Beste Writing Teachers Podcasts (2024)

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Season Four Finale: Top Ten Writing Tips 53:55

3d ago53:55

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

12d 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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Exploring Best Practices and Research in Writing Instruction: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 39:02

21d ago39:02

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Send us a Text Message. It's the final episode of season two, so we're discussing some of the best practices for writing instruction. We cover the importance of a thriving writing community and the writing process, and we explore the role of oral language in boosting writing stamina. We also discuss the importance of dedicated and intentional writi…

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Episode 68 Interview with Coley Conter and Katy Wischow Pt 2 33:58

19d ago33:58

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You won't want to miss the second part of my interview with these two fabulous educators! We continue our discussion on the topics of: Handling the "expectations" of teaching writing: -considering each writer's "default" -letting go in order to prevent holding writers back -creating school-based progressions -focusing on growth Editing in a new lig…

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Episode 67 Interview with Coley Conter and Katy Wischow Pt 1 25:52

26d ago25:52

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In this episode, you will hear from two literacy experts who have worked with a number of districts to support them in best practices in reading and writing. Coley Conter and Katy Wischow are a pleasure to speak with and I you will gain so much from hearing what they share with us! Our discussion begins with Katy and Coley's favorite part about tea…

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Plan Your Summer Learning: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 8:14

28d ago8:14

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Send us a Text Message. Melanie explores critical strategies to help you plan for your summer learning. Discover practical tips for organizing your classroom, finding or forming a study group, curating mentor texts, and engaging in personal writing. You'll leave this episode invigorated to try one or more ways to enhance your teaching skills for th…

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Episode 66 Shake Up Writing Time 23:03

1M ago23:03

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What does writing time FEEL like in your classroom? Is that feeling something your students need in order to enjoy and engage in writing? Writing instruction needs to be explicit and effective, but in order for our students to WANT to write, writing time needs to be enjoyable, collaborative and engaging! If you want to see a classroom full of stude…

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Co-create Writing Goals: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 6:09

1M ago6:09

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Send us a Text Message. Stacey explores the importance of co-creating goals with students to help them grow as writers. She discusses how collaboration during goal-setting enhances students' ownership, motivation, and personalized learning. It also allows for individualized growth and fosters collaboration and communication with the teacher. If you…

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Episode 65 Writing Instruction: Conventions vs Composition 20:01

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In a previous episode (#57) I spoke about the "composing" aspect of writing instruction. It is vital to understand that our young writers need to learn how to compose! Oftentimes, because the conventions are what stands out to us when we read a student's writing piece, they become our focus, and lessons and discussion on the composition portion of …

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Developing Paragraph Structure: A Tip For Tomorrow from Melanie 9:21

1M ago9:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Melanie guides you through the art of crafting concise and well-structured paragraphs that are easy to follow and understand. With her expert tips on oral rehearsal and the use of sentence frames, she empowers young writers to hone their writing skills and develop a unique voice. Tune in to learn how to help…

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Episode 64 Stop Performing and Start Learning 15:45

2M ago15:45

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This episode was inspired by a recent keynote speech given by Mr. Eduardo Briceno. His speech resonated with me and the work I do with writing teachers! We all want to do our best, but do we really know how to make change in our work? Teachers are always performing, trying to give their best to their students. However Mr. Briceno tells us that livi…

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Unlock Strategies for Task Initiation: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 12:48

2M ago12:48

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Send us a Text Message. Task initiation is one key to student success, particularly in the context of writing instruction. The episode highlights some students' challenges with executive functioning skills and how they struggle to begin tasks efficiently. The host provides nine effective strategies to help students overcome task initiation challeng…

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Episode 63 You Are Only One Part of Their Journey in Writing 15:47

2M ago15:47

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My dear teacher, You are working so hard and are just so worried about that one student. They don't seem to be catching up or getting closer to "grade-level expectations" as writers. This episode is for you, because I don't want you to stress anymore! You will hear about how to look for growth and see your part in your writers' journey! Listen in a…

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170. Interventions for Environmental Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 23:56

2M ago23:56

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Over the last month, we’ve been discussing all the different factors that can affect a student’s reading comprehension, even in upper elementary. We’ve gone over fundamental and cognitive factors, and now we’ve hit the last factor, which is environmental. So, in the last episode of the series, I’m sharing interventions for environmental factors tha…

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Stealing Moments and Giving Back with Andrew Hacket 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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Send us a Text Message. On June 22nd, I will be participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk in Boston. I will be walking 16 miles to raise money to stop suicide. If this podcast has been helpful to you in any way ever, if it has made you a better teacher or a better writer, or even brought a sm…

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Addressing Perfectionism in Writing Instruction: A Conversation with a Colleague 43:59

2M ago43:59

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s Conversation with a Colleague, Stacey chats with Lainie Levin, a gifted interventionist and coach, about helping learners conquer perfectionism. Lainie unveils the manifestations of perfectionism in students, particularly during writing instruction, highlighting key signs to watch for. She shares an innovative wor…

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Episode 62 The Benefits of Share Time in Writing 17:25

2M ago17:25

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In this episode you will hear all about Share Time in Writer's Workshop and why you should be sure to implement it in your classroom! We will discuss how Share Time can help with: generating ideas reinforcing skills building community building writer's confidence and more! If you would like to receive more support from Melissa and receive new resou…

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169. Interventions for Cognitive Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 21:11

2M ago21:11

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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been diving into intervention strategies for students who have difficulty with reading comprehension. The reality is that some upper elementary students aren’t proficient or on grade level when it comes to reading or reading comprehension. So, as literacy teachers, we’ve got to come up with ways to support these studen…

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Building Awareness of Sentence Structure: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 7:21

2M ago7:21

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Send us a Text Message. Make sentence structure more straightforward for students with Melanie's intentional activities in this episode. Melanie shares ways she helps students understand the definition of sentences, create sentences with phrases and pictures, and combine sentences. You'll help students recognize and create simple and increasingly c…

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Episode 61 Why You Should Write Too:) 20:55

2M ago20:55

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Ok- Hear me out! I am going to share 5 convincing reasons why taking time to write for yourself will truly benefit you as a teacher of writing as well as your students as writers. I know you are so very busy, and I promise that even a little bit of your own writing will go a LONG way! If your students aren't enjoying writing or are stuck in one spo…

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168. Interventions for Fundamental Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 30:51

2M ago30:51

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Getting students in upper elementary on grade level with their reading and comprehension skills can be challenging because there are so many factors and reasons why they’re lacking in that area. However, one of the biggest reasons is a lack of fundamental and foundational skills. I talked in last week’s episode about the different areas this can be…

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Capture Students' Progress with End-of-Year Letters: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 10:14

2M ago10:14

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Send us a Text Message. Explore the origin and significance of end-of-year reflection letters in this week’s episode. Stacey highlights the unique nature of these letters, which go beyond self-evaluations of academics and instead focus on students reflecting on their growth as learners and individuals. Practical guidelines for structuring the lette…

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Mining Memory Moments with Chloe Ito Ward 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

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Send us a Text Message. Chloe Ito Ward talks about mining memory moments, authenticity, and celebrating the present. For our next episode, please read debut author Andrew Hacket’s picture book Ollie the Acorn and the Mighty Idea which celebrates the power of kindness. If you happen to live in Massachusetts, Andrew has two launch events this weekend…

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Episode 60 What You Say Matters! 20:48

2M ago20:48

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This episode holds the key to transforming your writing instruction from WRITING-focused to WRITER- focused! What we say shows so much to ourselves and our writers about what we value! We want our writers to know that we value them and what they do as writers! What we say also forms what we think. Focusing our language on the writer will help you t…

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167. Fundamental, Cognitive, and Environmental Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 25:24

3M ago25:24

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One, if not the biggest, thing we focus on as literacy teachers is getting our students to be successful readers. But as upper elementary teachers, you know that you will have several students in your class who struggle with reading comprehension. This then becomes a major focus in our classrooms, but we know a student’s lack of reading comprehensi…

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Explore the Potential of Student-Facing AI Tools: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 40:56

3M ago40:56

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Send us a Text Message. We explore the vast potential of student-facing AI tools. Join us as we delve into the benefits of tools like Co:Writer Universal, EverWrite, Grammarly, Read&Write, and Speechify. Discover how these cutting-edge tools revolutionize students' learning, writing, and communication and empower students to reach new heights of ac…

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Making History 3D with Tom Bober 1:03:39

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Send us a Text Message. Tom Bober, and I talk about making history 3-D, the power of collaboration, and taking things off of our plates. For our next episode, please read debut author Chloe Ito Ward’s honest, anti-racist, heartwarming picture book Love Grows Here. Support the Show.Von Kate Narita/Tom Bober

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Episode 59 - Writing Isn't Math, But It's Taught Like it! 20:06

3M ago20:06

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School leaders, teachers and students are frustrated with writing, and I know why! I find that getting teachers to see writing instruction in a new way to be extremely helpful. One way I have accomplished this is in my comparison to teaching math, as well as the goal of using math in our lives vs using writing. This episode lays out this view point…

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166. 3 Scaffolds Every Reading Teacher Should Use 27:59

3M ago27:59

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I’ve always made it a priority of mine to find simple yet effective strategies that support literacy teachers in the classroom. One of our main jobs as literacy teachers is to provide our students with the skills to become successful readers and writers. And one way to do that is by giving your students scaffolds to support their literacy growth an…

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Bring Checklists to Life: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 8:22

3M ago8:22

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Send us a Text Message. It is helpful to create checklists that are accessible to students so they are manageable, digestible, and possible for students to utilize. In this tip, Melanie shares ways to help students chunk checklists, think with intention, and digitize checklists. In addition, she plants the seeds to help you think about ways to help…

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Episode 58 Stop Overwhelm and See Progress! 27:38

3M ago27:38

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Are you feeling like you don't know where to go next with writing? Do you notice writers lacking progress? This episode is for you! Whether or not you are utilizing a writing "program" with lessons already provided, you may find yourself feeling lost or unsure of how to proceed during each writing block. A program also will not ensure you are meeti…

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165. Time Management Test-Taking Strategies That Work 25:37

3M ago25:37

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Over the last few episodes, I’ve been covering several test-taking strategies in order to help prepare your students for the end-of-year standardized test. Unfortunately, most standardized tests are timed, so having efficient time management is so important for the success of their performance. Knowing how to pace themselves during a timed test is …

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Boost Writing Instruction with AI: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 38:31

3M ago38:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we talk about content creation, personalized learning, accessibility, efficiency & productivity with artificial intelligence. We share various teacher-facing AI tools and discuss how you can incorporate them into your writing instruction. Go Deeper: Leveraging AI for Writing Miniseries on Two Writing Teacher…

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Sit Down and Do It with C.K. Malone 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

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Send us a Text Message. On today’s show with author and educator, C.K. Malone, we talk about sitting down and getting to work, that tomorrow is a new day, and that anyone can succeed. Have you reviewed the show? If not, please do so and help me turn 24 in 2024 from a dream into a reality. By doing so, you’ll be entered to win a copy of CK Malone’s …

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Episode 57 Teacher "After Workshop" Q&A 16:12

3M ago16:12

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I just love the Question-and-Answer portion of workshops! This is when I truly know what the teachers need! Today's episode will cover these two questions: How can I support emergent writers? After finding out students' writing level - do I split them into groups and focus on their level or do the teaching as a whole class? Happy Listening! Melissa…

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164. Helping Students Manage and Overcome Test Anxiety 21:58

3M ago21:58

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When it comes to preparing for a state standardized test, we tend to focus our energy and time on the content our students need to master in order to get a high-achieving score. We implement daily practice and review for weeks leading up to the test. However, one aspect that we don’t focus on but plays a big role in our students’ performances is te…

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Create Personal and Living Poetry Anthologies: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 8:04

3M ago8:04

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Send us a Text Message. Learn about two engaging ideas for National Poetry Month, which begins on April 1. Stacey shares a bit about creating a collaborative "Living Poetry Anthology" where students curate poems to display throughout the school. Next, she discusses developing personal poetry collections featuring their work, inspirational poems, an…

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Episode 56 Teacher "After Workshop" Q&A Pt 1 26:09

3M ago26:09

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This episode shares questions from teachers' exit tickets after attending my workshop "Unveiling the Artistry of Teaching Writing". Today's questions are: How can I instill motivation in writers? How will I be sure my lessons are diverse to meet all writers' needs, challenging students who need it without overwhelming others? I hope the ideas and s…

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163. Response Ready: Tips for Helping Your Students Understand Writing Prompts 18:16

3M ago18:16

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I’m so passionate about writing and helping students develop their skills and become better writers. One aspect of writing that is often complex and difficult for students to master is learning how to understand and respond to writing prompts. This is a vital skill because it not only helps students with standardized tests, but it’s a task that can…

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Sentence Frames and Vocabulary Words: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 6:25

3M ago6:25

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Send us a Text Message. There's a lot of brain work involved in written expression. This week, Melanie shares a tip to help students reduce their cognitive load, which will help them express their ideas more easily. In this tip, Melanie shares how providing students with sentence frames and a bank of vocabulary words can aid students with difficult…

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Episode 55 Supporting All Learners with Risa Woods Pt 2 15:33

4M ago15:33

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I know you will gain so much from this conversation from Mrs. Risa Woods, educator and ELL expert! Risa provides high-impact teaching strategies and mindsets that are geared toward supporting multi-lingual learners but will benefit all students in your classroom. The information Risa shares is of great help to teachers who are limited in support wh…

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162. Mastering the Basics: Reinforcing Core Writing Skills 23:15

4M ago23:15

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Even though testing season isn’t here tomorrow, it is just around the corner and will be here before you know it. And instead of stressing and trying to prepare your students in a short amount of time, why not get started now? But whether you’re preparing students for a standardized test or wanting to work on different writing skills throughout the…

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Reclaiming Our Narrative with Janelle Harper 1:03:12

4M ago1:03:12

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Send us a Text Message. Janelle Harper talks about reclaiming narratives, positive phrasing, and creating safe spaces To prep for our next episode with picture book author and secondary educator C.K. Malone, be sure to read their fabulous debut picture book, A Costume for Charly, which features an innovative bigender character who creates a Hallowe…

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Accommodations for Access to Writing Instruction: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 54:21

4M ago54:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore accommodations for student writers. The episode has five categories: organization, materials/tools, time, response, and seating. This episode will equip you with ways to create an inclusive, accessible learning environment. PAST TWT BLOG POSTS Exploring Voice Typing Finding Accessible Fonts for Cl…

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Episode 54 Supporting All Students with Risa Woods, ELL Expert Pt1 20:39

4M ago20:39

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I know you will gain so much from this conversation from Mrs. Risa Woods, educator and ELL expert! Risa provides high-impact teaching strategies and mindsets that are geared toward supporting multi-lingual learners but will benefit all students in your classroom. The information Risa shares is of great help to teachers who are limited in support wh…

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161. Strategies for Gradually Increasing Writing Time and Complexity 25:48

4M ago25:48

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Over the last few weeks, we’ve been diving into the topic of student writing stamina. We’ve explored strategies to keep students engaged in writing, challenges students face while they’re writing, and how to build stamina through practices implemented in the classroom. By having all this background information and fresh new ideas on ways to keep th…

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Navigate a Digital World by Seeing, Hearing, and Reading: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 6:22

4M ago6:22

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Send us a Text Message. Stacey explores the power of pairing written explanations with oral directions to enhance understanding in the context of writing workshop. She provides an overview of Driveway, a Chrome Extension that allows educators to create step-by-step process guides with written descriptions, highlighted screenshots, and optional voic…

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Episode 53 Understanding the Connection between Reading and Writing 31:48

4M ago31:48

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It is impossible to ignore the connection between reading and writing. This episode delves into the ways that understanding that connection help to inform and enhance writing instruction. Melissa shares what research says about how reading and writing work together, ways to begin to make this connection known to students and the 'behind the scene' …

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160. 4 Ways to Increase Writing Endurance 38:21

4M ago38:21

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In last week’s episode, we learned that writing stamina is built over time and includes more than just an amount of time, but when students are actively engaged in a particular writing task. Since having writing stamina can be difficult for students, I wanted to create a series that provided teachers with strategies that improved a student’s writin…

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Digital Texts as Mentors: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 6:34

4M ago6:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this Tip for Tomorrow, Melanie provides three ways to use digital mentor texts. She provides insight on using videos as part of your whole-class instruction, inquiry lessons, and as a goal-setting tool. Take advantage of this episode if you need more ways to integrate digital mentor texts into your writing instruction. Re…

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