#044: Simple Ways to Improve Your Students' Writing
When teaching writing, it's easy to get caught up in the details...
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Writing is one of the areas that I find teachers struggle with teaching the most. It's such a personal and tricky thing to teach. And quite honestly, it's one area we can sometimes feel unqualified or less confident in because we doubt our own ability to write well. It's kind of the nature of being a writer. We're our own worst critics, aren't we?!
While we do all the right "things" when teaching writing like giving directed feedback, assessing, using rubrics, providing lots of practice, etc., it's easy to forget a few of the basics in all the moving parts.
In case you haven't guessed...today's episode is all about teaching writing. It doesn't matter what grade you're teaching, from primary to upper elementary, writing is an important skill for all students. It can be easier to teach than you think.
Listen in.
In this episode, find out:
- Simple lessons you can teach that will have a big impact on student writing.
- How wordless books can be incredibly powerful in teaching writing.
- An easy way to help students learn to develop their characters
- Why familiar stories and characters are a great tool in teaching writing skills.
- And lots more!
You can do this!
Teach joyfully,
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Other episodes you might like:
#034: 11 Ways to Use Mentor Texts to Teach Reading and Writing
#037: Teaching "How To" Writing with Shared Experiences and Pictures
#040: 11 Ways to Help Your Students Actively Participate in Class Discussions in Meaningful Ways
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- Sequencing Events Graphic Organizer
- "How To" Writing Graphic Organizers
