Recognize dysgraphia traits in grades 4–8 and explore practical ways to support students who struggle to get their ideas onto the page.
Author: Betsy Hubbard
Daughter, sister, mother, teacher, and writer.
I’m From “I Think” to “The Evidence Suggests”: Growing the Language of Argument
Sometimes students' thinking has grown, but their writing language hasn't caught up.
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Before You Scaffold, Figure Out What’s Actually Hard
Before adding another scaffold, take a moment to figure out what’s actually making the task hard and match the support to the barrier.
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Graphic Organizers Aren’t Magic
Graphic organizers aren’t magic, and more boxes don’t automatically create stronger writers. Writing instruction can move beyond formulas and into the strategic thinking that helps students develop independence.
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The Work is the Learning: Rethinking Productive Struggle with Student Writers
Struggle is not an obstacle, it's the work! When we give students time, space, and the right kind of support, they learn to move through challenges instead of around them.
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When Writing Progress is a Concern: Talking With Parents
When a child struggles with writing, parents often worry about what it means. Thoughtful conversations grounded in empathy, observation, and an understanding of writing development can turn those worries into productive partnerships.
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Teaching Self-Advocacy Writing Through Multiple Literacies
Move writing from a school task to a meaningful way for students to participate in the world. A starting guide of minilessons is included for multiple literacies, ideal for grades 3-8.
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Tuesday Slice of Life
Your final slice of #SOL25!
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Where’s The Evidence: What to do When Writers Don’t Know
How can we prepare for the complexity of writing instruction and the roadblocks for students? We can create question sequences that help us prepare for the side-by-side conversations as writers develop and create.
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