14 January

Word Counts: Don’t Count on Them!

Posted by Dr. Deborah E. Louis
Categories Blog, Formulaic Writing, JSWP Methodology, Prompt Writing, Schafferisms

Dear Dr. D, I have students stating that they struggle to reach the minimum word count while following the Jane Schaffer structure. For example, if the essay is to be 600-800 words, they may have only 450 words but state …

01 November

Trust Thyself: When to Use and When Not to Use the Schaffer Method

Posted by Dr. Deborah E. Louis
Categories AP®/IB, Blog, JSWP Advanced, JSWP Methodology, Schafferisms

Hi, Dr. Louis: My name is Jaime, and I’m a teacher in Los Angeles. We spoke on the phone about a month ago or so. I’m just sort of in a quandary using the Jane Schaffer Method with my students …

21 September

SWEET SIXTEEN: GIVING AND GAINING RESPECT IN THE CLASSROOM

Posted by Dr. Deborah E. Louis
Categories Blog, Etiquette, Schafferisms

Dear Dr. Louis, “You came to our campus [June 2017] and demonstrated the Jane Schaffer Writing Program by teaching our students as we teachers observed on the periphery of the classroom. You taught my eighth grade students. I know these …

06 April

Jane Schaffer’s Non-Negotiables

Posted by Dr. Deborah E. Louis
Categories Blog, JSWP Methodology, Schafferisms
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A .pdf resides here that shares with you Jane’s “Non-Negotiables.” Jane’s non-negotiables

20 May

Jane’s Diction

Posted by Dr. Deborah E. Louis
Categories Blog, Schafferisms
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Sometimes, people send me emails from Jane that I like to share–they are treasures, nuggets. I’m calling this series Jane’s Diction. What is so special about the following words by Jane is that they are from an email that she sent …

30 April

Graduation Speech Given by Jane C. Schaffer – June 15, 2001

Posted by Dr. Deborah E. Louis
Categories Blog, Fun Facts, JSWP Methodology, Schafferisms
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This speech is from Jane’s papers. It is in our nature as human beings to reminisce at times like this, and I am no exception. I have a stern face but a soft heart, and I would like to give …