First, again I recognized names like Nancie Atwell and Linda Rief--something I could not have done two weeks ago.
Second, I am so relieved to find someone who actually compared Writer's Workshop and Toolbox to an actual toolbox. Since I married a farmer, I have had to learn all about toolboxes. I have had to learn to know which tool was used for which purpose and heaven help you if you weren't able to supply the appropriate tool. I have learned to keep the tools in good working order and to keep the lid closed and locked so that the tools wouldn't fall out and get lost.
I liked the images attached to each of the tools: question is question mark, thought shot is thought bubble, explode a moment is a stick of dynamite, snapshot is a camera. Also I am drawn to the idea of actually having objects like tools to take out and put in a tool chest. I think this could have some variations.
The suggestion of a colored highlighter for each tool to mark the corresponding part of a journal writing is helpful and practical. I an easily see myself using this.
Also to think of the four equal fourths representing the four tools and making sure all are about equal. Very concrete, visual and easily applied.
These ideas are very concrete, visual, and easily applied. I know you have ample opportunities to put these into practice when you work in classrooms next year.
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