I had the privilege of talking with Melissa Morrison about Language Composition on her podcast, Getting Student's to Write! It comes out on October 21. We had a great conversation about this important topic and how it pertains to children's writing.
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I just had one of the most powerful professional learning experiences I’ve had in a long time. Kath Murdoch, Megan Holmstrom and I had the rare opportunity to watch each other teach; then debriefed our genuine curiosity about children’s thinking and how we translate that into responsive actions.
I had the privilege of talking with Melissa Morrison about Language Composition on her podcast, which comes out on October 21. You can find her podcast on Apple or Spotify!
Language Composition Website where I house my research on this topic : languagecomp.com
Join Carl Anderson and me on January 17 & 18 in South Korea, for a two-day Chapters International institute,"The Writing Curriculum Summit." We'll spend the weekend helping you envision what a state-of-the-art, high-engagement, high-achievement writing curriculum can be.
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Consider joining Kath Murdoch, Megan Holmstrom and myself at one of our upcoming Inquiry in Action Workshops!
A unique experience, watching us teach in labsites and then joining a workshop focused on teaching with inquiry as a mindset
Hong Kong Feb 6-7
Uganda April 10-11
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Registration now open for Hong Kong in February and Uganda in April!
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Inquiry in Action Workshops - "...a valuable, impactful opportunity to connect the common threads of an inquiry-based approach across a range of age-groups and subject areas."
Consider joining us and register now!
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Consider joining us for one of our next Inquiry in Action workshops - a unique, impactful workshop for grades K-6, including labsite observations
February 6-7, 2026 at Hong Kong International School
April 10-11, 2026 at International School of Uganda
Info and Registration:
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I’m fascinated by how children compose so much more language than what is represented on the page. Watch a clip of a child reading a book with hearts and scribble writing-showing her amazing lang comp and knowledge of how books sound.
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Carl and I are so "energized" about this Summer Institute! We really hope that you choose to join us! We believe it will change how you feel about teaching writing; transforming your classroom.
Link to register:
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