Ralph Fletcher workshop
Yesterday, several colleagues and I went to a half-day workshop with writing guru Ralph Fletcher. His holistic approach to children and their writing resonates with me, especially his book Boy Writers. I highly recommend visiting the Teacher Handouts and Tips for Young Writers pages of his Web site.
From Tips for Young Writers:
A piece of writing is like a rose bush–it grows healthier after you prune the unnecessary parts.
I love that …





