Writing is not just a fundamental skill; it's a gateway to self-expression, creativity, and academic success. However, the standard approach to instruction may only sometimes be enough for students who struggle with writing. To help these aspiring writers in grades K-6, I'm sharing a collection of past TWT blog posts that provide practical techniques for educators to meet their students' diverse needs.
Category: struggling writers
Stamina Seekers: Save a Seat for Every Writer
Building stamina as a writer takes practice and patience. With the right tools, teachers can provide an environment where students who seek stamina can thrive.
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Wait Just a Second!
What if I told you that you could drastically improve student engagement and learning in just a matter of seconds and with little to no prep time? You can with the power of WAIT TIME!
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Inviting Voices from the Community
As the 2020-2021 school year sets to start, we recognize that educators need each other more than ever. We need to hold onto our beliefs about the teaching of writing while becoming ever more flexible in our approaches. We need to grow in our understanding of Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy (as described in Gholdy… Continue reading Inviting Voices from the Community
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What Are They Looking At? Tackling Slow Starters
Helping students take back their writing time when they are a slow starter.
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Thoughts on Teaching Writing to Children with Special Needs
As I hold on to my last day of summer I am reminding myself to be optimistic and open when encountering children who have special needs. How will you tackle the challenges of special needs children in your classroom this year?
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Working Together to Help Struggling Writers
I'm working on a presentation, "Getting Started with Writing Workshop," for a group of 3rd - 6th grade teachers I'll be working with later this month. I've made a list of non-negotiables I'm going sharing with them. They range from writing is taught daily to kids need time to write to students need to go… Continue reading Working Together to Help Struggling Writers
