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The Structured Writing Teacher
@structuredwriting.bsky.social
📒Children's book author & middle school instructional coach. Creator of The Structured Writing Program. I help students get WILDLY engaged with their writing so we create WRITERS, not products.✍ #ela #EduSky https://linktr.ee/structuredwritingteache
✍️I believe we can teach students how to write effectively while simultaneously teaching them how to LOVE writing. 💖
#EduSky #ela #elateacher #middleschoolteacher #5thgradeteacher
January 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A "structured writing teacher" emphasizes a structured approach, uses student-led workshops, clear writing frameworks, and a focus on specific "super skills"
(haha, yay that's me!) https://buff.ly/4fTDyT1
#EduSky #ela #teacher #middleschoolteacher
Structured Writer's Workshop Video Training
Launch a writer's workshop that focuses on the six high-priority skills needed for every mode of writing.
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January 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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January 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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Writing Prompts for Daily ELA warm ups
Teach grades 5-8? Grab this resource here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/the-structured-writing-teacher/category-full-year-warm-ups-grades-5-8-13...
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January 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
Writer's Workshop for grades 4-8
Writer's workshop curriculum and lessons for grades 4 -8. Lessons on voice, sentence structure, hooks, imagery, and descriptive writing.
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December 10, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Writing interventions...I use proactive and reactive methods to teach grammar and sentence writing! #EduSky #iteachenglish #ela #teacher
Writing Interventions PART TWO: Sentence Writing & Grammar
Use these 10 strategies to handle punctuation and grammar in both reactive & proactive ways. Mentioned in this video:📚 Warm-ups FIFTH GRADE https://www.teac...
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December 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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
Writing Interventions PART ONE: Strategies for Reluctant Writers Grades 4-8
Use these strategies to engage your students in writing BEFORE moving into grammar and punctuation. It may feel counterintuitive, but the results are phenome...
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November 26, 2024 at 1:00 AM
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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November 23, 2024 at 1:00 AM
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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The Second MOST Important Writing Skills during Workshop in grades 4-8
Grab this resource here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Hooks-Leads-for-Narrative-Argumentative-and-Informative-Writing-6400481?st=03484...
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November 22, 2024 at 1:00 AM
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! 😍
November 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM
✏️ 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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November 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM
There are 4 components to a writing program that work together like a symphony. Essay writing is only ONE part! #EduSky #ela #elateacher
The 4 Must-Haves in your Writing Program Grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and Homeschool Writing
A robust, student-centered writing program needs all four components! Grab the free webinar and eBook here: https://structured-writing-teacher.myflodesk.co...
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November 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM
The value of a timed, daily quick-write... students finally take risks and practice applying the skills. Huge! 😄
November 15, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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
November 14, 2024 at 7:39 PM