is a list of my latest articles. Where to Get Cheap Student Whiteboards You and [...]
Filed under: Staying organized, Teaching, Teaching Tips | Tagged: cheap student whiteboards, classroom management, classroom records management, classroom seating arrangement, curriculum planning with backward design, first day of school icebreaker, how to set up a classroom, morning procedures, organize a classroom library, organize students | 1 Comment »
Posted on July 30, 2009 by teacherwriter
Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: August 31, 2009 Guidelines: http://www.readme.us.com/contest.html A writing teacher once advised me to always take my writing to the next level by asking a key question, “What if?” If your story is about a dog running away, ask yourself, “What if it happened on a trip 3,000 miles from home?” Then, [...]
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Posted on July 29, 2009 by teacherwriter
Deadline: August 31, 2009 Entry Fee: FREE Guidelines: http://www.parents.com/family-life/fitness/stress-relaxation/fiction-contest-winners/?page=12 You may have a story ready to submit to this contest in your computer files right now. Family Circle Magazine sponsors this annual writing contest, although they don’t publicize heavily for it. The guideline page is titled “Fiction Contest Winners,” but don’t be misled. [...]
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Posted on July 28, 2009 by teacherwriter
Teachers often ask, “What is the best classroom seating arrangement?” The answer, unfortunately, is the dreaded and vague, “That depends.” The optimal classroom seating arrangement depends on many factors, such as What do you as the teacher want to accomplish? Do you want cooperative and group work? Do you want quiet, individual work? [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2009 by teacherwriter
Contest: Dogs and the Women Who Love Them True Story Contest Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: September 30, 2009 Guidelines: http://www.angelanimals.net/contests.html Angel Animals Network is spreading inspiring stories of animals and their positive effects on people’s lives through their website, blog, social networking, and series of Angel Animal books. Their motto is “Discover and Benefit from [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2009 by teacherwriter
Questions about classroom management are some of the most frequently searched questions by teachers. Here are some articles about classroom management techniques that work. I know, because I use them all. 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers Classroom Quiet Signs That Work How to Handle Bathroom Breaks Use Student Numbers to Organize the [...]
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Posted on July 16, 2009 by teacherwriter
Contest: Past Loves Day 2009 Writing Contest Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: August 16, 2009 Guidelines: http://www.ourpastloves.com/contest Celebrate Past Loves Day on September 17, 2009 by reminiscing about a sweetheart or romance and how that person changed your life. Did you have a favorite song? A favorite getaway? A favorite food? Write a creative non-fiction story [...]
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Posted on July 15, 2009 by teacherwriter
I’ve just spent most of the summer perfecting my scene and sequel skills. Now I think I can finally say, I’ve got it! After intensively writing for so long now, I’ve reached a vantage point where I can look over a scene, target what is wonderful about it or where it needs improvement. The scene [...]
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Posted on July 14, 2009 by teacherwriter
Last Tuesday, the TeacherWriter blog was about getting your classroom organized. Today, it’s time to start your shopping list. Many of the things on this list may already be in your classroom. If so, wonderful. Many schools allow the teachers to give the students a supply list to purchase before school starts. If that’s your [...]
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Posted on July 10, 2009 by teacherwriter
Entry Fee: $15 Deadline: August 1, 2009 Guidelines: http://www.storyteller1.upcsites.org/page/page/4382383.htm This is another contest sponsored by Storyteller Magazine. Winners receive cash prizes ranging from $200 to $75. All contributors receive a free copy of the anthology once it is published. The guidelines are sparse; stories up to 3,000 words are accepted in any genre.
Filed under: Contests, Contests August | Tagged: fiction contest, short story contest, storyteller contest, writing contest, writing on walls contest | Leave a Comment »
