Ten+Essential+Truths

1. Real choice is essential 2. Clear expectations and follow-through are necessary 3. Authentic classrooms breed authentic work and products 4. Discussion, publication and sharing must be fostered 5. “Keeping track” methods are wide, varied and personal from teacher to teacher and classroom to classroom 6. Reading and Writing mini lessons are really the same lessons 7. Grades are arbitrary, assessment isn't   8. Surround yourself with like-minded colleagues (in real life, cyberspace or books) 9. Be willing to change course mid-stream (especially in the first year) 10. However (given #9) stay the course (the “big” course)
 * The Evolution of a Workshop Teacher: **  ** The Essential Truths **