Getting Students to Write- Helping Elementary and Middle School teachers improve student writing.
Melissa Morrison, Elementary, Middle School Writing Consultant, Literacy CoachAre you a K-8 Elementary or Middle School ELA teacher wondering how to get your students to write? This podcast is for teachers looking for a way to revamp and transform their writing time! You don't need daily lesson plans or prompts-you just need to understand what writers need! In this inspiring podcast, you will hear about the struggles, pitfalls, practices, and joy of teaching writing in a st... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 148 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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This is my last "episode" of Getting Students to Write.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the last few years of recording this podcast. Being able to share ideas with fellow educators as well as speak with so many fabulous educators about writing instructio... more
All teachers have had students who struggle with handwriting, regardless of their grade level. What we learn in this episode is that this is not just a problem of messiness, but of a lack of motor as well as cognitive skills that prevent learners fro... more
Implementing effective writing instruction is a big task. There are many moving parts and lots of important young writers to take care of!
Struggling writers? Struggling teacher?
I find it helpful to know and remember that often times the little de... more
"Two seemingly paradoxical things can be true at the same time...and that tension, we are never going to resolve that."
In this episode, Leah Mermelstein helps us sort through one of the biggest issues of teaching writing. We hear and learn about so... more
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- Well worth your time!
Melissa is a wealth of knowledge about teaching students to write effectively.
Her clear, accurate presentation of ideas, strategies, and research related to writing instruction is practical and actionable in the classroom. I HIGHLY recommend learning from and with Melissa!
Apple Podcasts5EdConsult Solutions
United Statesa year ago - Great Strategies
This podcast is FULL of great tips for teaching writing. Anyone who teaches writing should listen!
Apple Podcasts5kindergarten cafeUnited Statesa year ago - Best strategies and support
Melissa provides the best strategies to improve my writing instruction. She makes it easy to understand and I can take action the next day in my classroom. She provides the support teachers need to succeed and thrive in writing instruction. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Annotated ELAUnited States2 years ago - Love her passion!!!
This podcast gives me the tools and mindset to help show my student how to write. She is so passionate in supporting us teachers with pratical tips and strategies to get students to write. I love that she adds in episodes on mindset, as well, Because being a teacher in the classroom can be hard... but Melissa makes it feel so possible. Thank you so much! Robbin Kent - Online Courses Made Easy
Apple Podcasts5Robbin Kent | Course CreationUnited States2 years ago - So helpful!
I have been wanting to make a change with my writing instruction and this podcast has been such a huge help! Melissa makes it easy to understand!
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A practical, teacher-focused show for K-8 educators looking to transform writing instruction from a product-driven approach to a writer-centered workshop model. Episodes center on student identity as writers, conferring, and bite-sized strategies that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. The host frequently discusses independent writing, writing conferences, mentor texts, and responsive teaching to build confident, autonomous writers. A standout throughline is turning crafting writing into an ongoing, joyful process that values student choice and authentic writing outcomes, making it useful for teachers seeking actionable PD in real classrooms.
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