Let’s start by saying that writing can be hard! Writing an entire piece can be an almighty task. There’s so much thinking involved and students often don’t know where to start. It’s no wonder you have so many reluctant writers. But improving your students’ writing and their confidence can be just as daunting. What does…
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How to create independent writers
No matter their year level, your students will need support as they transition from focusing on one technique at a time to using all of the Seven Steps in their writing. It’s easy for students to revert to old habits when faced with writing a complete text. But with support, they can bring together everything…
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3 Quick Tips to Encourage Student Collaboration
Students often struggle when writing becomes a silent, solo task. Coming up with ideas alone is hard, even for adults, and you need so many ideas to create a great piece of writing. Are your students talking enough in your writing classroom? Working in groups helps students overcome this issue. By discussing and sharing ideas…
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Simple ways to help students write unique stories
Same old, same old. Does student writing all seem the same? It can be frustrating – not to mention boring! – to read 20 student stories that are pretty much identical. It can trigger real disappointment when you know there’s the potential for unique writing from each student. “Argh! Not again … I swear I’ve…
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