Episode 42 Thoughts on Common Practices

Getting Students to Write! Helping Elementary and Middle School teachers transform writing time

There is oh so much to consider when teaching writing, am I right?

Today's episode speaks to a few specifics that have come up time and again when speaking to and working with teachers of writing, as well as one common logistical issue for independent writing.

Underwriting and the use of whole class graphic organizers are two practices that have been used for a while, but I believe should be things of the past!

Listen in to hear what I know and believe about these two practices and suggestions for alternatives to both.

I also share a great tip from Michelle Ruhe of Coach from the Couch for how to handle all of the papers that come with independent writing!

About Melissa:

Melissa is an enthusiastic educator and continuous learner with over 19 years' experience in education. Her passion and expertise is transforming writing programs so that teachers are confident in writing instruction and student writers thrive! She strongly believes teachers are the key to effective instruction and their writers are their best resources.

Melissa knows that too often, explicit writing instruction is pushed aside in elementary education, and she feels it is her calling to help schools make it front and center, providing teachers with the knowledge and support necessary to implement effective and engaging writing instruction.

Teaching to Transform, LLC was started by Melissa in 2018 and partners with school districts to provide professional development in writing instruction.

If you would like to refer Melissa to your district, check out her website below!

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