Monday
In this post, we look at the Distribution Chart of Communicative Purposes that delineates the three types of writing defining the Common Core guidelines. We caution readers against the easy mistake of over-correcting instruction to emphasize one type at the expense of another.
Tuesday
Narrative and the Business World
Does narrative have a place in “careers”? In this post we continue our exploration of the question, “Why narrative?” as we look at the Common Core writing standards.
Wednesday
In this post, we “closely read” a paragraph disparaging narrative writing from the transcript of a speech given by David Coleman to a group of NY educators.
Thursday
Technical Difficulties: So sorry!
Friday
We Give a Sheet (Part 2): Persuaduments
In this post, we continue to closely read a paragraph from one of David Coleman’s speeches in which he uses the word “sheet” as a way to examine arguments vs. persuasion.
Top 100 Things We Give a Sheet About (in no particular order)
To top off our close read of David Coleman’s speech excerpt and to celebrate our milestone 100th post, we offer you this list of 100 things we care deeply about as educators.
Recommended Reading
Why Storytelling is the Ultimate Weapon
Jonathan Gottschall writes about narrative’s prominent place in the world of business.
