Beste Writing Teachers podcaster (2025)

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Transfer Writing Skills Across Genres: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 7:14

10h ago7:14

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This week, Stacey explores the concept of planning and implementing a series of small group lessons to enhance students' writing skills across different genres. Drawing from her books Craft Moves and Welcome to Writing Workshop, the episode provides practical examples of teaching points that can be applied to various writing types to emphasize the …

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Edited! Episode 90 Writing Strategies Series: Elaboration 20:40

5d ago20:40

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Are you looking for more than "use describing words" and "tell me more" when it comes to helping students elaborate in their writing? In this episode, Melissa dives into strategies for improving writing elaboration for students by first considering a few overall understandings and techniques for opinion, narrative and informational writing and then…

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Compression, Repetition, and Representation with Jeannine Atkins 1:01:21

6d ago1:01:21

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Send us a text Jeannine Atkins is one of the kindest people I know, and her compassion radiates through her verse. So, my wish for all of you is that your year is filled with kindness, just like Jeannine’s novels. In this episode we talk about the power of compression, repetition, and representation. Let’s get started. Thanks so much for listening …

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Alternatives to Marking Up Student Work: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 39:19

7d ago39:19

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We explore the reasons against writing directly on children's work in progress, including potential negative impacts on learning and agency. The episode discusses why educators might feel compelled to write on student work and offer alternative approaches. We delve into considerations for digital writing and introduce new thinking about orthographi…

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Episode 89 Lessen Your Mental Load by Establishing Student Agency 19:38

26d ago19:38

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Raise your hand if you have felt unsure, ill-equipped, or stressed out when making decisions about writing instruction. Teachers tend to place too much responsibility on themselves when it comes to instruction in general, and definitely with writing instruction! This creates unnecessary stress that can be alleviated by establishing student autonomy…

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Using Google Forms: A Tip for Tomorrow From Melanie 8:54

28d ago8:54

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In our final episode of 2024, Melanie shares three ways to streamline your record-keeping using Google Forms. She explains how to use Google Forms to have students share something specific, reflect on conferences, and sign up for small group instruction. You'll learn to collect helpful information about, from, and alongside students. Plus, links to…

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Episode 88 Writing Conferring Series: Re-teach Conference 15:56

1M ago15:56

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What does a conference sound like you ask? Listen in to hear Melissa provide a detailed example of a "Re-teach Conference." Quite often, the strategies you have taught are not being implemented in each student's independent writing pieces. The purpose of a "Re-teach" conference is to provide follow-up, explicit instruction on a previously taught wr…

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A Mini MFA with Jen Ferguson 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

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Send us a text Jen Ferguson talks about opportunities to sharpen our work, why characters mirror one another in dialogue, and why we need different books for different readers. Let’s get started. Our next episode will feature Jeannine Atkins. Support the showAv Jen Ferguson, Kate Narita

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Your Small Group Instruction, Your Records: A Tip for Tomorrow From Stacey 12:26

1M ago12:26

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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 physic…

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Episode 87 Writing Strategies Series: Generating Ideas 16:40

1M ago16:40

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"I don't know what to write about!" is what is heard in classrooms all over. In this episode, Melissa emphasizes the importance of supporting students in having the independence to generate their own ideas for writing. She discusses the negative impacts of consistently providing students with topics and offers practical strategies to help students …

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Celebrating Student Writers: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 34:13

1M ago34:13

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This week, we explore the transformative power of writing celebrations in elementary classrooms. Discover how these joyful events showcase student work, nurture young writers' identities, strengthen classroom communities, and foster a sense of pride and accomplishment. From minor celebrations that acknowledge daily progress to grander events involv…

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Episode 86 Writing Conferring Series: Compliment Conference 11:13

2M ago11:13

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Are you wondering where to begin when conferring with your writers? This episode will teach you all about the Compliment Conference and how to use it as not only a way to encourage your writers but also as a formative assessment for your writing instruction. This conference has four simple steps: Open the conversation Identify evidence of a success…

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Leverage Instructional Minutes: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 6:56

2M ago6:56

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Melanie shares three practical strategies for maximizing classroom time. She emphasizes managing transition times to maintain student engagement and minimize downtime. In addition, she suggests creating a collection of valuable and doable activities that students can choose from, fostering independence and motivation. Finally, she suggests training…

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Episode 85 Writing Strategies Series-Independence 13:23

2M ago13:23

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Raise your hand if you have students coming up to you or sitting and staring or raising their hands during independent writing time! There are so many reasons why students are not fully independent writers, and this episode provides a variety of ideas and strategies for creating a classroom full of writers who are! Melissa shares four ideas for sup…

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Reaching for the Sweet Spot with Sarah Aronson 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

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Send us a text In today’s episode Sarah Aronson talks about the importance of embracing conversations, challenges, and community. Sarah's latest biography, Abzuglutely!, celebrates congresswoman, lawyer, and activist, Bella Abzug, Our next episode will feature Jen Ferguson. Jen’s latest novel, A Constellation of Minor Bears is a USA Today bestselle…

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Build Executive Functioning with Time Management Techniques: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 6:33

2M ago6:33

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Stacey explores the vital executive functioning skill of time management as it applies to the writing workshop. She identifies common challenges students face, from grasping time concepts to meeting deadlines, and offers practical strategies to enhance their skills. Listeners will learn about tools such as visual aids, organizational checklists, an…

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Episode 84 Writing Conferring Series: Writer's Inquiry Conference 23:52

2M ago23:52

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Welcome to the first episode in the Conferring Series! This series will discuss a variety of conference types for writing to help you feel more confident in meeting one-on-one with your writers in order to meet their needs. This first conference, the Writer's Inquiry Conference is all about getting to know your writers. It is extremely helpful for …

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Tackling Tricky Topics: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 37:20

2M ago37:20

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We delve into the challenging subjects that often arise in elementary school writing workshops, ranging from bodily functions and violence to mental health issues. We explore the non-negotiable aspects of topic choice and discuss establishing clear boundaries in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe space for young writers. T…

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Ep 83 Writing Strategies Series- Engagement 21:08

2M ago21:08

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This episode is the beginning of the Writing Strategies Series and is all about supporting students with the most foundational aspect of writing- Engagement! Just as with any learning-academic to athletic-learners must be engaged in order to progress. Drawing from educational research and expert Jennifer Serravallo, I discuss the multi-dimensional …

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Celebrating Neurodiversity with Jen Malia 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

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Send us a text Jen Malia and I talk about celebrating neurodiversity, identifying your audience, and writing on location. Our next episode will feature Sarah Aronson. Sarah’s latest picture book biography, Abzuglutely! Battling, Bellowing, Bella Abzug released last month. Support the showAv Jen Malia, Kate Narita

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Sentence Structure for Young Writers: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 7:26

2M ago7:26

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Writing complete sentences is tricky for most elementary school students. This week's Tip for Tomorrow provides concrete ways to make sentence construction sticky for students. From a visible, tactile teaching method to progressions of examples, Melanie shares various strategies to help kids gain a more concrete understanding of sentence structure …

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Ep 82 A Few Things to Know for the Upcoming Series 18:29

2M ago18:29

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This episode shares the understandings needed in order to get the most out of the two upcoming series: Strategies for Writing and All About Conferring There are a variety of common struggles for our writers and I hope to help you by sharing specific strategies for each of them in the upcoming podcast series. Conferring is a topic I have not yet tho…

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Prepping for Fall Conferences: A Conversation with a Colleague 36:14

3M ago36:14

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Leah Thomas, a co-author of the Two Writing Teachers Blog, chats with Melanie to reflect on her recent experiences with parent-teacher conferences, discussing the challenges and rewards of connecting with families. She shares effective note-taking strategies, what assessments to present, and the impact of showcasing student writing samples. Leah al…

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Episode 81 Four Tips for Finding Explicit Writing Lessons 23:14

3M ago23:14

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You've gotten to know your students as writers, and you've chosen goals for your class. Now what? It's time to find strategies for writing that your writers can use to meet their goals! In this episode, Melissa shares four techniques for finding and choosing teaching points. Leveraging Your Own Writing Experience Mining Mentor Texts Thinking Outsid…

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Expression Is Everything with A.S. King 1:05:01

3M ago1:05:01

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Send us a text A.S. King talks about her newest novel, Pick the Lock, ACES or adverse childhood experiences, and the importance of honesty and expression. Our next episode will feature Jen Malia. Check out her chapter book series The Infinity Rainbow Club to prep for our next episode. Support the show…

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Energizing Editing: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 7:21

3M ago7:21

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In this podcast episode, Melanie will share creative strategies to make the editing process engaging for students. Discover how to infuse fun into editing by using gamification techniques and various tools. You will also learn how to integrate editing into the drafting process and support students with scaffolds, checklists, and reminders to streng…

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Episode 80 Writing in Special Education with Dana Teague Part 2 21:49

3M ago21:49

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Part 2 with Dana Teague is here! Dana's energy is contagious, and she shares so many ideas for supporting your student writers. Listen in to hear: Why you don't need to be a perfect writer to teach your writers Ways to get to know your writers Free Writing Assessment Helping writers use AI effectively I hope you enjoy the episode! About Melissa: Me…

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Refine Your Writing Conferences: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 35:56

3M ago35:56

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Discover the art of building meaningful writer-to-writer relationships and managing time effectively in brief, impactful sessions. The discussion delves into the importance of individualized focus, highlighting how concentrating on a single aspect of writing per conference can lead to more manageable and absorbing lessons for students. Additionally…

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Episode 79 Writing in Special Education with Dana Teague Pt 1 31:43

3M ago31:43

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I know this episode (and its sequel) will have you nodding your head in agreement again and again! Ms. Dana Teaque is an experienced and passionate educator who will make you feel seen and inspire you to do what is best for your students. Listen in to hear: Dana's educational journey Writing strategies for diverse learners Fostering student growth …

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Creating Classroom Writing Communities 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

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Send us a text Andrew Hacket, Ernesto Cisneros, Marcie Flinchum Atkins, Lisa Stringfellow, and Tina Athaide talk about creating classroom writing communities. In addition to their wonderful voices, authors Cindy Jenson-Elliott, Valerie Bolling, and Jody Little also contributed to this heartfelt discussion. Our next episode will feature the only two…

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Five Tangible Tools to Transform Writers: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 8:22

3M ago8:22

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In our 100th episode, Stacey explores the power of tangible artifacts in writing conferences. She discusses five essential tools to enhance the writer-to-writer relationship: mentor texts, demonstration texts, mini-charts, personalized word walls, and individualized checklists. Learn how to introduce and utilize these artifacts to support student w…

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Episode 78 But What if They Write it Wrong? 10:05

3M ago10:05

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You may not have had said this out loud, but I know it has been in the back of your mind. It is there each time you make a decision to: -provide a structure graphic organizer for planning Or -have students "check in" before moving ahead in the work In this episode, I encourage teachers to consider the purpose of their fear and provide less structur…

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Energizing a Writing Unit: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 9:34

4M ago9:34

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Melanie shares four ways to reenergize student writers whose enthusiasm and stamina dwindle during more extended writing units. Her ideas are sure to reinvigorate students in engaging and meaningful ways. Go Deeper: Keeping the Energy In a Unit of Study Writing as a Gift Thanks to our sponsors! Book Creator: Listeners can get 3 months free premium …

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Episode 77 Let Your Students be the Prompts 28:32

4M ago28:32

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Writing Prompts- they can be cute but looks can be deceiving! Yes, they have their place and may be a needed activity for our elementary and middle school students in order to prepare for testing or other situations, BUT They should not be the only writing students are doing on a daily basis! In this episode, I explain the limitations of prompts, s…

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Lead with Curiosity with Ryan Tahmaseb 1:00:43

4M ago1:00:43

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Send us a text I had a blast chatting with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb. We celebrate his debut picture book, Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen, and talk about collaborating, connecting with family, and leading with curiosity. Click here by 11:30 AM EST on Sunday, September 22nd, to sign up to join our live chat with Andrew Hacket, Ernesto Cisneros, Lisa Stringfe…

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Help K-8 Students with Executive Functioning Needs: A Conversation with a Colleague 37:32

4M ago37:32

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This episode features Betsy Hubbard, an experienced educator and co-author at Two Writing Teachers. The discussion explores the critical role of executive functioning skills in writing and how deficits in these areas can impact students' performance. Betsy shares practical strategies for teachers to support executive functioning in writing workshop…

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Episode 76 4 Easy to Implement Techniques for Writing Across the Curriculum 18:49

4M ago18:49

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I have had many questions recently regarding content area writing instruction. Although writing across the curriculum is not a new term in education, most content area teachers still have little training in how to incorporate effective writing practice and instruction into their subject area. This episode shared 4 techniques to not only help get mo…

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The Power of Oral Language: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 8:45

4M ago8:45

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In this week's episode, Melanie shares six innovative strategies for using verbal rehearsal to empower young writers. She discusses techniques such as purposeful storytelling, visual cue cards, and fostering student collaborative partnerships. Enhancing oral language skills aims to strengthen writing abilities, demonstrating the powerful connection…

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Veracity, Voice, and Vulnerability with Josh Galarza 1:03:19

4M ago1:03:19

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Send us a text Debut author Josh Galarza talks about the importance of veracity, voice, and vulnerability in this episode, all of which are embedded into his heartfelt, hilarious, and heartbreaking debut, The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky. Let’s dig in. Click here for the transcript. Join Andrew Hacket, Ernesto Cisneros, Lisa Stringfellow, Mar…

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Build Writing Confidence with the "Ready, Do, Done" Model: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 7:33

4M ago7:33

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In this episode, Stacey explores the "Ready, Do, Done" model by Sarah Ward and Kristen Jacobsen to help students with executive functioning challenges become confident writers. She discusses the importance of setting clear intentions and gathering necessary materials ("Ready"), breaking down tasks and using visual aids ("Do"), and celebrating accom…

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Episode 75 Volume Volume Volume! Let them Keep Writing! 14:44

4M ago14:44

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We all know practice is necessary for all of us to grow in any capacity. Whether you are a writer, athlete, construction worker or musician, the more you practice your skills the more skilled you become at your craft. I often find that in the classroom, this practice is limited for students as writers. This may be due to teachers' lack of time, or …

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Get to Know Writers: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 44:22

4M ago44:22

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This episode delves into the importance of understanding students as writers and its benefits to educators and learners. We explore how this knowledge fosters a stronger classroom community and informs more tailored instruction. Tried-and-true methods such as kid-watching, utilizing writer's notebooks, and conducting effective one-on-one conference…

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Top Ten Writers' Workshop Tips for 2024/2025 50:24

5M ago50:24

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Send us a text Chalk + Ink presents the top ten writer’s workshop tips for the 2024-2025 school year: Choose Community Building Books Partner with Families Embrace Growth Mindset Incorporate Multiple Entry Points Use Art Mimic Mentor Texts Listening Is Key Be Vulnerable Have Fun and Celebrate Believe Join us in two weeks to hear from young adult au…

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Episode 74 Let's Energize Writing with Cassandra Williams 22:10

5M ago22:10

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If you are looking for inspiration for teaching writing, this is the episode for you! My guest, Cassandra Williams, owner of Educational Innovation 360 brings her energy and passion for literacy and supporting teachers. Listen in to hear us discuss: -Cassandra's observations of writing programs in various districts -Bringing real-world writing into…

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Episode 73 Beginning of Year Writing: Setting the Stage 15:22

5M ago15:22

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In this episode, I invite you to consider how you are setting the stage for writing in your elementary or middle school classroom in the first few days of school. Do you want your writers to be excited, confident and ready to engage in writing? How you begin writing time-the words you say and the activities you ask your students to do-needs to supp…

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Episode 72 Easy and Effective ways to Engage Writers with Hannah Roudebush 48:35

6M ago48:35

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You will enjoy this episode with my guest, Ms. Hannah Roudebush! Hannah was a teacher who truly cared for her students and did everything she could to make learning "relevant, engaging, and perhaps the most important aspect of that, enjoyable." Hannah is passionate about getting learners participating in the learning process and in this episode, sh…

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Episode 71 Choosing and Implementing Writing Mentor Texts 11:04

6M ago11:04

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Sometimes using a mentor text to teach writing seems scary, but I promise you, it is not! In this episode, Melissa covers: ~The what and Why of Mentor texts for writing ~How to choose a mentor text for writing ~Using your own library or Read Alouds as mentor texts ~Ideas for strategies to teach using a mentor text Your young writers need to see wri…

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Episode 70 How and Why to Implement Shared Writing Effectively 34:49

7M ago34:49

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Shared Writing is a highly-effective writing instructional practice for elementary and even middle school students in which the teacher holds the pen while collaboratively composing a piece of text with their students. Students are involved in all stages of the writing process with support from the teacher. Students need a high number of opportunit…

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Season Four Finale: Top Ten Writing Tips 53:55

7M ago53:55

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Send us a text Tip Number 10: Tap Into Classroom Adventures Tip Number 9: Head to the Library Tip Number 8: Write from a Personal Place Tip Number 7: Mine Memory Moments Tip Number 6: Travel New Places Tip Number 5: Take a Deep Dive When You Revise Tip Number 4: Explore Outdoors Tip Number 3: Find Nooks and Crannies Tip Number 2: Learn and Collabor…

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Episode 69 New Writing Practices Not Working? I've Got You! 16:28

7M ago16:28

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Do you give enough time to new practices in writing instruction? Or perhaps you throw in the towel as soon as things don't go as planned? I have definitely been guilty of "poo pooing" a new strategy or technique when it doesn't magically fix everything right away. But the truth is, everything takes time! Plus, sometimes a small adjustment is all it…

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