Modifying Conversation Strategies: The Mini Write-Around

Today’s guest post is from my friend and former colleague at Norcross High, Dan Byrne. Both Dan and his wife, Dr. Melinda Byrne, are accomplished teachers; Dan was our Teacher of the Year at Norcross HS for 2014-15, and Melinda was one of the finalists for the same award this fall. Collaborative efforts with Dan were featured last year on the blog, and I am delighted he is continuing to integrate pieces of that work with his students. Earlier this semester, Dan listened to his students and t...