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Beat Writer's Block: A Brainstorming Bonanza

To me, learning how to brainstorm is a critical skill to advance the writing process. Students genuinely need direct instruction and allocated time to practice how to brainstorm. Without teaching this skill, students are likely to deem it fruitless, skip to outlining, and eventually find themselves in a writing rut.

Best Practices, The Writing Process, Writing Mini-lessonsGuest UserSeptember 10, 2019writer's block, writing process Comment

Step-by-Step: Tackling the Writing Process

Teaching the writing process to early writers can be challenging. Read along to find helpful strategies and ways to hold your students accountable when it comes to taking ownership of the writing process with fidelity!

Best Practices, Editing and Revision, The Writing ProcessGuest UserAugust 27, 2019writers workshop, writing process, beginning of the yearComment

Interactive Writing Notebooks: Creating a "Space-Saving" Reference Section

Including a reference section in student writing notebooks is essential! Read to learn more about ways to set up the resource reference section and to gain suggestions on types of resources to include. Students will become more independent writers when writing skills and strategies are at their fingertips!

3 Ways to Motivate Writers: An Exclusive Interview with Teaching in Room 6

Stephanie Moorman from Teaching in Room 6 has been inspiring teachers and supporting student writers for two decades now. She has graciously agreed to share her best tips for motivating students to write here on teachwriting.org! Read this post to find out what Stephanie has to say about motivating students to write.

Best Practices, Philosophies on Writing, The Writing Process, Writing WorkshopAmanda WernerNovember 14, 2017elementary writing, elementary, writing process, writing structure, writing workshop Comment

Peer Writing in an Elementary Classroom

During the last couple years, I started to embrace collaborative peer writing strategies. You know the old saying, "Two heads are better than one?" Why should it be any different with writing? With a collaborative, peer writing culture in the classroom, students inspire each other, become exemplars, generate dynamic ideas, increase confidence, and become critical observers.

Best Practices, The Writing Process, Writing WorkshopGuest UserAugust 15, 2017peer writing, peer review, elementary writing, writing, writing tips, writing strategies, writing workshop, writers workshop, peer editing, collaborative writing, classroom culture, writing process, the writing processComment

5 Strategies to Build Confidence in Young Writers

5 Strategies to Build Confidence in Young Writers.

Yes, I love teaching writing. Helping young writers build confidence is one of my teaching passions. However, it's not because I am an amazing writer. In fact, it is quite the opposite: writing is one of my biggest challenges.

Best Practices, FREEBIES, Philosophies on WritingGuest UserMarch 23, 2017writing tips, writing strategies, writing fluency, writing endurance, writing processComment