What I do to support students in writing argument essays...
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✍️I believe we can teach students how to write effectively while simultaneously teaching them how to LOVE writing. 💖
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A "structured writing teacher" emphasizes a structured approach, uses student-led workshops, clear writing frameworks, and a focus on specific "super skills"
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I stopped using boxed writing curriculum and wrote my own program. It goes ALL IN on motivation techniques and explicit instruction. ✍️
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Daily quick-writes can set the tone for the lesson... writing is important. Writing A LOT is required. And you can do it. 😍
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I created my own writing program based on what I learned from my editors while publishing children's books. THIS is what if finally producing huge results! It includes these 4 essential components: Student leaders, power lessons, choice by design, and diamond mining. 💎 https://buff.ly/3Vtib3L

Writing interventions...I use proactive and reactive methods to teach grammar and sentence writing! #EduSky #iteachenglish #ela #teacher

My approach to writing interventions begins with "emotional deposits" before addressing grammar directly. In this video, I demonstrate how I engage students so they are actively involved rather than passively waiting for instruction or worksheets. #EduSky #iteachenglish #ela

I like using CER (claim, evidence, reasoning) for most of our history responses. Students learn about it in detail during their ELA class, then transfer that to history topics.
This one is from their Julius Caesar activity, using Classkick.
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...keep their topic a "secret" in that first line. I'll paste a before and after. This is a 6th grade ELL student. By the end of the year, his confidence SOARED! :)

Hi! I have found that having them practice quality hook writing for ALL modes of writing helps them with the confidence needed to start their essays. So we practice it like a basketball drill... hold competitions with brackets and everything. :) I teach them to NOT use rhetorical questions and...

I teach writing skills in a hierarchy, some more important than others. We start the year learning how to create VOICE in any piece of writing. The second most important skill I teach throughout the year... the hook! Here's how: https://buff.ly/4hUw7NE
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During weekly writing workshops, my students choose a skill, a writing path, and a line length goal.
This student was having trouble deciding what to write about, so she chose path #2: Rants & Raves. This is a letter to her story. AMAZING! 😍

✏️ I'm a HUGE fan of Constructivist pedagogy. It's the theory of instruction where students construct their own knowledge through experiences versus being lectured on abstract concepts. They learn by doing!
Here are some ways I use the approach in my writing program...
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There are 4 components to a writing program that work together like a symphony. Essay writing is only ONE part! #EduSky #ela #elateacher

The value of a timed, daily quick-write... students finally take risks and practice applying the skills. Huge! 😄

I use CER for all history writing and have them work on a hands-on group activity where they must search for missing claims, evidence, reasoning. Gallery walks are great too! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkAm...

I’d love to be added. Love talking about all things writing related in grades 4-8! #ela

Toe dip! Hey, bluesky friends. I am a published middle school author and have now created my own writing program for kids in grades 4-8. I provide training and ideas on how to implement strategies real life authors use! I would love to connect with other educators and parents. #EduSky