Today, I’ll be talking about descriptive verbs for the little writers and for the not-so-little. For example, I could say – The reason for my blog disappearance: (sorry) I was busy writing. Or I could say: I dove into my writing. Or: I crafted new stories. Or: I plunged into writing a middle-grade novel. (Yes,Continue reading “Descriptive Verbs and the Reason for My Disappearance”
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Teaching Little Ones How to Critique
Effective feedback is crucial for authors, helping them refine their work through insights from critique partners. For young writers, peer critique not only enhances their writing but fosters collaboration and critical thinking. Practical strategies for teaching critique include modeling with published books, using visual cues, providing sentence starters, and encouraging a supportive feedback environment.
How to Hook Young Readers: Writing Strategies
Writing Tips for the Little Ones. Have you ever read a book that made you say, “Just one more page…”—and then suddenly you’ve finished the whole thing? That’s the magic of a page-turner, and it’s something even young writers can learn to create. In Video #4 of my Writing Craft Series for Kids, I shareContinue reading “How to Hook Young Readers: Writing Strategies”
Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!
Alexandra Alessandri writes in an adorable and honest way about what goes through kids’ minds and hearts when they feel shy in a particular situation or are generally shy. Ava gets to this beautiful finca where her Abuelita lives, but she can’t find her voice. Throughout the book, she and we, the readers, discover moreContinue reading “Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!”
Ana - The Teacher and the Writer 