tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post1552183098352958455..comments2024-03-06T05:15:31.906-05:00Comments on One Extra Degree: Will You be my Guinea Pigs?!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774560099319488798noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-30540356173921679342014-11-10T05:39:33.618-05:002014-11-10T05:39:33.618-05:00Can I access this?Can I access this?MrsGriffin57https://www.blogger.com/profile/03793242575289875366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-27872066296496826032012-05-12T09:34:34.949-04:002012-05-12T09:34:34.949-04:00This looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing this with...This looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing this with us. I did have one problem, some pages are blurry and unreadable.Barb Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774743354127542818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-79470688031760306962012-03-15T00:11:11.653-04:002012-03-15T00:11:11.653-04:00What a fantastic resource! I'm a big fan of W...What a fantastic resource! I'm a big fan of Writer's Workshop, and I'll definitely use your ideas in my classroom!<br /><br />Sally from <a href="http://www.elementarymatterss@blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ElementaryMatters</a>Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08310519130514048230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-82820592677659959102012-03-01T08:43:23.717-05:002012-03-01T08:43:23.717-05:00Wow! This is an amazing resource. I was amazed t...Wow! This is an amazing resource. I was amazed that it was free. I am planning on using WW next yearin my class, and this just made me feel a million times more confident! Thank you! I would love to see the anchor chart power point! jlamb@sd273.comjessmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301652269880440873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-42266577901030054702011-06-25T03:28:10.492-04:002011-06-25T03:28:10.492-04:00This looks wonderful! I am going to look through ...This looks wonderful! I am going to look through it this summer as a prepare for a huge grade level change - down to first grade. In 2009 - 2010 the teachers in my school were trained with about 5 or 6 sessions from a teacher in the district who was trained in the Lucy Calkins' materials. I have used the parts I know with my third graders. I like all of the clip art and color on your handouts. I know that would be nice to look at for the participants.<br /><br />I just love your work and hope I can use it as I change grades to first grade.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07274425577800891591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-4566261316471026702011-06-24T12:41:45.165-04:002011-06-24T12:41:45.165-04:00I have been teaching through the "Units of St...I have been teaching through the "Units of Study" for years. This is very concise and easy to understand. Great Job!BAK Pack Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290554392360409654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-3853375109519343392011-06-23T13:01:28.687-04:002011-06-23T13:01:28.687-04:00I would love to take a look at this. The links do ...I would love to take a look at this. The links do not work for me (the one you originally posted and the one in your comment). Not sure why it won't load.ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913401833123055348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-35907721069351008482011-06-20T15:20:49.880-04:002011-06-20T15:20:49.880-04:00This document makes the Lucy Calkins approach more...This document makes the Lucy Calkins approach more reasonable. Many find, including myself, that the books are designed in a way that can be confusing, especially when designing lessons. I love that you took the time to dissect the main ideas in a simple, yet creative format. Kuddos!Angela Maroccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04924880111729329271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-25734870299456424702011-06-17T13:23:42.770-04:002011-06-17T13:23:42.770-04:00Wow! Thank you X 10! I am going to pass your lin...Wow! Thank you X 10! I am going to pass your link to our 3-5 literacy coach! Well said!<br /><br /><i><b><a href="http://mrswillskindergarten.com/" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Wills Kindergarten</a></b></i>Deedee Willshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341797390355706027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-58261627961693974032011-06-15T18:50:54.517-04:002011-06-15T18:50:54.517-04:00You did an awesome job! The information was organi...You did an awesome job! The information was organized so well. Love the clip art and student examples too! Thanks for posting!Mrs. Lyneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337429111019592741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-13988924754875263872011-06-15T08:34:34.205-04:002011-06-15T08:34:34.205-04:00This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. Y...This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. You were able to break it down in a way that isn't overwhelming + clip art makes me happy!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108036718845478038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-32222242411663605682011-06-15T07:11:05.665-04:002011-06-15T07:11:05.665-04:00Thank you so much for the awesome resource! I wish...Thank you so much for the awesome resource! I wish I could attend your workshop too :) I would love to see the anchor chart power point! sandybeach1267@yahoo.comSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421528564663689138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-69189417512511639062011-06-14T20:06:36.513-04:002011-06-14T20:06:36.513-04:00AWESOME!! As a first year teacher, this will be ju...AWESOME!! As a first year teacher, this will be just what I need!!! LOVE IT!<br />You wouldn't happen to have the simile charts on file would you??? I would LOVE a copy! claire.knight@okstate.edu<br /><br />THANKS,<br />Claire<br />missknightskhronicles.blogspot.comClaire @ Completely Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063574622198931345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-24076292341131998572011-06-14T10:54:29.431-04:002011-06-14T10:54:29.431-04:00I agree with tmarie! Great job girl! I love that...I agree with tmarie! Great job girl! I love that you included so many pictures. A picture speaks 1,000 words! You are going to KNOCK the socks off of all of the participants and they are going to be so excited about getting started. Let us know how it goes!Deanna Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16671159893342677890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-64080229602931562722011-06-13T23:25:41.581-04:002011-06-13T23:25:41.581-04:00I think you do a good job of breaking a huge amoun...I think you do a good job of breaking a huge amount of information into manageable chunks. I use the K-2 version of Calkins and L-O-V-E it! I wish someone had broken it down for me, like you have, when I first started. Break a leg in your presentation!Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612420288946595838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-23209704373174584722011-06-13T20:43:18.412-04:002011-06-13T20:43:18.412-04:00I enjoyed both of them and I think they will be gr...I enjoyed both of them and I think they will be great resources! I will definitely be using these ideas in my writing curriculum next year.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796351051429070901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-81948288658412084082011-06-13T18:34:59.976-04:002011-06-13T18:34:59.976-04:00Wow! That is awesome. I may even be changing a f...Wow! That is awesome. I may even be changing a few of my WW ideas. Thanks so much for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09056252732467822848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-10001548187974524032011-06-13T18:19:01.752-04:002011-06-13T18:19:01.752-04:00Thanks for sharing!! It looks great. We use LC too...Thanks for sharing!! It looks great. We use LC too and last year was my first year. This presentation would have really helped me and I could see many elements that would benefit me and my K students. Best of luck. You will do great!!<br />~Crystal<br />www.kreativeinkinder@blogspot.comKreative in Kinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412316905174238655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-81305299231425734002011-06-13T17:47:56.899-04:002011-06-13T17:47:56.899-04:00I remember my first presentation. I swear I didn&#...I remember my first presentation. I swear I didn't sleep for a week before thinking of all the details. Your presentation looks fabulous and you are going to do a beautiful job becuase you KNOW what you are teaching and have put it into practice in your classroom. Good luck! :)<br /><b><a href="http://curlsandasmile.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Curls and a Smile</a></b>Ms. Morgarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162962323818792396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-72206764299998181372011-06-13T17:33:31.824-04:002011-06-13T17:33:31.824-04:00Hi Amanda,
I think it looks amazing. Very profes...Hi Amanda,<br /><br />I think it looks amazing. Very professional. I I were to offer any feedback it would be that I think you need to credit the clipart if it is not your own original artwork. You're workshop will be outstanding. :) Jodi<br />www.CFClassroom.com (Clutter-Free Classroom)Clutter-Free Classroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121652586389900769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-20847951193745926052011-06-13T17:30:46.347-04:002011-06-13T17:30:46.347-04:00It all looks great! I love how festive it is- that...It all looks great! I love how festive it is- that would keep me focused during a workshop. Wish I could be there!<br /><br />Check out my giveaway:<br />http://onceuponateachingblog.blogspot.com/Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105698381755736650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-62427131999816813322011-06-13T17:03:20.850-04:002011-06-13T17:03:20.850-04:00I agree with the previous comments about how well ...I agree with the previous comments about how well prepared you are and that the material is very organized and easy to follow. <br /><br />I think I noticed one typo on page 6 it says "a 2-5 minutes" <br /><br />I know you have put your husband on proofreading staff but I figure the more eyes the better :-)<br /><br />Good luck - You'll be great!Heather Temskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267490170640702104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-18599749661424475652011-06-13T16:25:46.354-04:002011-06-13T16:25:46.354-04:00Amanda, Wow! Great job! I have conducted many wo...Amanda, Wow! Great job! I have conducted many workshops and love that you have organized this so well. I also love the idea that you believe in this so much that you paid for the curriculum yourself. (Ouch! But you are a girl after my own heart! If it helps our students, we will buy it.) I love that your participants will have a chance to experience a lesson with you (if I am understanding the last three pages correctly).<br /><br />One suggestion: The chart on the fifth page is really confusing for me. The titles at the top of each column don't seem to match what is in each column. The middle column doesn't seem to mean much since it is the same (more or less) for each row. BUT I don't have you in front of me to explain the chart so take my words with a grain of salt. I am reading it in isolation.<br /><br />Except for that one chart, every page is clear and really, really, really makes me want to buy this curriculum. (Hmmm ... is there some way you could get a portion of the sale???)<br /><br />Keep in mind that the best part of the workshop will be your belief in this writing model. You will be sharing from your heart and your head about it. Our bottom line as teachers is always, "Does it work for you?" I wish you lived near me so that I could go to your workshop!!!<br />CamilleCamillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944280556679586400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-32397173391004756622011-06-13T16:22:29.115-04:002011-06-13T16:22:29.115-04:00Hi Amanda! I'm so happy that you posted about ...Hi Amanda! I'm so happy that you posted about Writer's Workshop...I really want to try it out with my firsties this year. I'm actually working on gathering mini-lessons and learning more about the whole process. Thanks for sharing this with us...it's absolutely amazing!<br /><br />Gladys<br />HTTP://teachinginhighheels.blogspot.comGladyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331517433196771696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557592942256975114.post-52112445597419978672011-06-13T16:21:15.702-04:002011-06-13T16:21:15.702-04:00This looks fantastic! I use post its for my confer...This looks fantastic! I use post its for my conferences too. It's a time saver and my first graders read them over and over. (Post its are like gold for some reason) I especially like that you put examples of high, average, low for your writing. So many teachers struggle with that!<br /><br /><i><b><a href="http://rowdyinfirstgrade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Rowdy in First Grade</a></b></i>Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194571225988930877noreply@blogger.com