Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. ‘What is an assignment?’ seems like a simple question, until it is discussed. In this episode Jacob and Pam dive into the ‘What is an […]
Category Archives: Writing Workshop
#185 Test-Prep Strategies! (Patreon Episode)
In this bonus episode for our Craft and Draft patrons we answer Courtney’s question regarding the test taking season. Jacob shares how he begins broad in his workshop and then narrows his scope as his students approach the test. This approach allows him to create a workshop atmosphere full of exploration, discovery and creativity. Pam […]
#184 Reading or Writing: What Matters Most?
Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. It seems that the notion, ‘Students can’t read’ is always at the forefront of public conversations these days. So much so writing instruction seems to […]
#182 Essays and Possibilities
Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. It has been a busy year and the time of essay writing is upon everyone. Educators in all situations are feeling the pressure to get […]
#179 This is What Schools Need to be Successful
Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. In this episode, Jacob and Pam dialogue about the most essential element for a school to have success. Jacob speaks on how educators must love […]
#175 Set-up (literally) the Classroom for Success
Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. In this episode, Jacob and Pam dive into how to set-up a classroom. Jacob explains how a teacher places the desks will make a difference […]
#174 From Memories to Empowered Writers
Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. Jacob and Pam begin the new year with memories. They talk about food, grandparents,as well as the differences between country life and city life. The […]
#171 The Importance of a Personal Story
Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. In this episode, Jacob and Pam talk about the importance of story. Pam attended the Abydos International Writing Trainers’ and Teachers’ conference and she came […]
#169 Capturing Where We’ve Been LIVE (pt.2)
Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. As school moves into the holiday season, many teachers are wondering what they need to do to maintain growth and move the students forward. In […]
Join Craft & Draft LIVE All Week to Rejuvenate Your Workshop
Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. In this episode, Jacob and Pam share how they are thankful for you, our audience! So they want to give back and create some bonus […]