Essentials
Write Away Academy
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2014
Episode 30: Reading Like A Writer
One of Mrs. Spencer's favorite topics, this week Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer share personal experiences coupled with strategies for our young writers on how to read with the purpose of enhancing wri…
00:20:42 |
Mon 21 Jul 2014
Episode 29: Surviving Summer Reading through Writing
Most kids are reading books this summer assigned by their teachers. Although the books may be excellent reads, students sometimes feel the pressure of reading them and struggle getting started...or f…
00:22:50 |
Sun 13 Jul 2014
Episode 28: Write about what you know...Or Not
Summer camp is one week away and Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer are excited to spend two weeks guiding kids through the writing process. This week, they are discussing what to write about and some prac…
00:22:56 |
Sun 06 Jul 2014
Episode 27: Writing Centers for kids
After spending a week in Kentucky grading papers from all over the country, Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer are back! And excited about a new adventure for parents to advocate at their schools in the Fa…
00:28:40 |
Sun 29 Jun 2014
Episode 26: Summer Reading
In the studio this week, we have Melissa Galvan sitting in for Mrs. Larson. Mrs. Galvan comes to us from Oxford Academy, Cypress. She has experience teaching 7th grade through 12th grade and has a l…
00:20:29 |
Thu 19 Jun 2014
Episode 25: Reflecting on the Year Gone By
Summer is here, or almost here! As parents, we all want to know our kids are learning and growing in school. One of the greatest differences in a writing class is that we have solid evidence of what …
00:14:07 |
Tue 10 Jun 2014
Episode 24: Tribute to a Legend
Maya Angelou writings embraced her passion and commitment to improving the moral standards in the United States. Her poetry inspired all of us to stand up for change and taught us about race, oppress…
00:17:29 |
Mon 02 Jun 2014
Episode 23: English Matters
With Common Core came new math and our schools are concerned about what it looks like for our kids. Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer talk about why we need to be paying attention to English as well. Lite…
00:14:32 |
Mon 26 May 2014
Episode 22: Inspiration from the Outdoors
Summer is getting close and the weather is beautiful here in So Cal, so Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Larson talk about how to get the kids outside and inspired by the surroundings. Listen in for new ways to…
00:17:03 |
Mon 19 May 2014
Episode 21: Summer Camp Rocks!
Summer is coming and while this is very exciting for the kiddos, it can be very stressful for working parents. This summer, Write Away Academy can help you out with two weeks of fun and academics. We…
00:17:05 |
Mon 12 May 2014
Episode 20: Working on Style
It is that time of year, when kids are working projects for school. It is getting close to the end and teachers and students see the light at the end of the tunnel. As kids work on final projects and…
00:20:20 |
Sun 04 May 2014
Episode 19: Writer's Notebooks
Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Larson discuss the benefits of letting kids create their own Writer's Notebooks. They give parents practical tips on getting starting, encouraging kids, and making notebooks a f…
00:36:42 |
Mon 14 Apr 2014
Episode 18: Blending Genres
With Common Core quickly approaching, you may see changes in your child's assignments and the expectations from the classroom. Kids will be working on writing that combine multiple genres and assignm…
00:22:42 |
Sun 06 Apr 2014
Episode 17: The Homework Hassle
As parents and teachers, Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer agree that homework can become burdensome and frustrating for families. After reading a few articles this week on this very topic, the girls talk…
00:25:32 |
Mon 31 Mar 2014
Episode 16: Tackling the Timed Write
With testing season coming up, Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer share their thoughts and strategies on helping kids with the timed writing situation. They discuss focused strategies to help kids plan bef…
00:21:46 |
Mon 24 Mar 2014
Episode 15: Writing to Heal
Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Larson discuss how writing can heal. The ladies talk about a variety of ways kids and adults can use journaling, blogging and drafting can heal. Listen in and if you know someon…
00:24:55 |
Tue 18 Mar 2014
Episode 14: The New SAT
Last week, an announcement came out with changes to the SAT. Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer respond to the writing section and discuss first thoughts on the news.
00:15:06 |
Tue 11 Mar 2014
Episode 13: Rainy Day Activities
It's raining outside and the kids are bored. You don't want them playing more video games and watching more movies. You are trying to find some engaging activities to keep them busy and be a little m…
00:17:57 |
Sun 02 Mar 2014
Episode 11: Annotating-Marking Text for Better Writing
Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Spencer take on annotating as a way to become a better reader, thinker and writer. The conversation looks at various strategies and ideas for parents to encourage their children …
00:24:37 |
Mon 24 Feb 2014
Episode 10: Helping your Child with Research Papers
It is the season of the expository paper, specifically, the research paper for elementary students. This week, Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Larson provide insight on helping your child understand the purpos…
00:25:18 |
Mon 17 Feb 2014
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