Katrina Edwards begins her conference with first grader Allen by celebrating all he is doing well in his writing. She highlights his language and details in writing before moving on to new strategies to try.
First-Grade Writing Conference: Celebrations to Suggestions
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Katrina Edwards
Katrina Edwards is a first-grade teacher and literacy coach in West Linn, Oregon.
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