Re: Anyone know of 4-square method of writing

[Mary Dovey <mgdovey@comcast.net>]

Thanks, Cathy! What is the 4-square method exactly? I remember seeing a
stand with these materials at the teacher store near me before it closed,
but at the time I thought it was more elementary than the grades I was
teaching. Now, in my coaching role, I¹m looking for those more
elementary-oriented materials. Thanks,
Mary


On 12/5/06 6:29 PM, "SommerWind410@aol.com" <SommerWind410@aol.com> wrote:

> Mary,
>  
> Last year, I attended workshops by both Calkins and Atwell and have to say
> that, of the two, I found Atwell's to be more informative, practical, and
> tailored toward middle school.  It was also a more intimate setting, which may
> have been a stroke of luck.  The Calkins workshop I attended (which was also
> in Philly) was crowded, uncomfortable, and rather elementary-minded, I felt.
> There were good nuggets to be had, for sure, but personally, I would let this
> woman attend the workshop of her choice and see what type of materials & info
> she brings back.  There could be something worthwhile in there that might
> otherwise be overlooked in the shadow of the "heavy-hitters."  I do use the
> four-square method when teaching the persuasive essay, so I would be curious
> to see if Gold has any fresh spin/ideas to bring to the workshop approach.
>  
> Just my thoughts...good luck!
> Cathy
>