In this week's episode, I am sharing an amazing strategy I learned from attending a professional development led by Kelly Gallagher—writing in front of my students. Instead of just showing students an example of the end product, this strategy provides students with unique insights into the thought process and struggles I go through as I write in real time. Modeling the entire writing process gives students permission to make mistakes while learning how to become better writers! It means providing examples from my own experience, allowing students to watch as I struggle through writing and overcoming obstacles. They learn how I question my writing, how I decided to make changes, and how I write and rewrite a section before moving on.
Additionally, I shared my thoughts on why this strategy works so well with students, and how it gave my students the confidence to make mistakes and engage in the writing process.
In this episode on teaching writing, I share:
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In this week's episode, I am sharing an amazing strategy I learned from attending a professional development led by Kelly Gallagher—writing in front of my students. Instead of just showing students an example of the end product, this strategy provides students with unique insights into the thought process and struggles I go through as I write in real time. Modeling the entire writing process gives students permission to make mistakes while learning how to become better writers! It means providing examples from my own experience, allowing students to watch as I struggle through writing and overcoming obstacles. They learn how I question my writing, how I decided to make changes, and how I write and rewrite a section before moving on.
Additionally, I shared my thoughts on why this strategy works so well with students, and how it gave my students the confidence to make mistakes and engage in the writing process.
In this episode on teaching writing, I share:
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Be sure to join the Secondary ELA Facebook group where we will be continuing the conversation on writing instruction.
Tune in on your favorite podcast apps Apple, Google, Amazon, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! If you’re loving this podcast, please rate, review and follow!
Website: https://middleschoolcafe.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondaryela
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/
TPT Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Middle-School-Cafe