This week, Stacey chats about the critical role of record-keeping in small-group instruction within the writing workshop. The episode highlights five key reasons why educators should prioritize record keeping. We’ll explore effective record-keeping methods, emphasizing the importance of real-time note-taking during conferences and discussing physical and digital tools for maintaining records. A particular focus is placed on using Google Forms as an efficient and organized method for record-keeping, briefly mentioning Google Apps Script for automating data organization. 

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Go Deeper:

• Google Apps Script
• TWTBlog Posts
  • A Few Tips for Small Group Instruction: Expanding the Reach With Small Group Work
  • Ideas for planning Small Group Instruction
  • Increase the Number of Teachers in the Room with Student-Led Small Groups
  • Small Groups, Big Engagement: Expanding the Possibilities and Potential 
  • Student Agency, Self-Assessment, and Small Group Instruction
  • The Language to Develop Agency: Amping Up Agency Blog Series
  • The Power of Progression: Expanding the Reach with Small Group Work
  • This is the year I’m going to keep better records.
• TWTPod Episode
  • Inviting Students to Sign Up for Small Groups

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